About
Proyecto Mirador is a non-profit organization dedicated to the construction of improved stoves across Honduras and Guatemala.
Our vision
To bring clean, efficient biomass cookstoves to Central American families most in need.
Our mission
To improve the lives of people who rely on traditional wood-burning cookstoves by installing efficient Dos por Tres cookstoves that protect health, preserve the environment, and provide quality employment opportunities.
Who we are
As Latin America’s leading improved cookstove organization, Proyecto Mirador makes it easy for rural families to access sustainable cooking solutions.
In 2009, Proyecto Mirador became the fourth improved cookstove project in the world to be certified by the Gold Standard. We finance our work through the sale of Gold Standard Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) on the voluntary carbon market. 100% of proceeds from carbon credit sales are reinvested into building Dos por Tres stoves for rural communities throughout Central America.
The stoves are well-received by local beneficiaries because they are functionally the same as the traditional “fogón” cookstove we replace. Demand travels by word of mouth. We do not spend money on marketing.
Although Gold Standard methodology requires us to visit just a small percentage of the total universe of stoves, Mirador visits every stove up to three times after stove construction, ensuring proper care and maintenance to maximize long-term adoption.
With a strong focus on digital monitoring, reporting and verification (dMRV), Mirador has developed a comprehensive digital tracking system that integrates Salesforce with third-party and propriety apps to enhance client engagement and workflow processes. Data is collected both online and offline using TaroWorks, with key information stored in Salesforce for every stove installation.
Our Impact
- Cleaner, Healthier Homes:
Dos por Tres stoves eliminate toxic indoor smoke and reduce CO2 emissions that contribute to global warming. Each stove removes up to 47% of indoor soot particles, improving air quality and protecting family health. - Reduced Fuelwood Use:
Families using the Dos por Tres stove cut their fuelwood consumption by half, saving 4–6 hours each week spent collecting wood or reducing money spent on purchasing it. Savings are often redirected toward food, education, and other essentials. - Community Involvement:
Our beneficiaries do not buy our stoves, nor are the stoves donated. Mirador provides specialized materials and a trained technician to build each stove, while beneficiaries contribute low-cost, locally sourced materials necessary for construction. This shared investment fosters ownership, care, and sustained use of the stove. - Forest Protection:
Each Dos por Tres stove saves the equivalent of 5–8 trees per year by reducing wood demand and mitigating forest degradation. This in turn preserves local environments and protects biodiversity. - Local Economic Growth:
Each stove is built with materials sourced from local suppliers, supporting 27 microenterprises—including brick manufacturers and specialized metal parts workshops—strengthening local economies while creating green jobs.
Proyecto Mirador continues to set the standard for scalable, community-driven climate solutions in Central America, delivering measurable environmental benefits and lasting social impact, one stove at a time.