Afrovate Tech Hub Welcomes Innovation Winners
Afrovate Tech Hub has welcomed “Team Yuz Bak” from the Technical University of Denmark to Sierra Leone for a study visit focused on plastic waste management and innovative solutions to plastic pollution. The team, winners of the Global Innovation Challenge organised by Engineers Without Borders Denmark, arrived in Sierra Leone on Monday, November 9, 2026, to explore ways of improving their innovative approach to transforming single-use plastic waste into useful products for local communities.
The visit began at Afrovate Tech Hub, where the team received a warm welcome and a briefing on the activities planned for their stay. The engagement provided an opportunity for both parties to exchange ideas, clarify expectations and introduce the team's proposed Plastic Intervention Educational Programme.
As part of their first-day activities, the delegation also visited Lumley Creek Community, where they engaged with community stakeholders to gain a better understanding of plastic waste management challenges at the grassroots level.
Through interactive discussions and questions, the students gained firsthand insights into the experiences of residents, the difficulties associated with plastic waste disposal and existing community efforts to address the problem. The engagement is expected to provide valuable information to guide the development of practical and community-driven solutions that can transform plastic waste into useful products while promoting environmental awareness.
The study visit also presents an opportunity for knowledge exchange between the visiting students and local stakeholders, particularly in exploring innovative approaches that respond to Sierra Leone's environmental challenges.
Through this collaboration, Afrovate Tech Hub and Team Yuz Bak aim to strengthen efforts towards sustainable plastic waste management, encourage community participation and support the development of solutions that can create lasting environmental benefits for local communities.
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