Objective 1: To introduce the project to stakeholders and identify briquette production centre sites, potential collaborations, community linkages for briquette raw material sources, and their acquisition channels at the refugee settlement and host community;

Objective 2: To create awareness and understanding of the project objectives, design and implementation modalities among key stakeholders and solicit their views and buy-in;

Objective 3: To identify relevant stakeholders and their roles in the project, and agreement on collaborative actions and responsibilities.

The project initial inception meeting and stakeholder engagement was a success, where stakeholders committed to the project journey of providing alternative cooking solutions ahead. This initiative is a key part of our broader efforts to support refugee communities and foster sustainable development in Yumbe district.