GreEntrepreneurship - NEWSLETTER 2 - Jun2016 | Page 10

GOOD PRACTICE FROM TANZANIA Shanga, Be kind & recycle ISSUE In many big cities around the world, both waste management and employment opportunities for disabled people are big challenges. In the Tanzanian city Arusha well known as tourist city the number of disabled people who turned to be beggars or worked under minimal salaries increased hence Unemployment crisis. SOLUTION Creating green jobs through recycled materials. This enables to employ people with disabilities to create unique, high quality, handmade jewelry, glassware and home ware using recycled materials.