1 in 3 people worldwide are forced to dump or burn their waste, causing disease, polluting the oceans, and contributing to the global climate crisis. We exist to turn the tide on waste, improve livelihoods, and deliver circular economy innovation to build a cleaner, healthier future for all.

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Read more about WasteAid appoints Akira Akazawa as new Director of Programmes

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WasteAid appoints Akira Akazawa as new Director of Programmes

WasteAid is delighted to announce the appointment of Akira Akazawa as our new Director of Programmes. Akira brings with him a wealth of experience across...

Read more about WasteAid and IOM Launch Groundbreaking Waste-to-Use Pilot in South Sudan

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WasteAid and IOM Launch Groundbreaking Waste-to-Use Pilot in South Sudan

In the heart of South Sudan, where communities continue to recover from conflict and flooding, a new initiative is turning one of the region’s...

Read more about ‘Together We Can’ – CIWM and WasteAid publish Impact Report

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‘Together We Can’ – CIWM and WasteAid publish Impact Report

  WasteAid, with support from the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), has today released the Dennakuwo Impact Report 2025, celebrating three years of...

Read more about WasteAid joins The Big Give Christmas Challenge – double your impact this festive season

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WasteAid joins The Big Give Christmas Challenge – double your impact this festive season

  This December, WasteAid is delighted to once again take part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge – the UK’s biggest annual match-funding campaign....

Read more about First-Step Resource Management: Theory Meets Reality on Inspiring Field Visit

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First-Step Resource Management: Theory Meets Reality on Inspiring Field Visit

A group of First-Step Resource Management participants from Mpumalanga Province recently experienced a powerful day of learning and inspiration, moving beyond the classroom to...

Read more about A symbol of pride: how colour transformed Kawempe

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A symbol of pride: how colour transformed Kawempe

  In Kawempe, Kampala, a once-neglected wall has become a bold symbol of pride and possibility. Between October and November 2025, WasteAid — under...

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