Biogas technology harnesses methane gas produced through the natural fermentation and decomposition of organic waste, providing a clean and sustainable source of energy. At YWAM Samoa, this technology has become more than an energy solution—it is a practical tool for mission, discipleship, and holistic community transformation.

Our Biogas Project officially began in 2010, building on pioneering work started in 2009 when Usufono installed the first biogas system in Samoa. Since then, biogas has become one of the most sustainable and long-standing projects at YWAM Samoa, consistently improving quality of life while modeling faithful stewardship of God’s creation.

The project was developed as a hands-on training platform for School of Mission students, equipping missionaries-in-training with practical skills alongside biblical teaching and discipleship. Through biogas, students learn how to address real community needs—energy, sanitation, and sustainability—while bringing the hope of the Gospel to the nations they are called to serve.

Over the past decade, YWAM Samoa has conducted biogas training and installation workshops across the Pacific and beyond, including Samoa, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Tonga, the Solomon Islands, Uganda, and Brazil. These workshops have been certified by the University of the Nations and have trained hundreds of people, including missionaries, community leaders, church members, and development practitioners.

In 2018, Usufono, Viliame, and Erone traveled to Uganda, where they trained local participants and installed biogas systems within communities. This initiative demonstrated how practical technology, combined with discipleship, can bring lasting transformation in developing contexts.

In 2023, Usufono traveled to Brazil to lead biogas training workshops, equipping participants with both the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to implement biogas systems in their own communities. These trainings further strengthened the vision of using sustainable solutions as a platform for Gospel witness and long-term impact.

YWAM Samoa has also entered into an official partnership with the Government of Samoa and the United Nations to carry out pilot biogas projects. These partnerships have brought significant blessing and opened doors for collaboration in sustainable development and community empowerment.

In August 2014, YWAM Samoa presented the Biogas Project at the international Small Island Developing States Conference (SIDS) held in Samoa, as well as at a conference in American Samoa. As a result of these events, we have received invitations to teach, train, and build biogas systems in countries around the world.

Today, the Biogas Project continues to attract interest from governments, churches, communities, and international visitors, including tourists and development partners. What began as a pioneering effort in Samoa has grown into a globally recognized model of faith in action demonstrating how sustainable technology can serve the Gospel and bring holistic transformation to nations.