Wayne introduced Dave DeJong, retired WHS teacher, who has traveled on several trips with Families United, and worked on building homes. Dave talked about that group, but also his involvement with Stove Team International. Smoke from open fires kills many more people than malaria, and the firewood used has resulted in deforestation in Nicaragua. Stove Team has created fuel-efficient stoves that reduce the smoke and carbon emissions, and use far less firewood. They are also building a stove production factory that will create a few jobs. Over 44,000 stoves have been made, and each stove (cost $50) will provide for 5-8 people. Our club will be donating $3500 to that cause this year, and will be looking to write a matching grant for next year to increase funds. For more information, check out www.stoveteam.org.
November 4, 2014
Program - Stove Team in Nicaragua
Wayne introduced Dave DeJong, retired WHS teacher, who has traveled on several trips with Families United, and worked on building homes. Dave talked about that group, but also his involvement with Stove Team International. Smoke from open fires kills many more people than malaria, and the firewood used has resulted in deforestation in Nicaragua. Stove Team has created fuel-efficient stoves that reduce the smoke and carbon emissions, and use far less firewood. They are also building a stove production factory that will create a few jobs. Over 44,000 stoves have been made, and each stove (cost $50) will provide for 5-8 people. Our club will be donating $3500 to that cause this year, and will be looking to write a matching grant for next year to increase funds. For more information, check out www.stoveteam.org.
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