El Fuego del Sol Haiti
@fdshaiti.bsky.social
Our mission is to transform waste management, recycling, and clean cooking into catalysts for sustainable innovation in Haiti. We invest in local communities, empower individuals through education, and build resilience through eco-friendly solutions.
What stood out to Lily about FdS is the focus on creating long-term impact through local partnerships, giving her "a deeper understanding of how global partnerships can work to create real, lasting change."
We send a big THANK YOU to the Simmons Center for Global Chicago and our intern Lily Ha!!
We send a big THANK YOU to the Simmons Center for Global Chicago and our intern Lily Ha!!
September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
What stood out to Lily about FdS is the focus on creating long-term impact through local partnerships, giving her "a deeper understanding of how global partnerships can work to create real, lasting change."
We send a big THANK YOU to the Simmons Center for Global Chicago and our intern Lily Ha!!
We send a big THANK YOU to the Simmons Center for Global Chicago and our intern Lily Ha!!
FdS is proud to share our Intern Spotlight: Lily Ha!
Lily is a Sophomore at Washington and Lee University studying Business Administration and minoring in Data Science & Poverty Studies. Her professional goals include working in international development related to corporate social responsibility
Lily is a Sophomore at Washington and Lee University studying Business Administration and minoring in Data Science & Poverty Studies. Her professional goals include working in international development related to corporate social responsibility
September 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
FdS is proud to share our Intern Spotlight: Lily Ha!
Lily is a Sophomore at Washington and Lee University studying Business Administration and minoring in Data Science & Poverty Studies. Her professional goals include working in international development related to corporate social responsibility
Lily is a Sophomore at Washington and Lee University studying Business Administration and minoring in Data Science & Poverty Studies. Her professional goals include working in international development related to corporate social responsibility
This summer one of our interns, Ashley Joseph, joined the Fuego del Sol team at the Haitian-Dominican border market, where she provided crucial translation that made our work possible. Check out her blog post reflecting on the impacts of globalization on that area: www.omprakash.org/blog/border-...
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August 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This summer one of our interns, Ashley Joseph, joined the Fuego del Sol team at the Haitian-Dominican border market, where she provided crucial translation that made our work possible. Check out her blog post reflecting on the impacts of globalization on that area: www.omprakash.org/blog/border-...
Had an great time at the Aspen Climate Conference in Chicago! 🌍 Energized by great conversations and ideas for our future.
Highlights: meeting meteorologist Tom Skilling and Siaka Stevens, CEO of Sherbro Alliance Partners— leaders doing amazing work. 🌱
#AspenClimate #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Highlights: meeting meteorologist Tom Skilling and Siaka Stevens, CEO of Sherbro Alliance Partners— leaders doing amazing work. 🌱
#AspenClimate #ClimateAction #Sustainability
July 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Had an great time at the Aspen Climate Conference in Chicago! 🌍 Energized by great conversations and ideas for our future.
Highlights: meeting meteorologist Tom Skilling and Siaka Stevens, CEO of Sherbro Alliance Partners— leaders doing amazing work. 🌱
#AspenClimate #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Highlights: meeting meteorologist Tom Skilling and Siaka Stevens, CEO of Sherbro Alliance Partners— leaders doing amazing work. 🌱
#AspenClimate #ClimateAction #Sustainability
On 6/26, Fuego del Sol had the pleasure of hosting a meeting at Illinois State University with two special guests from Haiti. The meeting was a great way to foster connection and international collaboration. Special shout out to the two ISU students who translated throughout. Such a great exchange!
July 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
On 6/26, Fuego del Sol had the pleasure of hosting a meeting at Illinois State University with two special guests from Haiti. The meeting was a great way to foster connection and international collaboration. Special shout out to the two ISU students who translated throughout. Such a great exchange!
We're excited to announce that the Haitian Studies Association selected our proposal to present at their 37th annual national conference in October! @haitianstudies.bsky.social
This photo is from the Symposium in March where Kevin first learned about the HSA submission opportunity. Exciting news!
This photo is from the Symposium in March where Kevin first learned about the HSA submission opportunity. Exciting news!
July 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We're excited to announce that the Haitian Studies Association selected our proposal to present at their 37th annual national conference in October! @haitianstudies.bsky.social
This photo is from the Symposium in March where Kevin first learned about the HSA submission opportunity. Exciting news!
This photo is from the Symposium in March where Kevin first learned about the HSA submission opportunity. Exciting news!
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Fuego Del Sol visited Mayor Alfredo Frances Ortiz of Pedernales to strengthen cross-border environmental efforts between Haiti & the DR. We shared updates, aligned on priorities, and explored future collaboration. Grateful for the mayor’s leadership and warm welcome. #FdSHaiti #Sustainability #Unity
June 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Fuego Del Sol visited Mayor Alfredo Frances Ortiz of Pedernales to strengthen cross-border environmental efforts between Haiti & the DR. We shared updates, aligned on priorities, and explored future collaboration. Grateful for the mayor’s leadership and warm welcome. #FdSHaiti #Sustainability #Unity
Fuego Del Sol visited Mayor Alfredo Frances Ortiz of Pedernales to strengthen cross-border environmental efforts between Haiti & the DR. We shared updates, aligned on priorities, and explored future collaboration. Grateful for the mayor’s leadership and warm welcome. #FdSHaiti #Sustainability #Unity
June 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Fuego Del Sol visited Mayor Alfredo Frances Ortiz of Pedernales to strengthen cross-border environmental efforts between Haiti & the DR. We shared updates, aligned on priorities, and explored future collaboration. Grateful for the mayor’s leadership and warm welcome. #FdSHaiti #Sustainability #Unity
More highlights from the JWP Conference featuring student work🔬
We are so proud to feature the amazing student projects such as the Computational Fluid Dynamics of Passive Chimney Effects as well as other student work in collaboration with FdS!
We are so proud to feature the amazing student projects such as the Computational Fluid Dynamics of Passive Chimney Effects as well as other student work in collaboration with FdS!
April 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
More highlights from the JWP Conference featuring student work🔬
We are so proud to feature the amazing student projects such as the Computational Fluid Dynamics of Passive Chimney Effects as well as other student work in collaboration with FdS!
We are so proud to feature the amazing student projects such as the Computational Fluid Dynamics of Passive Chimney Effects as well as other student work in collaboration with FdS!
#StudentSpotlight from the JWP Conference! Meet Jaclyn McMillan! For her project, Jaclyn set up sensors to detect CO₂, CO, VOCs, and particulate matter during plastic melting using an FdS stove. While new stove prototypes are in progress, she’s already mastered soldering, Arduinos, and sensor setup!
April 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#StudentSpotlight from the JWP Conference! Meet Jaclyn McMillan! For her project, Jaclyn set up sensors to detect CO₂, CO, VOCs, and particulate matter during plastic melting using an FdS stove. While new stove prototypes are in progress, she’s already mastered soldering, Arduinos, and sensor setup!
Big news and new tools! IWU has invested in a new #hydraulicpress to assist in the production of the FdS prototype stoves to have ready for implementation in Haiti by next October. IWU Interns Gianna Malabanan and Jaclyn McMillan are seen in the workshop where the hydraulic press will be built.
April 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Big news and new tools! IWU has invested in a new #hydraulicpress to assist in the production of the FdS prototype stoves to have ready for implementation in Haiti by next October. IWU Interns Gianna Malabanan and Jaclyn McMillan are seen in the workshop where the hydraulic press will be built.
The 2025 John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference will be held April 12 at IWU. This annual event, established in 1990, allows students of all levels to present their individual #research. We’re so excited to see student work, including work on FdS stoves, presented at the conference!
April 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The 2025 John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference will be held April 12 at IWU. This annual event, established in 1990, allows students of all levels to present their individual #research. We’re so excited to see student work, including work on FdS stoves, presented at the conference!
This year marks the ten year anniversary since the filming of the independent #documentary “Chabon” featuring our innovative briquette project in Haiti check it out below! 🎬
Chabon
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April 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This year marks the ten year anniversary since the filming of the independent #documentary “Chabon” featuring our innovative briquette project in Haiti check it out below! 🎬
We are so excited to announce our upcoming #collab project with Surge for Water! With the generous support of the Simmons Center we will implement a $10,000 grant to provide clean drinking water to the FdS ecological cooking program and the National Public Elementary School of Anse-a-Pitres💧
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March 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We are so excited to announce our upcoming #collab project with Surge for Water! With the generous support of the Simmons Center we will implement a $10,000 grant to provide clean drinking water to the FdS ecological cooking program and the National Public Elementary School of Anse-a-Pitres💧
Happy #worldwaterday! To celebrate we wanted to shout out Surge For Water a non-profit org in Chicago, IL investing in communities with safe water, sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health solutions to help end the cycle of poverty. We’re excited to collaborate with them on our future projects! 🌊🌎
March 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Happy #worldwaterday! To celebrate we wanted to shout out Surge For Water a non-profit org in Chicago, IL investing in communities with safe water, sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health solutions to help end the cycle of poverty. We’re excited to collaborate with them on our future projects! 🌊🌎
“It was wonderful to attend the Symposium on Haiti at Chicago Kent College of Law!”
At the forums Kevin shared FdS research, Haiti history, ultra-efficient stoves, and recycled biomass fuel briquettes. He’s interested in staying in close contact with the Symposium organizers & future events
At the forums Kevin shared FdS research, Haiti history, ultra-efficient stoves, and recycled biomass fuel briquettes. He’s interested in staying in close contact with the Symposium organizers & future events
March 13, 2025 at 2:34 AM
“It was wonderful to attend the Symposium on Haiti at Chicago Kent College of Law!”
At the forums Kevin shared FdS research, Haiti history, ultra-efficient stoves, and recycled biomass fuel briquettes. He’s interested in staying in close contact with the Symposium organizers & future events
At the forums Kevin shared FdS research, Haiti history, ultra-efficient stoves, and recycled biomass fuel briquettes. He’s interested in staying in close contact with the Symposium organizers & future events
We are so grateful for the Haitian Studies Association Symposium and everyone who engaged with us about FdS! Special thanks to Adal Regis, Etzer Cantave, Yolaine Dauphin, and Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste for their contributions. Let’s connect and grow together! #Leadership #Collaboration #Community
March 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
We are so grateful for the Haitian Studies Association Symposium and everyone who engaged with us about FdS! Special thanks to Adal Regis, Etzer Cantave, Yolaine Dauphin, and Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste for their contributions. Let’s connect and grow together! #Leadership #Collaboration #Community
FdS Haiti celebrates producing 1.5 million eco-friendly briquettes since 2009, turning waste into sustainable fuel and providing over 1.5 million meals. We lead in eco-fuel production, having saved 30,000 trees, and continue to work towards a cleaner, greener Haiti! #Sustainability #Impact #Haiti
March 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
FdS Haiti celebrates producing 1.5 million eco-friendly briquettes since 2009, turning waste into sustainable fuel and providing over 1.5 million meals. We lead in eco-fuel production, having saved 30,000 trees, and continue to work towards a cleaner, greener Haiti! #Sustainability #Impact #Haiti
This week we will be attending the Collaborative Symposium on Haiti at the Chicago-Kent College of Law! The symposium will run from
Feb. 27-March 1. Come say hi to Kevin on Thursday, and learn from the expertise of academics, policy makers, and other professionals! 📝🇭🇹 #haiti #sustainability
Feb. 27-March 1. Come say hi to Kevin on Thursday, and learn from the expertise of academics, policy makers, and other professionals! 📝🇭🇹 #haiti #sustainability
Symposium on Haiti (Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2025)
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Saturday, March 1, 2025 Chicago-Kent College of Law—Ogilvie Auditorium<br>This symposium draws upon the expertise of Haitians, members of the diaspora, policy makers and ...
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February 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This week we will be attending the Collaborative Symposium on Haiti at the Chicago-Kent College of Law! The symposium will run from
Feb. 27-March 1. Come say hi to Kevin on Thursday, and learn from the expertise of academics, policy makers, and other professionals! 📝🇭🇹 #haiti #sustainability
Feb. 27-March 1. Come say hi to Kevin on Thursday, and learn from the expertise of academics, policy makers, and other professionals! 📝🇭🇹 #haiti #sustainability
Here's a quick recap of last Friday's panel! Joined by fellow international development specialists, such as Rachel Kern and Adrian Shikwe, Kevin Adair presented FdS's innovative briquettes, while talking about the importance of sustainable development to students at Indiana University Bloomington.
February 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Here's a quick recap of last Friday's panel! Joined by fellow international development specialists, such as Rachel Kern and Adrian Shikwe, Kevin Adair presented FdS's innovative briquettes, while talking about the importance of sustainable development to students at Indiana University Bloomington.
We’re excited to announce Kevin Adair (co-founder of FdS) will be presenting at the IUB International Development Panel at the Hamilton Lugar School of International Studies this Friday Feb. 14, 12:30PM EST⏰
Tune in for updates at www.instagram.com/fds_haiti?ig...
Tune in for updates at www.instagram.com/fds_haiti?ig...
February 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We’re excited to announce Kevin Adair (co-founder of FdS) will be presenting at the IUB International Development Panel at the Hamilton Lugar School of International Studies this Friday Feb. 14, 12:30PM EST⏰
Tune in for updates at www.instagram.com/fds_haiti?ig...
Tune in for updates at www.instagram.com/fds_haiti?ig...
🎙️Big news🎙️FdS has recently been featured on an episode of NPR! Tune in to hear about how IWU alum and co-founder of FdS, Kevin Adair, builds a safer way to cook in Haiti and Dominican Republic!
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February 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
🎙️Big news🎙️FdS has recently been featured on an episode of NPR! Tune in to hear about how IWU alum and co-founder of FdS, Kevin Adair, builds a safer way to cook in Haiti and Dominican Republic!
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Thank you to everyone who joined our KickOff event at Illinois Wesleyan University! Your enthusiasm made it a fantastic start. Special thanks to Prof. Gabe Spalding and Marc Tiritilli for their invaluable support. We appreciate you all and look forward to continuing this journey together!
February 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined our KickOff event at Illinois Wesleyan University! Your enthusiasm made it a fantastic start. Special thanks to Prof. Gabe Spalding and Marc Tiritilli for their invaluable support. We appreciate you all and look forward to continuing this journey together!
Kevin Adair & Frantz Fanfan co-founded Fuego del Sol (FdS) for efficient cooking systems in Haiti building Gen-9 stoves to reduce indoor air pollution collaborating with IWU.
Join us Jan.30, 6:30–9PM 201 E. Beecher St., Bloomington, IL ☀️ free event—students, media & public welcome! www.FdSHaiti.com
Join us Jan.30, 6:30–9PM 201 E. Beecher St., Bloomington, IL ☀️ free event—students, media & public welcome! www.FdSHaiti.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Kevin Adair & Frantz Fanfan co-founded Fuego del Sol (FdS) for efficient cooking systems in Haiti building Gen-9 stoves to reduce indoor air pollution collaborating with IWU.
Join us Jan.30, 6:30–9PM 201 E. Beecher St., Bloomington, IL ☀️ free event—students, media & public welcome! www.FdSHaiti.com
Join us Jan.30, 6:30–9PM 201 E. Beecher St., Bloomington, IL ☀️ free event—students, media & public welcome! www.FdSHaiti.com