On The Ground in Malawi: Fuel briquettes

A lifesaver for Malawi’s remaining forests?

In Chembe, Malawi, local women produce and use them as a part of the project of WWF Finland. Supervised by Joseph Mponda and Alison Wiklund, the briquette centres in Chembe employ more than 30 local women – all single mothers supporting many children.



In Chembe, Malawi, local women produce and use them as a part of the project of WWF Finland. Supervised by Joseph Mponda and Alison Wiklund, the briquette centres in Chembe employ more than 30 local women – all single mothers supporting many children.

For local people, briquette production is a new opportunity for generating income. Another advantage is that availability of briquettes spares rural women from gathering firewood, which is often considered the most strenuous of their household chores.

* Raw materials and the design of briquettes
* Stove design for briquettes
* Income for single mothers
* Free enterprise and growth
* Cheaper alternatives?
* Water hyacinth: A beautiful nuisance – and a solution?

DIY: So how do I make my own briquettes?
Find out how a heap of old leaves and maize stalks gets transformed into energy-efficient, easy-to-transport fuel briquettes.

More information on fuel briquettes can be found on the Sustainable Development International website.