projects
Ecological briquette production for improved living conditions
Completed
Challenge
In Central Kasai, intercommunal conflicts, food insecurity, epidemics, chronic malnutrition, and gender-based violence have led people to displace to the town of Kananga, where they face dire living conditions marked by absolute poverty, environmental pollution from unmanaged waste, and overreliance on costly charcoal for energy.
Solution
Women’s Expertise will start production of eco-friendly fuel briquettes from biodegradable waste, offering economic benefits, job creation, environmental advantages, cleaner energy, improved sanitation, and reduced health risks.
Impact
More than 3,000 internally displaced people will benefit from enhanced socioeconomic conditions and improved health, thanks to a reduction in deforestation and a cleaner environment.
Project impact
2.8k+
refugees adopted use of eco-friendly fuel briquettes through training & awareness raising
53
jobs created through establishment of briquette sale points across 25 locations
80%
of participants report improvement in socio-economic conditions