<![CDATA[Rice husk waste in Ngrayun Village is available in considerable quantities, but its utilization remains limited, potentially causing environmental problems when disposed of or openly burned without proper management. This activity aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of the community in utilizing rice husk as a raw material for charcoal briquettes as an alternative fuel while increasing the value of agricultural waste. The activity employed a participatory approach involving 20 participants consisting of members of the Family Welfare Empowerment group and farmer groups in Ngrayun Village. The methods included counseling, demonstration, training, and participatory assistance, while data were collected through direct observation, interviews, documentation, and simple observations of briquette combustion characteristics. The results showed that participants were able to follow the stages of rice husk processing, including carbonization, grinding and sieving of charcoal, mixing with tapioca flour, molding, and drying. The resulting briquettes had a denser and more practical form than untreated rice husk and showed potential for use as an alternative fuel. The activity also demonstrated active participant involvement and improved understanding of agricultural waste utilization. Therefore, converting rice husk into charcoal briquettes can serve as an alternative approach to locally based waste management while supporting environmental benefits, community skills development, and opportunities for sustainable economic development.]]>
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