Our Ministries Eco-Friendly Stoves
About the Ministry
In 2006, Pastor Israel noticed that the majority of patients visiting our medical clinic were suffering from respiratory infections that came from inhaling the smoke of the wood-fired stoves that are used in almost every home and hut in Honduras and other third world countries.
Israel began to study the stove and look for a solution. With a background in engineering, he quickly realized that the stoves are very energy inefficient. After hours of research and failed trials, Israel invented the IG Stove, which requires about 70% less wood to produce the same (or higher) heat on their flat iron stove top. Furthermore, the new design allows for the smoke to be ejected out of a chimney, which reduces smoke inhalation by about 90%.
CCH has now installed these stoves in over 1,300 homes.
This IG Stove ministry helps families financially (buying or collecting 70% less wood), helps people physically (huge decrease in respiratory infections), and benefits the environment (saving 100,000’s of trees in the Honduran rainforest).
Where We’ve Served
Our Other Ministries
Why Honduras?
Honduras is one of the poorest countries in Central America, with more than 60% of its population living on less than $3 per day. Beyond this, Honduras currently has the third highest crime rate in entire the world. Statistics aside, however, God has divinely placed our ministry in Honduras, and we feel blessed every day in our opportunity to serve such a loving people group.
Support the Mission
In a country where most citizens make less than $3 per day, the smallest donation can make a major difference. Whether you feel led to give once, monthly, or annually, we’ve made it quick and easy for you to support and share Christ’s love with the people of Honduras.
Christian Community in Honduras is a faith-based 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization with the mission of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.