Nipe Fagio

Nipe Fagio (NF), "give me the broom" in Swahili, is a civil society organization founded in 2013. We aim to empower individuals, especially the youth, the civil society, the private sector and government to build lasting change towards turning Dar es Salaam into a clean and sustainable city, conscious through education of its role on waste management and reduction of pollution (air, water, soil). Nipe Fagio advocates with the government: • To increase government responsibility on reinforcing current laws and policies. • To push for new laws and policies to foster sustainable development. Nipe Fagio works with the private sector: • On the identification and creation of business opportunities that focus on new technologies and promote a clean economy. • On Best Waste Practices (BWP) education Nipe Fagio engages with the community: • To raise awareness on the threats of pollution and environmental degradation. • To raise awareness on the threats brought by poor waste management for community and ecosystem health. • To provide practical education and solutions on waste management to promote positive behavior change. OUR STATEMENT Our OBJECTIVE is to turn Dar es Salaam into a replicable example in the pursuit of sustainable development in East Africa, encouraging the East African community to grown and develop to be a thriving clean economy supported by a conscious and engaged population. Our VISION is a clean, healthy, and safe Dar es Salaam. Our MISSION is to raise awareness and engage civil society, the private and the public sector in pursuing a sustainable lifestyle, identifying opportunities to improve waste management and reduce urban pollution through education and action that create economical value.