One woman’s mission to eliminate plastic while finding value in waste
Amie is one of hundreds of waste collectors who have benefited from WasteAid’s programmes. She tells a familiar story of working hard every day collecting plastic waste from the beach and river in her fishing village, a short drive from Gambia’s capital city, Banjul. Before becoming part of a...
How a simple investment in skills and equipment transformed a waste collector’s future
As the only person able to earn an income in his family of nine, Tevelon works tirelessly. Collecting, sorting, and selling waste in his township of Rieger Park in Johannesburg. As a waste collector, who also has a physical and mental disability, life is challenging for Tevelon who feels...
The work of Youma Wally-Ndow, owner of sustainable fashion brand, GamPlus clothing in The Gambia.
In December 2023, WasteAid and CIWM through its Circular Economy Network (CEN) in The Gambia supported one of the most enterprising, passionate, and committed members of the network, Youma Wally-Ndong, owner of the sustainable fashion brand GamPlus Clothing, to participate in a major fashion event in The Gambia The event allowed Youma...
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...
