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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 43947, member: 636"]
Women in Njau village turn plastic waste into useful items like handbags and baskets. Women Initiative Gambia started with five members back in 2006 and has grown to 79 active participants. The group teaches women and young people how to recycle materials that would otherwise harm the environment. Executive Director Isatou Ceesay says the work helps protect soil and animals from dangerous plastic pollution. Community members also make furniture from old car tires.

The organization runs tree planting programs across 55 villages throughout Central River Region North. School children join environmental projects that teach them about protecting nature. Women learn to make charcoal from peanut shells and coconut waste instead of cutting down trees. The group operates a learning center where people study sustainable farming methods. Training programs help community members earn money from environmentally friendly businesses.

Development partners have provided equipment and buildings to support the women's work. Ohio State University gave the group a large vegetable garden that provides healthy food and income. The EBA Project built a modern food processing center with machines for preparing crops. US Peace Corps volunteers share technical knowledge about environmental protection. Spanish supporters helped construct a community meeting space for local discussions.
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