Awarded in 2024
Based in Djupajok (Mukambu) - Democratic Republic of Congo
Association Mer Kelo Dikiri from Djupajok in Mukambu coordinates community clean up activities and recycling efforts that keep neighbourhoods safe and reduce pollution entering streams and wetlands.
They promote hygiene awareness, teach children and adults about the dangers of unmanaged waste and help reduce the spread of diseases linked to poor sanitation.
Their actions directly improve local environmental conditions and strengthen the capacity of families to manage waste in a responsible and sustainable way.
