Project Waste-to-Reward Agroforestry Initiative

Rotaract Club Tamale (Ghana)
Contact person: Abdul Rashid Wumpini Alhassan

Introduction

In partnership with the Ummy Relief Foundation, Technology Without Borders and Rotary EndPlasticSoup, the project aims to tackle waste management challenges while promoting sustainable agriculture and community development. Through a five-year initiative, we envision transforming waste into valuable resources and fostering environmental stewardship in the community.

Project Objectives

1. Establish a comprehensive waste management system to convert organic waste into compost, recycle plastic waste, and integrate the reuse of second-hand clothing.
2. Implement a reward system in partnership with local businesses to incentivize waste recycling.
3. Develop agroforestry systems that utilize compost to enhance soil fertility and promote biodiversity.
4. Engage community members through education and active participation in waste management and agroforestry activities.

Project Components

1. Waste Management Infrastructure (Year 1):

• Set up collection points for organic waste, plastic, and second-hand clothing.
• Establish composting facilities, plastic recycling centers, and facilities for sorting and reusing second-hand clothing.
• Provide training to personnel and volunteers on waste sorting, composting techniques, plastic recycling, and clothing reuse.

2. Reward System Implementation (Year 2):

• Partner with local businesses to establish a reward system for recycling plastic waste.
• Design and implement a point-based reward system for participants.
• Conduct awareness campaigns to promote recycling and participation in the reward program.

3. Agroforestry Development (Years 2-4):

• Commence a pilot agroforestry project, utilizing compost generated from Year 1.
• Identify suitable land for agroforestry plots and conduct soil assessments.
• Design and establish agroforestry systems with community participation.
• Utilize compost generated from organic waste to improve soil fertility.
• Engage community members in planting and maintaining agroforestry systems.

4. Community Engagement and Capacity Building (Years 1-5):

• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and educational programs.
• Facilitate community participation in project activities.
• Establish partnerships with local organizations to promote environmental awareness.

Expected Outcomes

1. Reduction of organic waste sent to landfills, plastic pollution, and promotion of second-hand clothing reuse.
2. Improvement of soil health and biodiversity through agroforestry systems.
3. Economic empowerment of community members through participation in the reward program.
4. Strengthening of community resilience and environmental stewardship.

Budget Breakdown

• Year 1: $70,000 (inclusive of collection, composting, plastic recycling, and second-hand clothing reuse)
• Year 2: $25,000 (with potential expansion in Northern Ghana; expansion budget to be detailed in a Pro Memory post)
• Year 2: $25,000 (with potential expansion in Northern Ghana; expansion budget to be detailed in a Pro Memory post)
• Years 3-4: $30,000 each year
• Year 5: $5,000

Total Budget: $160,000 (with expansion budget for Year 2 to be addressed separately in a Pro Memory post)