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Event Partner

Innovation Zero 2024 Main Stage

VAWOCO Enterprise

Description

Transforming E-Waste into Livelihoods through Circular Economy Innovation

VAWOCO is a community-based organization driving inclusive green transitions by turning discarded mobile phones into economic opportunities. We operate a circular model where mobile phones are collected, sorted, repaired or refurbished, and then resold or responsibly recycled through certified partners.

Our impact is rooted in empowering vulnerable women and unemployed youth:

  • Women collectors earn income by retrieving e-waste from their communities.
  • Youth technicians, trained by VAWOCO, restore devices for resale or safe disposal.
  • We offer hands-on training in mobile phone collection and repair, with ongoing support to help trainees start their own enterprises.

With a focus on skills development, income generation, and environmental sustainability, VAWOCO is creating a scalable, community-driven model that tackles e-waste while reducing poverty and inequality.

We invite funders and partners to join us in scaling this proven approach across Kenya and beyond.

Climate Challenge Areas
  • Circular economy
  • E-waste
  • Product-as-a-service
  • Recycling
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Shared Mobility
  • Sharing economy
  • Upcycling
  • Waste management
  • Emissions control, reporting and offsetting
  • Carbon ofsetting
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
  • 1 to 3 (Research)
  • 4 to 6 (Development)
Seeking funding
  • Yes

Company Website

https://vawoco.org/

Address

Zero Carbon - Value Waste to Opportunities
16862
NAIROBI
00100
Kenya

Contact


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Company Size

11-50

Year Founded

2019
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  • Our Documentary

    10 Sep 2024 VAWOCO Organization
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