From farming to finance, women entrepreneurs are powering Ghana’s green economy. AgriEase is boosting cashew yields with solar-powered processing to cut post-harvest losses and Lbh is opening access to inputs and machinery through a bold “Buy Now, Pay Later” platform. In just 3 days, they’ll pitch for $10,000 at the Futuremakers Women in Tech Demo Day & Graduation. Village Capital Standard Chartered Ashesi University AgriEase Ltd @Lbh #SCWIT #Futuremakers #WomenInTech #GCIC #StandardCharteredBank #SheLeadsTech #InnovationForImpact #atAshesi

We’re proud to share that our Marketing Manager, Mary Baaba Afulba Essilfie , is representing AgriEase Ltd at the Futuremakers Women in Tech Program — an initiative sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank, Village Capital, and Ashesi University, and organized by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC). Women entrepreneurs are driving Ghana’s green economy, and AgriEase Ltd is proud to be part of this transformation — boosting cashew yields with solar-powered processing technology to reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmers’ livelihoods. In just 3 days, we’ll be pitching for $10,000 at the Futuremakers Women in Tech Demo Day & Graduation. 🌱💡 We’re excited for what lies ahead and grateful for the continuous support of our partners and community. #AgriEase #WomenInTech #Futuremakers #GreenEconomy #CashewInnovation #VillageCapital #StandardChartered #AshesiUniversity #GCIC

From Waste to Wealth, from Trash to Tech! We’re building Nigeria’s first Digital Waste Upcycling Hub and Makerspace — turning urban waste into smart, sustainable products while empowering youth and women with green tech skills. Support PlastiBuild Creative Solutions Limited as we enter into the #InnovateNaija Challenge by NASENI Innovation Hub with our revolutionary AI & Tech driven solution to address Africa's Waste crisis and redefine sustainable manufacturing technology across the continent starting from Lagos, Nigeria. 💚 Let’s redefine sustainability together. #InnovateNaija #NASENIImpact #YouthInnovation #PlastiBuild #DigitalWasteHub #Tech4Climate

Uganda’s journey toward a sustainable, low-carbon future requires more than just technology adoption; it calls for knowledge-driven innovation, entrepreneurial action, and inclusive policy frameworks that ensure no one is left behind. A truly effective green transition depends on three critical pillars: 1️⃣ Knowledge & Capacity — equipping individuals and institutions with the understanding and skills to design and implement green solutions. 2️⃣ Innovation & Entrepreneurship — creating local solutions, new business models, and sustainable livelihoods that align with climate goals. 3️⃣ Enabling Financing & Policy — mobilising the right financing models and supportive policies to scale impactful, community-centred initiatives. At KnowTraCE Uganda, we are committed to building capacity for a just transition — where communities, businesses, and policymakers work together to unlock Uganda’s green potential. Because when knowledge meets innovation and the right incentives, sustainability becomes an opportunity. 🌱 #GreenTransition #ClimateAction #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Uganda #Sustainability #JustTransition #KnowTraCE

🌾 Transforming African Agriculture. Meet Jean Bosco Nzeyimana from Rwanda 🇷🇼 At only 23 years old, Jean Bosco Nzeyimana founded Habona Ltd, a groundbreaking Rwandan startup that transforms organic waste into clean energy and fertilizers tackling waste management, energy shortages, and soil fertility all at once. 🔥 Habona produces biogas and eco-friendly briquettes from agricultural waste, providing affordable fuel alternatives to rural households while promoting sustainable agriculture and green energy. 💬 Jean Bosco’s vision is rooted in the belief that Africa’s agricultural waste is not trash, it’s untapped power. His innovation has earned international recognition, including a feature in Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 and partnerships with UNDP and Ashoka. 🌍 His journey reflects what the CWEI Festival 2026 stands for celebrating African entrepreneurs who are converting challenges into circular, sustainable solutions for the continent’s future. #CWEIFestival2026 #AfricanInnovation #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #AgriTech #CleanTech #YouthInAction #MadeInAfrica #CWEI

Mr Johannes Otoo, the Technical Advisor for Textiles and Garments at GIZ Ghana, emphasised the importance of introducing sustainability and circularity to both young students and older generations to reduce waste in our environment. He shared these insights at our Crafting Futures Together Exhibition, which featured innovative designs made from upcycled textiles, as well as fashion and plastic waste created by students and young people in Ghana. This initiative is brought to you by the Social Entrepreneurship Hub Ghana, the Goethe Institut Ghana, and our partners. Elizabeth Johnson Jana Ms.Impari Yaw Andoh Mensah Bianca Seidel Martin Wöllenstein Michael Armoo Emmanuel M. BETTY ACQUAH Godbless Ackabi Francis Quayson Collins Agbodo Cudjoe Wilson Prince #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Ghana #Textiles #ReduceWaste #Innovation #GreenFuture #GIZGhana

🌾 Across Sub-Saharan Africa, women are the backbone of our agrifood systems, yet they often face unequal access to land, finance, and technology. Empowering women isn’t just about equity; it’s about transforming productivity, resilience, and food security across the continent. At Edge Social Impact Partners (ESIP), we’re working to spotlight women-led innovations that are reshaping the future of food systems — from sustainable farming to agribusiness leadership. Each slide in this carousel explores key insights and success stories from across Sub-Saharan Africa, showing how women are: ✅ Driving adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices ✅ Leading agri-entrepreneurship and value chain innovation ✅ Strengthening household and community food security 💡 When women thrive, agrifood systems become more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. 👉 Swipe through to discover the insights — and why empowering women means empowering Africa’s future. .... #WomenInAgriculture #FoodSecurity #ClimateSmartAgriculture #Empowerment #Sustainability #Africa #SocialImpact #ESIP #Agribusiness #GenderEquality #Development

Meet one of our qualifying entries from Uganda for the 2025 #RecyclingHeroes competition. Every day, #thousands of #trucks of #PlasticWaste end up in #WasteMountains, #Rivers or our #Oceans. But in Uganda #Children chose to be #part of the #solution. #Bottle #Bank, a simple yet powerful idea born in 2023, where #Students are #learning how to turn #Plastic #Bottles into useful #Value #Product helping raise #funds. The #funds raised helps #support #Education and promote #Environmental #Responsibilities. From #Classrooms to #Communities, this initiative is growing, #teaching kids to #Earn, #Save, and #Invest whilst protecting the planet. #BottleBanks primary message is to promote #EnvironmentalAwarenes & increase #Recycling by starting the change with the #Young at #Schools. We at Global Recycling Day recognise the initiatives that work with #Schools promoting awareness as they are all going to be responsible #Future #Leaders driving #NetZero2050 goals over the next 2 decades. Recycling International Recycling Today Uganda Sector Strategy for Organic Waste Management (SOWU) Uganda Innovation Week Uganda Breweries Limited Africa Finance Corporation Bert E. Barkmeijer EPFL FAO Stanley Igwebuike Ijeoma John Leonard Mugerwa Joseph Bitrus Jessica Alexanderson Martin Tumusiime K – The World's No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber Alliance to End Plastic Waste Plastic Recycling Conference Asia 2025 Pan African Youth Union Circular Economy Month Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Sakshi Trivedi Toluwalase Abiona UNDP Vellore Institute of Technology Hans Werner H. Olga Yakymchuk The World Bank Zuhura Ahmad Zero Waste Europe FEDERREC Uganda High Commission

🌱 Ethiopia generates thousands of tons of coffee waste every day, while most cosmetic oils are imported, a challenge that drives up costs and emissions. At the same time, many urban women face limited economic opportunities. Through our Building Waste and Circular Enterprises program in Ethiopia, in partnership with the IKEA Foundation, we support social entrepreneurs turning these challenges into real solutions. Seid Hamid and Semir Sefau, founders of Green Drop, were one of the selected winners at Circular Economy Hotspot Ethiopia, showcasing their innovative approach. With our support, Green Drop transforms coffee and lemon waste into high-quality natural oils, creating locally produced, eco-friendly alternatives to imported cosmetics. Their approach also trains and employs underserved women, fostering inclusive growth while advancing a circular economy. By combining innovation with social impact, Green Drop shows how challenges can become opportunities, reducing waste, creating jobs, and empowering communities. #ReachforChange #IKEAFoundation #CircularEconomyHotspot #Ethiopia #SocialEntrepreneurship #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

🌍 How Equality & Freedom Shape Africa's Hemp Journey The Big Idea: If the hemp industry grows but copies old inequalities, it fails. 🚫 Our journey must be PROFITABLE and EQUAL. ♾️ 1. 🚫 Breaking the "Bangi" Stigma The Problem: People lump all cannabis together as "drugs." This creates: ⚖️ Discriminatory Laws: Outdated rules punish hemp farmers like drug dealers. 😔 Social Shame: Farmers face gossip; entrepreneurs can't get loans. 🧠 Ignorance: People don't see hemp's amazing potential for climate, health, and wealth. The Solution: FREEDOM through EDUCATION 🗣️💡 We must FREE THE CROP from this bad reputation with facts, not fear. 2. ⚖️ Ensuring a FAIR "Green Gold Rush" The Danger: A few rich, connected people grab all the opportunities. 😤 We Must Ask: 🏞️ Who Owns the Land? If women and youth can't get land, they can't grow. 📜 Who Gets the License? The process must be transparent & cheap, not just for big corporations. 💰 Who Gets the Money? Banks must lend to small farmers and startups. 🎯 The Goal: A Level Playing Field. This isn't just about getting rich; it's about FAIR ACCESS for all. ♾️ 3. 🙋♀️ Women's Power: The Secret Engine for Growth The Fact: Women are the backbone of African agriculture. 💪 The Opportunity: 💵 Economic Freedom: Hemp = high-value income that women control directly. 👩💼 Leadership: Women as Farm Owners 🌾, CEOs 👩💼, and Ministers 🏛️, not just laborers. 📈 Smarter Growth: Gender equality = a stronger, more innovative industry for everyone. Aligns with AGENDA 2063 🎯: Africa's future DEPENDS on empowering its women. 4. 👨🎤👩🎤 Youth: The Beats of the Green Revolution The Problem: Young people leave villages for cities due to no opportunities. The Solution: 😎 A "COOL" Green Economy: Hemp is sustainable, techy, and modern. It's not your grandfather's farm. 💼 Freedom from Unemployment: Jobs in farming, tech, marketing, fashion—right at home. Let's make hemp the #1 career choice for Africa's brilliant youth! 🚀 5. 🤝 United Africa: A Continental Opportunity The Vision: No country is an island. Kenya can lead, but we all win together. 🌍 How Do We Get This Done? 📝 Harmonized Rules: One set of clear standards for all of Africa equals bigger market, easier trade. 🧠 Knowledge Sharing: Let's share research and wins,Uganda's success is Kenya's success. Breaking down borders 🗺️ to build up our continent. In essence, "we" are collectively building an entirely new agricultural value chain from the ground up. This requires a collaborative effort where each group's success is dependent on the other. We are all one interconnected ecosystem. By understanding and playing our parts, we can grow an industry that is profitable, sustainable, and equitable for all Kenyans. 📢 The Final Call to Action: Let's grow an industry that looks like US. One that is RICH in opportunity, ROOTED in justice, and BUILT on freedom for all🌱♾️. #GreenAndEqual #HempForAfrica #Agenda2063 #WomenInHemp #YouthInAgriculture