Raphael turns plastic waste into valuable everyday items in Kakuma

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When Raphael Baseme arrived in Kenya as a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2009, he wanted to become a teacher. That is how he spent the first six years in the Kakuma refugee camp.
Later, in 2013, he founded FRADI (Fraternity for Development Integrated), a community-based social enterprise that promotes environmental protection and livelihoods for refugees and the host community.
FRADI recycles plastic into affordable school rulers, clothes pegs, cups, and plates used by fellow refugees and the host community.
At first, the project processed only plastic waste but it has since expanded into solid waste management, dealing with all types of waste, including bones, glass, metal, and organic waste.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners helped Raphael establish his business through the Kakuma Incubation Centre - an economic development initiative that supports start-ups.
When the Government of Kenya signed the Refugee Act in November 2021, which included significant new policies on refugee economic inclusion and integration, Raphael was able to reach out to larger companies that now collect plastic from him for recycling.
He is helping clean up the environment as well as creating jobs.
In the last three years, Raphael has created over 500 jobs for refugees and the local community, allowing them to earn an income and support their families.
Baseme is working on plans to expand his business. He says it has the potential to create a circular economy in Kakuma and the nearby Kalobeyei settlement.
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