By Kimberly Lagomarsino | Director of Programs, Latin America
We are thrilled to be entering a new phase in our work to bring safer, more efficient cookstoves to vulnerable families in Guatemala. As we look to the future, we want to ensure that we are using the best stove design in the communities we serve and that our methods are always advancing.
In order to do this, we have undertaken a review of our current stoves as well as various other designs on the market and in use in Guatemala and after much consideration we have decided to pilot a stove by Estufa Chispa. In late March, we installed two stoves to be used and tested by mothers in a school kitchen where we implement our school feeding program. After 3 months of using this new design on a daily basis, we will get formal feedback from the mothers on their experience.
We are optimistic that partnering with Guatemalan based companies like Estufa Chispa, who specialize in the the technical aspects of stove design, will help us to take the implemtation, monitoring and behavior change aspects of our stove initiative to the next level. As always, we are working to balance the cultural and practical needs of families with cirtical health and safety.
Thank you for following us on our journey and for your continued support. Stay tuned for updates!
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