News and Events

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LiUNA! Local 183 has generously donated $5,000 to the Guatemala Stove Project, enough to fund the construction of 14 efficient masonry cookstoves! These stoves provide families in rural Guatemala with safer cooking conditions, improved health, and reduced daily wood use. Support like this makes a direct, measurable difference for women and children most affected by indoor smoke. We extend our sincere thanks to LiUNA! Local 183 for helping strengthen communities and making this life-changing work possible.

Meetings and Events

The next Volunteer Meeting is coming up!
Monday, November 2nd at 7pm in the office of the PDCF.
McMillan Building
77 Gore St E,
Unit 1A (basement),
Perth, Ontario
Please consider attending, either in person or via WhatsApp (contact Liz Maltby at lizmaltby19@gmail.com to be included remotely).

Articles - Why are Stoves Important?

GSP Annual Stove Building Trip, February 2026

Our February 2026 stove building trip to Guatemala was a great success!

Feb 2nd – first day of the 2026 stove building trip in Xeul, Cantel. From left to right, Liz Ballantyne-Jackson, Erika Johner, Tom Clarke, Jan Christensen, Liz Maltby, Bill Avery, Ishim Yac, Andrew Avery, Chris Avery, Eduardo Hernandez, Tara Avery, Jen Sharpe, Marnie Hayes, Hans Buser, Clara Colop, and Jerardo. Marvin Vissoni missed being in the photo. One great team that built 15 stoves in five days.

Want to get your hands dirty, get sweaty and be bone-tired at the end of each day? Are you brave enough to witness poverty, see the implications of global issues first-hand in a developing country and have an intimate connection with Maya families?

Warning: If you answered yes to these questions, and you join us, you may never feel comfortable with your first world privilege again, and you may want to dedicate yourself to helping the communities with which you have engaged in Guatemala.

Meetings and Minutes

Meetings are held every 6 weeks in Perth and virtually for those unable to attend in person.

Locations for in-person meetings:

Perth & District Community Foundation office, 77 Gore St E, Unit 1A Perth.

Contact info@guatemalastoveproject.org for more information or

lizmaltby19@gmail.com for a virtual invite.

Everyone is welcome.