Community Education
Please Project
The Please Project, implemented in partnership with Kirtipur Municipality, aims to empower a group of eight inspiring women entrepreneurs by providing hands-on community education and practical tools for sustainable enterprise development. Through this initiative, Kleanit Upcyclers supported the setup of essential recycling machinery for the women’s group and showcased environmental protection through the installation of a Trash Boom at the Balkhu River in Kalanki. The project blends environmental stewardship with economic empowerment, enabling women to lead income-generating activities rooted in circular economy principles.
Duration
August 2024
Partner
Kirtipur Municipality
Location
Kirtipur
Beneficiaries
8 inspiring women entrepreneurs
Project Objectives
- Equip women entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge to operate recycling machinery and manage micro-enterprises.
- Strengthen women’s economic empowerment through training in value creation from plastic waste.
- Demonstrate practical environmental solutions, including river waste interception through a Trash Boom at Balkhu River.
- Promote community-level circular economy practices to help women build sustainable livelihoods.
Key Outcomes
- Eight women gained practical training and confidence to run small-scale recycling and upcycling operations.
- Successful installation of recycling machinery to support ongoing income-generating activities.
- Increased awareness of plastic pollution and community-driven solutions through Trash Boom demonstration at Kalanki.
- Strengthened partnership between Kirtipur Municipality and Kleanit Upcyclers for women-centered sustainability programs.
Challenges Faced
- Ensuring machinery setup was suitable for the available workspace and accessible to all women participants.
- Balancing technical training with varying skill levels within the women’s group.
- Creating sustained motivation while participants manage family and household responsibilities.
- Coordinating logistics for Trash Boom installation and community demonstration at Balkhu River.
Solutions Implemented
- Conducted a detailed site assessment to place machinery strategically and ensure safe operation.
- Designed beginner-friendly, step-by-step training modules tailored to the women’s learning pace.
- Established a supportive routine with flexible training hours to accommodate personal responsibilities.
- Collaborated with municipal teams to ensure smooth installation and awareness activities for the Trash Boom system.
Project Gallery
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Project Impact
2000+
kg Plastic Recycled
20+
Benches Created
50,000+
People Benefited
6
Months Duration