The Adventure Project

Deforestation in Haiti is a severe environmental problem. In 1923, over 60 percent of Haiti’s land was forested. By 2006, less than 2 percent was. Learn how charcoal-efficient stoves are now helping to improve Haiti’s environmental situation at http://theadventureproject.org.

One bag of charcoal lasts twice as long when cooking on a fuel-efficient stove, saving the owner valuable resources.  Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org.

These charcoal-efficient stoves are sold affordably and reduce wood consumption and toxic smoke, improving a community’s environment, health, and quality of life. Learn how $20 can get one to a family in need and change a community at www.theadventureproject.org.

The local stove factory provides jobs for skilled laborers. The stoves are then sent to independent women vendors who also earn an income, all the while improving the health and livelihoods of their communities. Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org.

Eddy Odongo manages the books at the first charcoal-efficient stove factory in his community. Learn more www.theadventureproject.org.

Betty Willobo laughs with her 3 sons at their store. Learn more how Betty is improving her own life and those in her community through the sale of charcoal-efficient stoves at www.theadventureproject.org.

Spaghetti, a typical breakfast in Haiti, cooks inside a tent in Port au Prince. The charcoal-efficient stove drastically reduces smoke, keeping families healthy. Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org.

Lucy Opio feeds one of her sons. Lucy earns a living selling charcoal-efficient stoves and is now able to send her 7 children to school. Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org.

Families in Haiti spend on average 40% of their income on charcoal for cooking. Charcoal-efficient stoves are cutting those costs in half, instantly increasing their income by 20%. Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org.

Vivian Cola, living in a tent camp in Port au Prince, drinks coffee prepared on her charcoal efficient stove. She also sells the coffee to her community, earning her an income. The stove not only allows her to have her own business, but also drastically reduces smoke emissions, keeping Vivian’s children and unborn baby healthier. Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org.

One charcoal-efficient stove saves 50-60 trees a year, drastically reduces smoke emissions, and increases income through charcoal savings.  Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org.

The leading cause of death for children under 5 in developing countries is respiratory illness, mostly caused by breathing in smoke while their mothers cook.  Learn how charcoal-efficient stoves are changing that for children in camps like this one in Port au Prince, Haiti.  Visit www.theadventureproject.org.

Half a million people are still living in tents in Haiti.  Learn how charcoal-efficient stoves are improving their lives at www.theadventureproject.org.

By using a charcoal-efficient stove, a family saves an average of $0.49 a day.  A huge impact for those living on $1-$2 a day.  Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org.

Mothers save 20% of the household income by using a charcoal-efficient stove in Haiti. Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org.