Using the participatory human development process, we teach men and women in rural Guatemala to organize themselves to access existing resources and realize opportunities for better health, education and employment.
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Our Focus
Install low-smoke, safe, efficient vented stoves appropriate for the cooking methods in Guatemala. Important factors: uses 65% less wood, is portable, and women have been involved in the design of the stove.
Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas
None in Guatemala. The women cook an average of 6 hours a day and realize the health and economic benefits of an efficient, vented stove. They also realize there is less impact on the environment both from carbon emissions and deforestation.
Educating those interested in the impact open fire cooking stoves have on health and the environment is key when trying to raise funds to purchase stoves for the most needy.
Continuing to research and improve the design of the low-smoke stove to use better molds, improve efficiency and contain costs is key.
To ensure proper installation and usage, it is paramount there are well trained women or men in each community to oversee maintenance and answer questions.
Relevant Publications or Studies
None noted
Our Contribution to the Partnership
Our Community Development Director is an expert in designing, developing, and manufacturing the low-smoke vented stove appropriate for Guatemala cooking methods.
