USAID Kenya and East Africa:
Zingira Bunge member, Jack, harvests water hyacinth from Lake Victoria that would otherwise choke the lake
USAID Kenya and East Africa:
35 year old Apollo Omondi demonstrates using water hyacinth to weave baskets
USAID Kenya and East Africa:
Weaving baskets from water hyacinth
USAID Kenya and East Africa:
Zingira Youth bunge member turns scrap wire into treasure
USAID Kenya and East Africa:
Patrick Odhiambo makes delicate trinkets from discarded soda cans
USAID Kenya and East Africa:
Discarded soda cans are turned into delightful art for greeting cards
USAID Kenya and East Africa:
In addition to turning trash to treasure, the bunges run businesses such as a chair rental business for weddings and other community occassions
USAID Kenya and East Africa:
Many of the 20,000 youth bunges organize a chair rental business that serves the dual purpose of making community gatherings easier and generating income for youth
USAID Kenya and East Africa:
Patrick Odhiambo shows USAID's International Education Advisor, Christie Vilscak, the art of turning trash to trinkets