Media Centre for Short-Term Volunteer Community Building Projects in Guatemala

Sally Turnham and Tom Heron, East Lothian, United Kingdom

Did we enjoy it? Absolutely.
Would we do it again? You bet.
Would we recommend it? Without doubt.

Jez Clarke, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Alberto showed me how they currently cook, and I could see immediately what a difference building the stove would make to him and his family.

Tom Rizzotti

I decided to go to Guatemala because of my daughter Candice’s experience with GVI and her involvement in the Stove Project.

The LeJeune-Stodieck Family

I really enjoyed the entire experience from beginning to end. Our whole family did, and we got to get to know the wonderful people of Guatemala and you guys and the village folks.

Julie Gebauer & Family

The way GVI have articulated their vision and executed around it is world-class!

Lisa Bailey and Emilia Calma

The families are so grateful to have a stove to cook on instead of an open fire, its amazing to see what a difference something so simple can make in their lives!

Veronica Douglas

We saw three women carrying loads of wood up the mountain...knowing the stoves would mean less trips because they use less wood was great.

Pam Schaeffer

It's a great way to get "inside" another culture, make a difference in a community and culturally sensitive way

Daniel Persal

The work that GVI are doing there really is and will make a difference for them.

Pam Schaeffer and Family

My daughters, my husband and I all grew as a result of this experience. It was an experience we shared as a family that we will never forget

Lewis Taylor, Bristol, UK

It was fantastic and I would definitely do it all again.

Christina Lamb, Durham, USA

I study the effects of air pollution on human health at home, so having a practical and hands-on experience to limit indoor air pollution was incredible.