Fifty-five African members from 17 countries attended the Africa Regional Members Gathering held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 09 October to 12 October. The meeting which was hosted by Nipe Fagio, a Tanzanian organisation, was attended by African members from 17 countries. The agenda was jam-packed with exciting activities including inspirational stories from the movement, a case study launch, and strategic conversations on campaign areas and African sub-regional priorities. Members also had an opportunity to visit the Bonyokwa Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Dar es Salaam, where 35 permanent jobs have been created for waste cooperatives in Bonyokwa, and daily collection of the source separated waste is afforded to 2800 households, 400 business establishments, 02 schools, 04 churches. The member gathering ended with a fun dinner celebrating Tanzanian cultural music and dance. |