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Having grown up in a Kampala suburb prone to flooding, Faith Aweko figured out that plastic bags were a significant contributor to drainage blockage and set out to do something about it. She founded a social enterprise organization - Reform Africa - that turns plastic bags into beautiful, waterproof accessories such as handbags and earrings, among others.
She sits with Last Drop Africa to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, product portfolio, and impact on her community.
You have probably been to the Floating Bar in Luzira, just on the shores of Lake Victoria, but we bet you didn’t know what it’s sitting on - over 600,000 plastic bottles that Mr. James Kateeba and local fishermen fished from the lake as a means to protect marine life and save the...
Published 06/20/24
Joseph Kiyimba, a maestro of knowledge at the enchanting Kawempe Church of Uganda Primary School, stands out from the pedagogical crowd. His heart beats not just for textbooks and lesson plans, but for the symphony of climate change.
Picture this: In the whimsical year of 2012, fate danced...
Published 12/04/23