Kinawataka Women Initiatives

Kinawataka Women Initiatives Environmental protection and community development through the empowerment of marginalized women and

KIWOI engages in various income-generating activities, provides trainings and educational programs, and operates an orphanage. Since 2006, KIWOI has been making and selling original handcrafts made of used plastic drinking straws. The line of products includes a variety of bags, mats, earrings, belts, and even shoes. This unique income-generating activity has provided a number of women with employ

ment opportunities, while protecting the environment through the re-use of plastic waste and locally available materials. In addition, KIWOI has been training groups of women in other regions of Uganda how to make the straw products.

"We can empower more women and youth through recycling used straws our only challenge is the straw pressing machine" The...
12/11/2019

"We can empower more women and youth through recycling used straws our only challenge is the straw pressing machine" The Executive Director emphasized our need for the straw pressing machine during her presentation at the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum

Kinawataka Women Initiatives represented at the 3rd edition of the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2019.
12/11/2019

Kinawataka Women Initiatives represented at the 3rd edition of the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2019.

Christmas is here. Use our unique durable and washable bags made out of recycled drinking straws for your shopping. Avai...
19/12/2018

Christmas is here. Use our unique durable and washable bags made out of recycled drinking straws for your shopping. Available in capital shoppers Ntinda,Nakawa and Garden city and Mega standard supermarkets.

26/03/2015

Large supermarkets in Kampala will have to stop using plastic bags to protect the environment. Go the extra step by using your own unique and durable bags made out of recycled drinking straws!

Big supermarkets in Kampala such as Nakumatt and Uchumi will from April 15 stop packing shoppers’ items in polyethylene bags (kaveera)

Today is a movement in response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday to feature fair trade, ethical, and eco-friendly bran...
02/12/2014

Today is a movement in response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday to feature fair trade, ethical, and eco-friendly brands like the products made out of recycled drinking straws made by Kinawataka Women Initiatives. Get your own or environmentally-friendly bags, mats and jewelry or give as a gift while supporting women in Kampala.

Kinawataka Women Initiatives produces unique products such as bags, mats, jewelry and folders out of recycled straws collected in Uganda.

Want to learn more about how KIWOI is conserving the environment? Check out our website and watch our video on Kinawatak...
16/10/2014

Want to learn more about how KIWOI is conserving the environment? Check out our website and watch our video on Kinawataka's eco-friendly work

The work of KIWOI has a positive environmental impact in Uganda by reducing the amount of plastic by recycling plastic straws into reusable bags. In Uganda, plastic bags block waterways, which causes flooding; pollute water sources; and create toxic pollution if burned. Single-use plastic bags pose…

Do you have a conference, work retreat, sports tournament? Customize your straw bag with your company or team logo!
13/10/2014

Do you have a conference, work retreat, sports tournament? Customize your straw bag with your company or team logo!

Not only are our bags fashionable but they are practical enough to transport a chicken!
25/09/2014

Not only are our bags fashionable but they are practical enough to transport a chicken!

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P. O. Box 22145
Kampala

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