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Save the Nile

Our programs

Each program is designed to reduce pollution, protect biodiversity, and increase community resilience. Below are our active programs and how you can support them.

Plastic-Free Nile

What we do
Monthly riverbank cleanups, community collection points, and recycling hubs.

Activities

  • Monthly cleanup events with local volunteers
  • Collection points and coordination with recyclers
  • Training in refuse sorting and waste-to-income

Volunteer for a cleanup

Eco-Education

We teach water safety, hygiene, and stewardship to schools and communities.

  • School lessons and practical field sessions
  • Workshops for fishermen, farmers, and pastoralists
  • Teacher materials and classroom support

Support education

Women’s Green Entrepreneurship

Training and seed support for women to run eco-friendly businesses.

  • Vocational training and mentoring
  • Small grants or seed kits
  • Market linkages and branding support

Partner with us

STEM & Digital Literacy for Youth

Hands-on learning in climate science, basic sensors, and digital skills for environmental monitoring.

  • Workshops on data collection and low-cost sensors
  • Projects linking youth to monitoring work

Water Safety & Public Health

  • Hygiene outreach and disease prevention
  • Mapping polluted sites and advocating for clean water
  • Distribution of hygiene kits when needed

Environmental Policy Advocacy

We work with authorities and legal experts to improve waste laws and enforcement.

  • Stakeholder meetings and policy briefs
  • Public consultations and legal support

Nile3D

Collect plastic and transform it into useful items using 3D recycling technology.

  • Pilot 3D recycling workshops
  • Demonstration products for schools and clinics
  • Training for local operators

Support this innovation