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Empowering women through circularity
and entrepreneurship
Imagine: a struggling single mom who can now send her children to school with full stomachs. A granny who sheds tears at her grandson’s graduation, after she put him through university. A sole breadwinner who once lived in a cramped shack, but who now is able to build a home of her own.
These are some of the dreams that have been made possible by the Invest in Dignity® Foundation
This non-profit organisation is empowering women from disadvantaged communities in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province to earn decent livelihoods and be part of a sisterhood of sustainability through a recycling program.
“You can make a living from waste materials. This does a lot to improve people’s lives.” –
Mama’ Manzala Nonhlanhla
Making a lasting impact
500
Number of jobs created
2 624 759
Kgs of waste diverted
from landfills since 2017
540
Number of women trained
Tapping into the green economy
We are hungry to do even more – and the possibilities are endless. Oxford Economics estimates that by 2050, the global green economy will be worth up to $10- trillion – a sizable and growing sector, and one that cannot be ignored.
South Africa’s green industry sector is still in its relative infancy, with only 10% of waste being recycled or recovered every year – a shockingly low statistic. This means the rest goes to landfills or is dumped illegally. It’s clear: we urgently need to lessen the risk to the environment and to our people, who have the right to live in clean, safe, unpolluted neighbourhoods. The economic opportunities in the green economy are plain to see – it just takes will and commitment.
Our dream is that the ripples created through our small-scale recycling projects will eventually broaden into bigger waves of impact, self-sufficiency and economic activity. And witnessing the Mamas’ uplifting stories of hope, healing and belonging first-hand proves change is possible – all we have to do is take the first steps and let the momentum build.
“Don’t undermine the work we do, because it’s worth it.
Other women should try it -they will see.” –
Mama’ Jabu Dlamini
Join our movement!
Let’s be part of the solution together, South Africa!
Find out how you can join us in investing in the dignity of our most vulnerable citizens through skills development, sustainable job creation and community upliftment by clicking here:
“I love what I do – it’s better than begging for food.”–
Mama’ Jabu Dlamini
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