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Refugees turn food waste into cooking fuel in Uganda (Level A1) — A woman and child are working together.

Refugees turn food waste into cooking fuel in UgandaCEFR A1

17 Jul 2025

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Adapted from Esther Nakkazi, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Lisa Marie Theck, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
71 words
  • A community in Kyaka II makes fuel briquettes from scraps.
  • A refugee started the small enterprise to help people.
  • They use food and crop waste as raw material.
  • People collect scraps and turn them into fuel.
  • The briquettes burn longer and are easier to use.
  • The project also makes simple cookstoves for families.
  • Many refugees find work collecting and processing waste.
  • The group plants trees to replace those cut for firewood.

Difficult words

  • community — group of people living in one place
  • refugee — person who left home for safety
    refugees
  • briquette — small block used for burning as fuel
    briquettes
  • scrap — small pieces of waste or leftover food
    scraps
  • cookstove — simple stove used for cooking food
    cookstoves

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Discussion questions

  • Would you use briquettes in your home?
  • Have you ever helped plant a tree?
  • Would you collect scraps to make fuel?

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