Turning waste into wisdom: Meet Mpho Motatinyane
Despite life throwing many obstacles in her path Mpho Motatinyane has never given up on her passion for caring for others and educating her community’s youngsters. She has combined an unrelenting determination with an entrepreneurial spirit to set up a budding business that turns waste cardboard into teaching cards...
From lectures to lighting up the Gambia with clean energy – meet green entrepreneur Sulayman Darboe
Most people in Sulayman Darboe’s position would be considering a comfortable office job with all the security that goes along with it. However, the 26-year-old Gambian has never been one to follow the crowd. The first one of his family to go to university, he has his sights set...
Transforming lives and inspiring her community – meet Mama Pasto
One of the first people to take part in WasteAid’s initiative in Cameroon was Djoukou Tapang Julienne who’s known to most as Mama Pasto. Her story truly shows how lives can be transformed when people are given the opportunity, support and the right tools. When WasteAid first met the...