africawad

ABOUT AFRICAWAD

AFRICAWAD RECYCLING C.I.C is social enterprise. The organisation was founded by a group of British African women to tackle issues in the labour market faced by migrants who find it difficult to get jobs in Britain without good communication skills. By providing an opportunity to be active in their community and use the culturally unique and complementary skills and knowledge of processes for recycling, Africawad Recycling has created a unique work and learning environment for African women who have the right to work in the UK but are struggling to find a job due to language and/or social barriers. Through a recycling ‘cash for clothes’ business which services both the UK and overseas markets, individuals are up-skilled, helped to gain confidence and a sense of self worth and assisted to be employee ready. This has contributed to improved quality of family life both in the UK and abroad whilst improving productivity and company expansion opportunities. Our organisation has also contributed to the prevention of tons of clothing going to the landfill every year, this helps the global issues surrounding the environment. Finally the company is promoting education of young girls, help reduce immigration from Africa to Europe and save lives.

Our reasons

Working at North East Refuge Service, Afi witnessed the negative impact of isolation on the mental health of women It became apparent that this was a bigger issue that affects several women in the North East struggling to find work and integrate into society.

Our Plan

Africawad provides the opportunity for local women in the North East to volunteer their time to help recycle clothes This in turn reduces social isolation, improves self esteem and provides valuable work experience.

Our Success

Several women who volunteered for AfricaWad went on to secure full time jobs through the experience gained from the project Staying true to the goal of empowering women, AfricaWad also uses fund generated to sponsor the education of girls globally.

OUR SERVICES

Empowering Women

We are dedicated to promote the economic empowerment of women so that they can fulfill their economic potential.

Educating Girls Globally

Together, we are taking action and leading change in favor of girls education mainly in Africa.

Reduce Immigration to Europe

We are raising awareness to help limit immigration and save the lives of many people from African countries, embarking on the dangerous journey to Europe. Our "Home Stay" programme will create opportunities in recycling and renewable energy in their countries of origin.

Humanitarian aid

Health is a key sector of humanitarian aid, but also a reliable measure of its impact. Our organization is trying to do as much as as mush as to reduce poverty

OUR PROJECTS

Africawad has carried out several projects in favor of girls and women in Africa.

JOIN US

We are inviting women who feel isolated in the communit y to come and join us at 203 hight street NE28 7RS to gain some valuable tranferable skills. The project focused on teatching women how to sell products online and how to provide excellent customer service. how to sell products online, how to provide execellent customer service and how to sort out unwanted clothes, shoes and hand bags.

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