We are making great progress with the Plastic Bricks project, and you helped make it happen!
For three years now the Plastic Bricks recycling factory has been up and running in Côte d’Ivoire. Last year the COVID pandemic caused some delay, but today the programme is running on schedule again. In total, 1,400 tons of plastic waste has already been recycled. With that recycled waste, we built 262 classrooms destined for 13,100 children.
A challenge and learning point this year was a severe storm that caused a lot of damage in the north of Côte d’Ivoire in April. A number of Plastic Bricks schools were also affected. UNICEF immediately investigated how schools could be made more resistant to extreme weather conditions. The improvements are now applied in the construction of new schools.
For a full overview, you can the download this sheet with all the recent fact and figures: Progress Plastic Bricks. Share it within your company, with colleagues, clients or anyone form your network.
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Toddler Leila lives in Bléniméouin in Cote d’Ivoire. She’s delighted to be going to school, and such a beautiful one as well! Her mother N’Dri says: “The children used to be taught in a tent. Now they have a beautiful, strong building and the surroundings are also safe. There used to be pieces of metal everywhere, pieces that could hurt the children. We are so happy!” The new school motivates many parents like N’Dri to enroll their children, meaning more education for more children.
For (extra) donations, please use NL09INGB0000002768, UNICEF Nederland. Don't forget to add your company name and a description of your gift. Thank you!