On 17th July 2025, Kiira Innovation Academy, in partnership with Pendeza Shelters,successfully constructed a modern eco-working and training space at Kiira ground in Jinja. As one of the newest additions to the SINA (Social Innovation Academy) community, Kiira Innovation Academy is committed to creating a self-organized, responsible, and innovative learning environment that empowers youth to unlock their full potential and develop social enterprises addressing pressing societal challenges.

To inspire innovation and critical thinking among scholars, the Academy chose to establish an eco-training facility built from recycled plastic bottles. This space serves as a hub for creativity, collaboration, and practical learning, cultivating a mindset where “everything ispossible.”

The project was highly inclusive, involving over 130 people, including scholars, trainers, and local community members, in various phases of the construction process. It utilized 22,000 plastic bottles, effectively diverting plastic waste that would otherwise have polluted the environment. 

The initiative also provided temporary employment and skills training, empowering participants with eco-construction knowledge and practical building techniques.

Since its completion, the eco-working space has attracted 15–20 community visitors daily,curious to learn about this innovative and sustainable construction technology. Beyond serving as a functional training and collaboration center, the structure is now a living example of environmental conservation, creating awareness about plastic waste management and the potential of eco-friendly building technologies.

Looking ahead, this partnership aims to replicate similar eco-structures in other communities,scaling the impact by reducing plastic pollution, creating green jobs, and fostering innovation among youth.