Chapina Bonita Smoke-Free Stove Project

Acute infection of the lower respiratory tract is the leading cause of infant mortality  and exacerbated by open fire cooking. The Chapina Bonita stove greatly reduces the amount of dangerous smoke in homes improving the lives of indigineous Guatemalans.  

There is a silent ecological crisis in Guatemala because so much wood is harvested for local needs, but only about half that amount can be regrown each year. The Chapina Bonita stove reduces wood use by up to 80%. 

By reducing wood needed for cooking, indigenous Guatemalan families have more money for other necessities. Also, Chapina Bonita stoves are locally-sourced and manufactured, helping support the local economy.