TRANSFORMING PLASTIC WASTE INTO
A RESOURCE
Upcycle Africa is a social enterprise (hybrid) that was established in December 2015, with the aim of transforming the waste crisis in Africa into employment opportunities for marginalized groups of people while training them in the skills of turning plastic waste into products of inherent value for example by making eco-friendly building materials. The brains behind its establishment are Mr. Kavuma Johnmary, the Team Leader, and Mr. David Monday, the Team Leader after mentorship from Social Innovation Academy (SINA). Its operations are Located at Mpigi Town, Upper Mayembe Plot 139, Uganda. . Our motto is, “Waste to wealth”.
Our efforts to make a contribution to ensuring that every person in Uganda has and can own a house no matter their gender, color background, religion, etc. We believe that the lack of quality housing compromises people's health and development opportunities.
600 tons of plastic waste are badly disposed of and 51% remain uncollected.
12.7 million tonnes of plastic enter our oceans every
year
4.5 Million
Ugandan youth are unemployed
2.4 million housing units,the housing deficit stands at
1.5
Million
refugee already in the country, becoming the biggest refugee hosting
nation
.
91%
of plastic waste globally is not recycled
Our Areas of Intervention
These are the areas that we work in day and night to ensure that we serve people at the bottom of the pyramid while ensuring a sustainable planet.
ZERO WASTE CAMPAIGN
TURNING PLASTIC WASTE INTO PRODUCTS OF INHERENT VALUE
TURNING PLASTIC WASTE TO FUEL
CONSTRUCTING HOMES FROM PLASTIC WASTE
EMPOWERING YOUTHS IN GREEN BUSINESS.
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UPCYCLE IMPACT TOURS
The challenge of plastic waste, lack of decent houses/ homes, unemployment, and deforestation caused by the housing sector are in every corner of the African continent.
Upcycle Africa has constructed affordable housing in different parts of Africa including Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe among others.
Through labor-based approaches, we retool marginalized groups of people to learn plastic waste repurposing skills as well as ensure the sustainability of people engaged in this circular model.
"Not only are plastics polluting our oceans and waterways and killing marine life – it's in all of us and we can't escape consuming plastics.”
– Marco Lambertini, Director General of
Every day is a Friday at Upcycle Africa. The good vibes, enthusiasm, not to mention the undiluted passion for a common venture make us all more fierce and determined in our endeavors
Our core values:
Efficiency, Integrity, Innovation, Customer Service, Community Partnership, and Public education.
Nampeera Sophia
COMMUNITY OUTREACH CORDINATOR
SOFIA NAMPEERA
Making sure that we become more sustainable, by changing people's mindset to use plastic waste as a resource is something that I am proud of. As a social worker by profession, I was so happy to join a great team with a great cause, I wonder why not everyone moving in the same direction. I believe through our work we shall promote an innovative mindset as well as the way people think and dispose of plastic waste.
WE MUST BE PART OF SOLUTION NOT PART OF THE POLLUTION
Shaban Abidtum
ABIDTUM SHABAN
He is an accountant by profession with over 10 years of experience, He loves to make the world a better place by focusing on improving women's economic status. He says " I love seeing women winning, and that's why my focus will remain on that. Being part of Upcycle Africa team has given me an opportunity to exercise my passion unlike before, I believe the impact we are making will be felt by even the next generation.
HEAD FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Tryphine Kemigisha
SKILL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
TRYPHINE KEMIGISHA
Climate change mostly affects women I decided to use every opportunity that I have to reach those women who are most affected by climate change and poverty. As a skills specialist, I have trained hundreds if not thousands of people to use locally available materials and earn a livelihood. Upcycle Africa has given me this chance to pursue my dream and make the much-needed change that our people and planet need.
CHANGE START WITH YOU
Monday David
HEAD OF CONSTRUCTION & INNOVATIONS
MONDAY DAVID
He spearheads the construction sites taking full control of the contracts. David innovates new ideas in the construction system that solves clients' and real-world challenges He identifies experts to strengthen his team making it ready to execute all duties regarding any contract from foundation to completion. Additionally, he offers orientation and training to all new employees so they blend and integrate well into the team. His major role is to grow the company’s services worldwide and increase its visibility and create more jobs.
Nakintu Judith
HEAD OF HR & PROGRAMS MANAGER
Johnmary Kavuma
HEAD FUNDRAISER & MARKETING
JOHN MARY KAVUMA
He is an award winning social entrepreneur, public speaker, and mentor, He is passionate about Uplifting those at the bottom of the pyramid and making the world sustainable, As the team leader and fundraiser, he ensures that Upcycle Africa is well-represented on both local and international scene, He is responsible for setting and executing the organization's strategy, allocating capital, and building and overseeing the executive team. He says “This is our responsibility and must be the legacy we are leaving behind”
JUDITH NAKINTU
She is an environmentalist with a bachelor’s degree in environmental management and currently pursuing a Master’s degree, she has 8 years of experience in this field.
She says "For me being part of the amazing team is something am proud of I imagine where we came from and where we are now, God has been on our side. As a mother, I believe that my daughter will be able to enjoy the same environment I have enjoyed because of the work Upcycle Africa is doing".