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Protecting the Tanbi Wetlands through Waste Entrepreneurship in The Gambia

Celebrating continued support from Veralto on World Water Day Plastic waste is a growing challenge across The Gambia. Rapid urban growth, limited waste services...

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The Gambia takes a major step towards sustainable farming with new Organic Fertiliser Standard

On Monday 16 March, The Gambia marked an important step towards sustainable agriculture with the launch of work to develop a National Organic Fertiliser...

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Global Recycling Day: Empowering Communities to Turn Waste into Opportunity

  Every year on Global Recycling Day, organisations around the world highlight the importance of reducing waste and protecting natural resources. For us here...

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WasteAid pays tribute to former Director of Programmes Michelle Wilson

It is with great sadness that WasteAid must inform all of our friends, followers and funders of the passing of Michelle Wilson, WasteAid’s first...

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Visit to The Gambia shines light on plastic progress

WasteAid’s newly-appointed Director of Programmes, Akira Akazawa, recently visited two community plastic collection groups in a coastal area of The Gambia to understand how...

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WasteAid appoints Akira Akazawa as new Director of Programmes

WasteAid is delighted to announce the appointment of Akira Akazawa as our new Director of Programmes. Akira brings with him a wealth of experience across...