As in most developing countries, many Rwandans rely upon fuel wood for heating and cooking. Burning wood as fuel amounts to at least 80 per cent of energy consumption in Rwanda – which is resulting in massive deforestation across the country.
The problem is compounded by rapid population growth. Wildlife Conservation Initiative started its project titled “Smokeless briquettes making as an alternative to fuel wood and to prevent deforestation” to address the problems of deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, while providing employment opportunities for local community in Rwanda. The produced briquettes will be distributed freely to WCI local beneficiaries.
To complete entire project, we are in need of 92100 USD as a total budgetof the project in five years.
