Project Waste-to-Reward Agroforestry Initiative
Rotaract Club Tamale (Ghana)
Contact person: Abdul Rashid Wumpini Alhassan
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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
- Establish a comprehensive waste management system to convert organic waste into compost, recycle plastic waste, and integrate the reuse of second-hand clothing.
- Implement a reward system in partnership with local businesses to incentivize waste recycling.
- Develop agroforestry systems that utilize compost to enhance soil fertility and promote biodiversity.
- 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.
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Expected Outcomes
- Reduction of organic waste sent to landfills, plastic pollution, and promotion of second-hand clothing reuse.
- Improvement of soil health and biodiversity through agroforestry systems.
- Economic empowerment of community members through participation in the reward program.
- 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)
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