What We Do

SMOKELESS STOVES— Preventing Respiratory Illnesses

The Situation before A Mother’s Wish

Almost every house has a separate structure with an open wood-burning stove. Many times during cold weather the entire family can be found in the kitchen, breathing in the smoke fumes. This has had a direct impact on the inordinately high number of respiratory illnesses in the community.

Our Solution

Through the use of our volunteers, the Foundation has begun a project of installing “smokeless wood-burning stoves in each kitchen. The Foundation provides the clay molded insert and the resident provides all other materials necessary, including labor.

The Cost

This project is expected to continue over the next few years, based on volunteer availability. Each stove costs the Foundation between US$40 and US$115.

Video Overview—before and after a Smokeless Stove

Video Tour - A home that needs a smokeless stove

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