Breaking the Charcoal Cycle in Haut-Uele

Charcoal as Survival:

In Faradje and Watsa, families rely on charcoal for income due to limited jobs and energy access.

Root Cause:

Lack of electricity, clean cooking solutions, and income alternatives forces households into unsustainable charcoal production.

Environmental Impact:

Traditional methods destroy forests, degrade soil, and reduce biodiversity, creating a cycle of poverty and deforestation.

Alphome’s Approach:

• Provide clean, affordable cooking energy

• Promote fuel-efficient cookstoves

• Develop alternative livelihoods through agroforestry and small enterprises

• Establish community-managed woodlots

Way Forward:

Linking forest protection to household resilience ensures sustainable impact reducing charcoal dependency while improving livelihoods in Haut-Uele.