MiCT International 347d ago

On Ukerewe Island in Lake Victoria, a group of women is tackling two problems at once: plastic waste scattered across their community and the daily struggle to make ends meet. By collecting and selling used bottles, they’re helping to keep their surroundings cleaner — while earning a small amount to support their households. (cc) March 2025, The Niles / Lilian Ruguga The Niles is produced by Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT). It is part of the initiative "The Niles: Strengthening Media Capacities and Networks in the Nile Basin", supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and commissioned by the German Federal Foreign Office (AA). The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of GIZ, the German Federal Foreign Office, or MiCT.