Donate to PEGADAVERDE: Creating Jobs and Reducing Waste in Mozambique

Instead of seeing trash, PEGADAVERDE sees raw materials. Instead of environmental problems, it sees sustainable solutions. The organization designs and produces eco-friendly sandals made from repurposed vegetable waste, merging sustainability, comfort, and style. Each sandal represents more than a product — it’s a movement toward a greener, more circular economy in Africa.

PEGADAVERDE’s mission is to:

• Reduce waste by repurposing discarded materials.

• Create jobs for local communities, especially youth and women.

• Promote innovation in Mozambique’s fashion and manufacturing sectors.

• Inspire conscious consumption through affordable, sustainable products.

Every step taken in a PEGADAVERDE sandal is a step toward a cleaner environment, stronger communities, and a brighter, greener future.

The Challenges

While PEGADAVERDE has proven that sustainable footwear can work, scaling this vision remains a challenge.

Currently, production depends heavily on manual processes that are slow, costly, and limit output. The lack of specialized machinery prevents consistent, high-quality production and makes it difficult to meet growing demand. Without proper tools, it’s also hard to compete with conventional footwear manufacturers.

Funding shortages further limit the ability to:

• Acquire equipment for processing and shaping waste materials.

• Hire and train local workers.

• Expand marketing and distribution channels.

Yet, every challenge represents an opportunity — because PEGADAVERDE is more than a sandal brand. It’s a sustainable movement that tackles waste, unemployment, and environmental degradation all at once.

With your support, PEGADAVERDE can transform these challenges into solutions — purchasing vital machinery, training workers, and scaling production to bring eco-friendly footwear to communities across Mozambique and beyond.

Why It Matters

Mozambique, like much of the world, faces a growing waste problem — and limited sustainable job opportunities. PEGADAVERDE’s model offers a direct response to both.

Your contribution will help us:

• Purchase essential machinery to scale production efficiently.

• Train and employ local youth and women, creating dignified jobs and sustainable incomes.

• Expand our marketing and distribution, making eco-friendly sandals accessible to more people.

Each donation directly fuels social and environmental impact — turning waste into wealth and empowering communities through green innovation.

• Every pair of PEGADAVERDE sandals produced means:
• Less waste polluting the environment.
• More jobs for local artisans.
• More awareness of sustainable consumption in Africa.

By investing in PEGADAVERDE, you’re helping Mozambique become a hub for eco-conscious fashion and circular economy innovation — setting an example for the entire continent.

Solution

PEGADAVERDE’s vision is to establish a fully functional, scalable production line for sustainable sandals made from vegetable waste.

Our key objectives include:

• Machinery Acquisition: Purchasing equipment for waste processing, cutting, and molding to ensure efficiency and product quality.

• Workforce Development: Training and employing youth and women in sustainable production, design, and entrepreneurship.

• Waste-to-Product Innovation: Turning discarded vegetable waste into durable, eco-friendly sandals that rival conventional footwear.

• Market Expansion: Building strong distribution networks and retail partnerships to reach both local and international customers.

With these improvements, PEGADAVERDE will be able to produce thousands of sandals sustainably — each pair symbolizing environmental care, job creation, and economic empowerment.

This project is not just about footwear. It’s about building a movement — a future where Africa leads in sustainability, circular economy, and conscious innovation.