WASTE Africa (Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa)

As we step into the New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress we've made at Waste Africa in 2024. Thanks to your support, we’ve made meaningful strides in improving waste management and creating new opportunities. With your help, over 900 women now have access to new opportunities. We’ve launched new recycling hubs in communities across Abuja and Lagos, and provided more skill acquisition training for both women and youth. These initiatives have created jobs, empowered communities, and helped improve community driven waste management efforts. We’ve also made significant progress in expanding our operations to other African countries, with plans to bring our solutions to even more communities in the year ahead. As we welcome 2025, we’re excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. There’s still much to be done, and with your continued support, we’re ready to take on new challenges, push for greater impact, and expand our reach across Africa. Thank you for being a part of Waste Africa’s journey. I wish you and your loved ones a happy, prosperous, and impactful New Year! - Olufunto Boroffice

Spreading Christmas Joy! 🎄🎁 Yesterday, we took a moment to celebrate our incredible women recyclers who have been working tirelessly to keep their communities clean. As a token of appreciation for their hard work, we distributed bags of rice to these amazing women. Seeing their smiles filled our hearts with the true spirit of Christmas: gratitude, giving, and togetherness. At Chanja Datti, we believe that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Thank you to all the women recyclers for your efforts in making Abuja shine brighter this festive season. #RecyclingHeroes #WomenRecyclers #ChristmasJoy

All smiles from our ₦14 million payout winners! Turning plastic waste into real rewards. 💚 #PlasticAdvantage

On December 9th, we held a focus group discussion at the Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Council headquarters in Ajegunle, Lagos. This engagement aimed to advance the PROTEGO Project by facilitating conversations with the local government and key stakeholders in Ajegunle. Insights from the discussion will shape actionable steps for the project’s implementation. We extend our gratitude to Circularity Africa Limited for their invaluable efforts in making this engagement a success. PROTEGO - Prevention of Marine Litter in the Gulf of Guinea is a 3-year project (July 2024 – June 2027) funded by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety. Partners: 🇳🇬 Nigeria Climate Innovation Center | WASTE Africa (Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa) 🇬🇭 Plastic Punch | GHANA NATIONAL CLEANER PRODUCTION CENTRE 🇩🇪 Lead - adelphi #MarineLitter #PROTEGO #WasteManagementinAjegunle

More Highlights from PROTEGO’s Calabar Tour in Nigeria! The team visited the Qua River bank situated at the University of Calabar. They identified numerous drainage channels from the community, which discharge significant amounts of waste into the rivers. PROTEGO - Prevention of Marine Litter in the Gulf of Guinea is a 3-year project (July 2024 – June 2027) funded by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety. Partners: 🇳🇬 Nigeria Climate Innovation Center | WASTE Africa (Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa) 🇬🇭 Plastic Punch | GHANA NATIONAL CLEANER PRODUCTION CENTRE 🇩🇪 Lead - adelphi #PROTEGO #MarineLitter #WASTEAfrica #NCIC

On 6th December, we hosted a successful #PROTEGO Stakeholder Workshop in Nsidung, Calabar that brought together participants from leading public, private, and civil society organizations. The workshop focused on educating stakeholders about the project and facilitating discussions to identify key challenges and potential solutions. Notable attendees included representatives from the Ministry of Environment, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Cross River State Civil Society Network, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), and other esteemed organizations, alongside community members from the Nsidung Traders Union and Fish Dealers. PROTEGO - Prevention of Marine Litter in the Gulf of Guinea – is a 3-year project (July 2024 – June 2027) funded by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety. Led by adelphi Research gGmbH, the project aims to reduce marine litter, particularly #plasticwaste, in Nigeria and Ghana by implementing innovative solutions to prevent pollution in marine ecosystems. Our In-country Partners: 🇬🇭 Plastic Punch | GHANA NATIONAL CLEANER PRODUCTION CENTRE 🇳🇬 Nigeria Climate Innovation Center | WASTE Africa (Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa) #Nsidung #MarinePollution #PolicyandInnovation

We are excited to share that last week, the PROTEGO team in Nigeria visited Nsidung, a key marine litter hotspot in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The team engaged with community leaders, fishermen, and market traders. The team also met with the Deputy Head of Calabar South Local Government, Mbiet Isini, and Hon. Moses Osogi the Commissioner of Environment. Both leaders expressed strong support for the project and pledged collaboration to ensure its success. The PROTEGO project is dedicated to combating marine litter in the Gulf of Guinea. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety, our project runs from July 2024 to June 2027. Through innovative, sustainable solutions, we aim to significantly reduce plastic waste in #Ghana and #Nigeria, safeguarding marine ecosystems. In-country Partners: Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (Nigeria) WASTE Africa (Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa) (Nigeria) Plastic Punch (Ghana) GHANA NATIONAL CLEANER PRODUCTION CENTRE (Ghana) Lead - adelphi #PROTEGO #MarinePollution #Nsidung

Meet Vesta, one of our incredible women recyclers, as she shares how we are helping her build a better future.  So much has been done, and we are still working to transform lives through the Women Recyclers Empowerment Initiative #WREI, in partnership with WASTE Africa (Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa). The Women Recyclers Empowerment Initiative (WREI) is dedicated to empower women through recycling. By providing access to training, financial support, and sustainable livelihood opportunities, WREI equips women recyclers with the tools they need to improve their lives and contribute meaningfully to their communities. With over 600 women already impacted, WREI continues to create a ripple effect of positive change. #EmpoweringWomen #ChangingLives

On 24th October, we hosted a successful PROTEGO Stakeholder Inception Workshop, bringing together key players from both the public and private sectors to dialogue, explore collaborative solutions, and build strategic partnerships aimed at tackling marine litter in Nigeria. The workshop facilitated meaningful engagement, setting a strong foundation for the project's implementation. PROTEGO - Prevention of Marine Litter in the Gulf of Guinea – is a 3-year project (July 2024 – June 2027) funded by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety. Led by adelphi Research gGmbH, the project aims to reduce marine litter, particularly #plasticwaste, in Ghana and Nigeria by implementing innovative solutions to prevent pollution in marine ecosystems. Our In-country Partners: 🇬🇭 Plastic Punch | GHANA NATIONAL CLEANER PRODUCTION CENTRE 🇳🇬 Nigeria Climate Innovation Center | WASTE Africa (Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa) #PROTEGO #MarinePollution #InnovativeSolution

PROTEGO Takes Action in Nigeria: Mapping Hotspots and Building Partnerships We're excited to announce that the PROTEGO team in Nigeria has begun mapping hotspot areas and engaging with local communities. Yesterday, the team met with key stakeholders, including HRM Oba Moorufdeen Amodu Tljani Oluwa, Olu Iwa & Apapa, Lagos, The Executive Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council Hon. Fatai Adekunle Ayoola, BASF, Circularity Africa Limited and conducted site visits to identified areas. The PROTEGO project is dedicated to combating marine litter in the Gulf of Guinea. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety, our project runs from July 2024 to June 2027. Through innovative, sustainable solutions, we aim to significantly reduce plastic waste in #Ghana and #Nigeria, safeguarding marine ecosystems. In-country Partners: Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (Nigeria) WASTE Africa (Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa) (Nigeria) Plastic Punch (Ghana) GHANA NATIONAL CLEANER PRODUCTION CENTRE (Ghana) Lead - adelphi #MarineLitter #PROTEGO #WasteManagement