Kindu Trust was distributing environmentally friendly mirt stoves to sponsored families from 2012 to 2014. Mirt stove is a type of eco-stove used for baking, cooking and boil food while baking without the use of additional fuel. Mirt stoves grew in popularity as communities start to feel its environmental value through the reduction in firewood and kerosene used for cooking, whilst leading to economic benefits through cost reductions.