Women master the art of achieving a greener future

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Amid crippling unemployment and a degraded environment, the members of a recycling project in the Eastern Cape help to clean a township and provide an income for themselves.

“Some people would be ashamed to be seen picking up garbage, but I was not. I even had my grandchildren join me when I was at home. My house has large bags of garbage all over the yard. I do this because I love it,” she said.

Realising her passion for sewing was a common interest among unemployed women in Motherwell, Jacobs set out to empower them. Their creativity has even resulted in some of their work being displayed at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda.Already skilled in facilitating workshops, the women have started training three young artists who have shown interest in their work. They also teach young people about recycling and using recycled materials in arts and crafts.

The project has received little government funding or support over the years, which has made it hard to attract more members and remain sustainable.

 

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