The villagers traditionally cook on open "three stone" fires. They use these fires to boil water, cook, and heat their huts.
The task of collecting wood falls largely on the women and children.
The constant smoke coats the ceiling of the hut, and the villagers' lungs.
The village children met the group and sang songs.
A local pastor and the village president welcomed the group.
Even after the fire has gone out, the smoke lingers inside the hut.
The assembly and installation of each stove takes 1-3 hours.
A chimney vents the smoke safely out of the hut.
Once the stove is installed the villagers are able to cook in clean air!
The villagers are now breathing clean air inside their home for the first time.
The team also raised enough money for extra stoves to be installed later.