The Cookstove Project is a 501(c)3 US non-profit organization that helps women and their families gain access to efficient, clean cookstoves in Uganda and Nepal The Cookstove Project aims to eliminate the preventative deaths in developing and newly industrialized countries that are caused by cooking with a three stone open fire. Nearly 3 billion people prepare food for their families using an open fire in their home. This inefficient cooking method exposes users to dangerous pollutants and impacts livelihoods due to the high cost of fuel. The project helps women and their families gain access to efficient, clean cookstoves through solutions that are unique to each country. We promote the use of clean cookstoves that provide health benefits, cleanliness, aesthetics, and affordability. Our emphasis is on personal and community ownership, which ensures that these clean cookstoves will continue to be used for years to come.