Likoma Island, like many places, faces challenges from the widespread use of disposable plastics, which pose risks to both environmental and human health. In 2018, The foundation initiated Clean Up Likoma with the aim of working together with key community influencers and local government to reduce the amount of single-use plastic waste and general rubbish on the island in Lake Malawi.
The team regularly visits all 12 villages on Likoma, spreading awareness about how plastic pollution threatens food security, livelihoods, and health. Working hand-in-hand with local communities, they have dug rubbish pits, installed bins, and built strong relationships with both the Traditional Authority and the District Council.In 2024, the project continued to grow. The Likoma Stars Under-14 football team and a local volleyball team became active champions of the cause, joining in monthly clean-ups.
