This document provides a project profile for a handcraft recycling project located in Mbuya 1 Parish, Kampala, Uganda. The project aims to sensitize the local community, especially women and girls, about environmental conservation and proper sanitation through collecting and recycling used drinking straws. It also seeks to train community members in job creation and recycling of waste materials. The project requests 1.5 billion in financing to expand operations and purchase a straw pressing machine for a training center.

1. Uganda Investment Forum
11-12 April 2013, Kampala, Uganda
Project Profiles
PROJECT PROFILES
Sector
Handcraft (recycling)
Geographical Location
Mbuya 1 Parish, Kaggo Zone,Nakawa Division Opp
Kinawataka Police post.
Benedicta Nanyonga
Responsible Agent(s)
Project Description &
Rationale / Objectives
Recycling used straws.
-To sensitise the community especially women and
girls.
-To sensitize the community on environmental
conservation through management of waste
materials.
-To encourage people to keep good sanitation in their
areas by collecting used drinking straws and recycle
them.
-To organise workshops and seminars on project
management and poverty eradication.
-To train the community in job creation through
recycling of waste materials.
Project Size
Medium size
Proposed Procurement
Process
Direct procurement
Planned Start Date
14th February 2003
Project Documentation
The 10 steps of producing straw products as attached
Current Status
Financing Amount &
Structure Required
Training more people and also looking for a straw pressing
machine designer.
1.5 billion For a model training centre as attached in
the photo.