Women contribute to their local economy
Women overcome adversity through recycling of waste.
International Day of Rural Women recognises the critical role and contribution of rural women to their local economies, enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.
When faced with adversity, a group of women in Soweto chose to make use of their resourcefulness and take charge of their futures by seizing opportunities through the recycling of waste – testament to the true strength and generosity of rural women.
Public Relations and Marketing Manager of Collect-a-Can Collect-a-Can Zimasa Velaphi said they recognises and applauds these inspirational women of the Thabang Women’s Project who bring dignity to the lives of women and children, by providing opportunities of employment, education, nutrition and free legal aid.
“By creating employment and seizing other opportunities through the recycling of waste, the Thabang Women’s Project helps to contribute to greening the environment and raises funds to reinvest in the community’s livelihood.
“The Project currently employs 30 people to sort waste, seven community care givers work at a crèche these women built, and 70 home based recyclers collect waste in the community.
“It is critical to create a generation that understands the importance of waste management and recycling,” he said.
Velaphi said Collect-a-Can encourages unemployed people, in particular unemployed youths, to see waste recovery and recycling as an opportunity to earn an income until they can find permanent employment or to supplement low income.
Collect a can be reached at 011 466 2939.
