This project will train 100 literacy champions in Uganda to recycle plastic waste into affordable literacy kits for schools, libraries, and underserved children. Champions will gain financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills, turning waste into learning materials while reducing pollution in eight urban slums. By integrating literacy advocacy with climate action, this project will improve learning for 15,000 children and empower youth with sustainable skills for the future.
In Kampala, Uganda, 40% of 2,000 tons of daily waste goes uncollected, piling up in slum communities like Katwe, Kisenyi, and Namuwongo. This leads to blocked drainage, contaminated water, and respiratory diseases from plastic burning. Meanwhile, 40% of children fail to complete primary school due to overcrowded classrooms and lack of resources. This project trains 100 Literacy Champions to recycle waste into affordable literacy kits, improving learning for 15,000 children while reycling.
This project will train 100 Literacy Champions (ages 13-18) in waste recycling, climate advocacy, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship to address waste pollution and the lack of learning materials in eight slum communities in Kampala, Uganda. Champions will recycle waste into affordable literacy kits for schools, libraries, and book clubs, benefiting 15,000 children. They will also gain business skills, ensuring sustainability while reducing pollution and promoting climate action.
This project will create a sustainable model for literacy, climate action, and youth empowerment in Uganda's underserved communities. 100 Literacy Champions will be trained to recycle waste into literacy kits, giving 15,000+ children access to books and numeracy tools. It will reduce pollution, improve waste management, and promote financial independence through entrepreneurship. This model can scale across Uganda, influencing policy and school programs for lasting impact.
This project has provided additional documentation in a XLSX file (projdoc.xlsx).
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