Pendeza Shelters successfully conducted three training programs and constructed three eco-friendly structures in partnership with Unleashed and Opportunigee, both located within the Nakivale refugee settlement in Isingiro District.

This initiative was strategically designed to address the pressing issue of plastic waste, while simultaneously creating meaningful employment opportunities for unemployed youth in the community. By introducing innovative and cost-effective construction techniques, the project empowered participants with practical skills to build sustainable housing solutions.

The ultimate goal of this program was to promote environmental conservation, foster economic empowerment, and support the construction of affordable homes to ensure adequate shelter for all community members.

Empowering Marginalized Youth through Skills Development and Sustainable Practices in Nakivale Refugee Settlement

Opportunigee is a dedicated youth learning center based in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, located in Isingiro District, Uganda. Established as a hub for skill development, the center serves as a platform for empowering marginalized youth by equipping them with practical skills that foster self-employment and long-term sustainability. As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Pendeza Shelters in collaboration with Opportunigee pioneered the use of recycled materials, constructing buildings using plastic bottles and glass. These eco-friendly structures serve multiple purposes, including community spaces and skill-building workshops.

Unleash Community-Based Organization (CBO) – Empowering Refugees and Local Communities in Nakivale Refugee Camp

Unleash is a prominent community-based organization (CBO) operating within Nakivale Refugee Settlement, located in Isingiro District, Uganda. There mission is to empower marginalized individuals, particularly women and youth, by providing meaningful employment opportunities and fostering sustainable development within the camp.
Pendeza Shelters got a privileged working with unleashed on a project focused on recycling and waste management, specifically through the creation of eco-bricks. The project employed 110 women and youth, who played a key role as bottle compactors transforming discarded plastic bottles into eco-friendly building materials. Participants were compensated based on the number of bottles they processed into eco-bricks, ensuring fair and consistent income generation for their work.