It´s already August!!!

This week we have been working hard on the stove projects. We did stove demonstrations in 5 new communities and plan to give away about 300 chimneys in the next few weeks.

We had two chimney give away parties this week. The chimney give away parties celebrate the stoves the women have built. Many women are so grateful for parties because we play games and have a good time. We have had women day that it is the only fun they have had in years.

The hand washing stations are a great success. The women are excited about washing their hands and teaching kids proper hand washing. We’ve even had requests for more.

We are working hard and getting nervous about having enough time and people to get everything done that we want to.

All is well in the pink and green house.

Things are really rolling...

Greetings from another fantastic week in Chimal. The team received some excellent news this week - we have received funding from LDS Welfare Services for 400 Adobe stove chimneys! We are definitely going to be busy until the end of August.

Stoves are keeping the team very busy. We reviewed over 60 stoves last week and most of them were better than our demonstration stoves. The women really do a great job - all we have to do is explain the process and help them understand the value of removing smoke from their homes. In other project news, Nicole´s hand washing stations are starting to take off. She taught a very effective lesson that ended with ten women building their very own stations.

To celebrate the fourth of July five volunteers went to Honduras, spending time at the magnificent Copan Ruinas and the playa. The rest of the team headed to Antigua for a little souvenir shopping and some site seeing.

Some volunteers found mysterious bird droppings on their beds. The culprit was finally found and volunteers have learned their lesson - they are now keeping their bedroom doors shut.

Yes all remains well in the pink and green house! Until next time,

The HELP Guatemala Team