Well, I just graduated last Saturday and started my new internship the following Monday! It has been a fantastic experience and I am really looking forward to join the paid staff soon. The organization is Institutional Stove Solutions, and I am the Intern and Volunteer Coordinator (as well as wearing an array of other hats depending on the task). I have already integrated well into the professional world and am enjoying not having to prepare for any midterms or finals!
Our mission is to provide organizations with super-efficient institutional stoves serving populations in the developing world, that address three critical needs: food security, medical sterilization, and safe drinking water. Population growth, climate change, and regional conflicts over natural resources combine to create a global challenge as we enter the 21st century. Tens of millions of people now rely on institutional settings for their food security, including schools, orphanages, and refugee camps.
Institutional Stove Solutions is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated for believe human suffering and the promotion of sustainable development. I am loving my involvement and looking forward to traveling to some of the African countries to help cooks use the stoves.
