Accompaniment is at the heart of our WORK.
We walk alongside families in landfill-adjacent communities to build pathways to economic independence through good, dignified jobs.
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Our programs are just the tools.
Our real work is showing up, listening, and committing to the long haul. We believe the people closest to the problem are also closest to the solution. That's why our model is participatory, driven by empathy, and defined by a simple promise: we stay until the work is finished.
EXAMPLE FROM: https://www.buildon.org/our-work/buildon-global
our program model
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Listen First
Our first step is to learn from communities about their specific needs and goals.
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Co-Create Solutions
We build a 'wraparound' support system with the community, addressing interconnected needs like healthcare, education, and job training.
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Strengthen Livelihoods
We walk alongside collectors and their families, connecting them with training, resources, and access to fair markets to build stable, dignified jobs that break the cycle of poverty for good.
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Drive Systems Change
We use our on-the-ground experience to advise brands and partners, helping create a more just and equitable recycling ecosystem for all.
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In Haiti, where our journey began, we partner with community leaders to rebuild and strengthen local recycling infrastructure. We are working to establish a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) that will increase the volume and value of materials collected, creating more dignified income opportunities.
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In Ghana, we collaborate with local partners like SOAR and rePATRN to invest in community-led recycling infrastructure. By supporting the launch of new processing equipment, we help connect collectors in schools and hospitals to larger markets.
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In Hualien County, we partner with the collectors and their families who rely on this work as their main source of income. Our subsidy program provides direct, reliable income that helps them pay for essentials like utility bills, healthcare, and rent.
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EXAMPLE FROM: https://www.buildon.org/our-work/buildon-global
STORIES THAT INSPIRE
“Keeping the environment clean for my community means a lot to me. It's taking care of where I am living with my family, it is also help me to make money to care for my kids.”
— Tony, collector from haiti
“WORK HAS OPENED DOORS I NEVER IMAGINED. TODAY, HAVING A SMALL BUSINESS IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS THAT HAS HAPPENED TO OUR FAMILY.”
— Simone, Small Business Development Participant from Haiti
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— Mr. & Mrs. Shen, Collectors from Taiwan
join our mission
Our accompaniment model is a long-term promise, and your support makes it possible. Every gift helps us show up, listen, and stay until the work is done. Help us continue to be a committed partner to families building a life of dignity and choice.