Charcoal Briquetting

Number of participants: 1-12

Total training days: 2

Training with CAMFED in Rufiji, Tanzania

Objective:

To train participants on the process of pyrolyzing agricultural waste and other dry biomass for char powder, converting char powder into charcoal briquettes, drying and packing of charcoal briquettes, marketing and developing market linkages, basic inventory management and accounting, the use of charcoal briquettes with improved cook stoves and environmental benefits of sustainable charcoal and the use of improved cook stoves.  The training is also designed to give participants the confidence to start a business dealing with charcoal briquettes, support in market linkages as well as market development and, upon completion, participants are given a certificate to verify the have received proper training.

Training with the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Youth Development in Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania

Expected Outcome:

Participants will have the technical capacity to produce char powder, manufacture charcoal briquettes, have an understanding of basic inventory and accounting practices and an understanding of marketing strategies.  They will also have an understanding of the socio-economic, health and environmental benefits of the briquettes and the improved cook stoves.

Training in Tukuyu, Mbeya, Tanzania