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Waste4Meal Impact Cluster Program (WICLUP)

Become one of the soldiers fighting hunger by joining the Waste4meal Impact Cluster, where in you work with like minds on waste aggregation and management, with the view to producing protein, fertilizers and oil from organic waste, you will have the opportunity to generate decent income, and this program does not confine your movement like a regular farming, as you would be a part of a transparent. Mutually beneficial cluster. The good side also is that waste4meal will support you in attracting finance for the cluster, as well as ensure that you have the support that you need to succeed. We will also help with access to market. What are you waiting for? Join a cluster now!

Waste4Meal Impact Cluster (WICLUP) is a transformative initiative led by ASEF, FIDAS AFRICA, LarvaProt and Gonastocks Limited, dedicated to empowering 100,000 Africans through comprehensive training and support.

WICLUP Workflow Summary

Training Launch (April 2024):

Commencing with a grand training launch of 25,000 participants during SEDIT Africa and an extended goal of training 50,000 persons across Africa.

Cluster Formation:

Participants are organized into clusters, strategically aligned with each state in focus across multiple African countries.

Food Soldiers Network (FSN):

All trained participants will be registered into the versatile Food Soldiers Network, which positions them to be able to raise capital for their business. The vision of Gonastocks to also to raise the membership of the Food Soldiers Network to 1,000,000 members within 6 months of launch.

Financial Empowerment:

Waste4Meal will work with the trained participants to attract capital for them into their project. The finances shall be a low interest loans, rates between 5% and 9% and repayment over a period of 12 to 18 months.

Technical Support:

All trained participants will enjoy technical support that ensures that they are successful in their projects.

Technological Support:

All the trained participants will become members of the Institute for Larval Protein and this will grant them automatic access to software applications that for the management of their project.

Cluster Operations:

The cluster will be operated by the trained participants, who are the owners of their respective farms.

Utilization of Proceeds:

The proceeds of the project belong to the participants, and it is from this they will pay for the supporting services and loans. The project will also place obligations on the participants to donate to charity, research and development. All proceeds will go through the participating bank.

Infrastructure and Investment Attraction:

Additional investments are attracted into the clusters, providing essential resources such as Zoom Racks, Processing, and Packaging units. Rent and service charges are applied

Economic Impact:

The project anticipates creating 250,000 jobs across Africa, with 50,000 direct employments and 200,000 indirect employments. The annual utilization of 1.5 million tons of waste results in the generation of 21,000 tons of Larval meal (Animal Protein), 88,000 tons of fertilizer, and 40,000 tons of oil.

Environmental Benefits:

Beyond economic gains, WICLUP significantly contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gases, including CO2, NO2, Methane Gas, and H2S gas.

Monetization and Investment Attraction:

WICLUP is not just a waste management project; it's a catalyst for economic growth, attracting $300 million in investments and building a $2 Billion economy across Africa.

Geographical Expansion:

The project envisions engagement in multiple countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Liberia, Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Cote d'Ivoire, Togo, Senegal, Angola, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.