Safe, Energy Efficient Cookstoves in Guatemala

Since late 2012 we have been able to garner great support for our life saving initiative to bring safer, more efficient cook stoves into the homes of impoverished families in the dry-corridor of Guatemala. Thanks in part to your support of our project through GlobalGiving, we have constructed a total of 45 stoves benefiting over 400 people.

Stove recipients continue to provide positive feedback on their new stoves. They have expressed huge relief from the health and economic burden caused by their existing stoves. The new stoves are already resulting in a significant reduction in the incidence of respiratory illness, and are creating huge time and cost savings for families. It is clear that the long term environmental, health, and economic impacts of these stoves will be even more significant.

We are looking forward to continued support of this project so more communities and families will benefit. As you consider your holiday giving, please keep in mind our work to create positive sustainable change for vulnerable children and families.

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Thanks to the amazing support HRI has received through GlobalGiving, we have been able to construct 35 clean, energy efficient stoves in the rural dry corridor of Guatemala. The energy around this project has been remarkable and we are happy to be receiving such positive feedback from stove recipients about how much these stoves are changing their lives for the better.

We are thrilled at the strides we have been able to make so far, but there are so many families still in need of a safer, more efficient stove in their home. To date, we have exhausted all the funds we have raised through GlobalGiving and we need your help to reach more families and continue the momentum of support for this life saving project.

Here's how you can help:

This September, GlobalGiving is launching a fundraiser tool where supporters like you can help raise money for projects you care about. You will also be in the running for some great prizes that will be givien to supporters who create fundraiser pages and raise the most money. In addition, GlobalGiving is offering $3,500 in bonus awards to the organizations with the most successful fundraisers!

Together we can expand our reach and continue this life saving project for families in need. Please consider how you can help spread the word. Thank you for your tremendous support!

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