Measuring Change

“I am happy with the support we are getting from this business… I am no longer worried about balancing my housework with my job. I am thankful to be part of Wezesha.”

“Most times I am forced to choose between earning an income or taking care of our children. I am happy to be part of this business because it matches my needs.”

“This was very eye opening. I never thought there is income from rubbish and that there are people who depend on waste picking to feed their families!”

“I normally wait for buyers or walk long distances in search for markets. My products are bulky — I can only carry two or three at a time. After walking the whole day, I end up selling to whoever offers me whatever amount that will enable me to go back home with food for my children.”

“We pick old clothing and socks from the dumpsite which we use for sanitary wear. We know it's not healthy, but using this allows us to carry on with our work during 'those times of the month.'”

“My twins have no birth certificates. I am pained at the thought of my children growing up without being able to go to school. I have a US$200 delivery debt at a local hospital — they withheld my children's birth records. I feel hopeless because I can't see how a person like me can raise this amount.”

“The green hustler-preneur training opened my eyes to the opportunities in recycling. I never knew trash could be turned into treasure.”