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Empowering Women and Girls Through the Circular Economy

Our program is designed to lift women, youth, and girls living on less than $2 a day out of poverty by tapping into their full potential. Through circular economy solutions, we provide the skills, resources, and platforms they need to build sustainable livelihoods.

210+
Women Trained
120
Tons of Waste Collected
$5
Daily Income Goal
Our Mission

Empowering Women Through Sustainable Practices

The Women In Recycling Foundation is on a mission to foster a sustainable environment, particularly for women, including girls, young women and women with disabilities, by promoting gender-inclusive waste management systems.

Skills Development

Equipping women with practical recycling and entrepreneurship skills

Climate Resilience

Contributing to climate resilience through sustainable waste management

Our Vision

"A sustainable society where waste pollution is non-existent, and gender equality is a reality."

Our Approach

5-Pillar Model for Change

We employ a holistic approach to empower women through innovative waste management solutions

Engage

We actively involve communities to foster awareness and participation

Develop

Comprehensive training in recycling and green entrepreneurship

Empower

Financial literacy and access to funding opportunities

Connect

Establish market linkages for sustainable products

Thrive

Long-term sustainability through ongoing support

Women in recycling program
210+
Women Trained
2023
Program Launch
Program Highlight

Women in Circular Economy

Launched on March 18th, 2023, this program aims to empower women in the Makangarawe community through waste management and recycling activities.

Waste management training
Recycling techniques
Business skills development
Financial literacy
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Our Impact

Making a Real Difference

Our initiatives create measurable impacts on communities, environment, and economic well-being

Economic Impact

120
Women with stable income
Daily income increase $2 → $5
Micro-enterprises 12

Environmental Impact

55 tons
Waste diverted from landfills
Plastic collected 490 kg
Beach cleanups 5

Social Impact

3,400+
People directly reached
Indirect impact 12,500+
Communities 5
Success Stories

Voices of Transformation

"Through this economic women empowerment through plastic recycling program, I have been able to increase my daily income from 3,000 TZS to 10,000 TZS. This has enabled me to address small challenges in meeting my family responsibilities."

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Christina Charles

Single mother of three children

"Before joining this program, I struggled with numerous small debts from participating in informal revolving funds (UPATU) just to make ends meet. The burden became overwhelming. However, through WORF's group initiative, I have achieved a sustainable income and regained stability in my life."

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Lucy Kiliani

Program participant

Join Our Mission

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Join us in empowering women to lead in climate change resilience and waste management. Our workshops foster gender equity and environmental sustainability for a brighter future.

Our Partners

Working Together for Change

Organizations that support our mission

Women First International Fund Logo
TIKA - Turkish International Cooperation Agency Logo
Africa-Europe Foundation Logo
Global Green Grants Fund Logo
European Union Logo
World Economic Forum Logo

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