Waste Pickers
Empowering Waste Pickers for a Cleaner, Greener Tanzania
At AfriCraft, we recognize the challenges faced by waste pickers in Tanzania. These workers often operate in poor conditions and lack the equipment and resources needed to manage waste safely and effectively.
Our waste pickers project aims to improve the health, economic conditions, and working conditions of waste pickers in Dar es Salaam.
Through capacity building and entrepreneurial skills training, we aim to empower waste pickers to become self-reliant and healthier.
With a pilot program supporting 30 waste pickers by 2024, we are committed to creating a sustainable future and a circular economy in Tanzania.
What we do
- We work to uplift waste pickers operating in harsh conditions by addressing their health, safety, and income challenges
- We provide access to better tools, protective gear, and resources to ensure safe and efficient waste collection.
- Our initiative focuses on reducing health risks through awareness, support, and improved sanitation for waste pickers.
- We offer training in business and entrepreneurship to help waste pickers increase their income and gain independence.
- We develop the skills and confidence of waste pickers so they can manage waste sustainably and participate in the circular economy.
Our Milestones
- 3 km of Coco Beach shoreline cleanedMonday to Sunday regularly through organized cleanups.
- 5+ tons of waste collected Per month, contributing to a visibly cleaner and healthier coastline.
- Over 200+ waste pickers empoweredwith training, personal protective equipment (PPE), and improved working conditions.
- 10 waste changersemerged—former informal pickers now leading education and capacity-building efforts in their communities.
- 1,680+ community members engaged, including students and local residents, promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
- 1 WIM centre Established a recognized Waste Information & Management Centreserving as a hub for training, workshops, and awareness on circular economy and waste management
Support Waste Pickers Project!
AfriCraft Social Projects activities can only be carried out in the future without your support and donations.
As a nonprofit organization (NGO), we have committed ourselves to use all funds and donations only for the realization of our statutory goals. We do not strive to maximize profits, but rather to maximize community engagement and youth empowerment, environmental protection and nature conservation, especially for sustainable development.
For further information please write to us via email at social.projects@africraft.de.