Public Space Installations are a major component of how people experience our circular economy innovation. One of the biggest challenges in the city of Accra has been the lack of sustainable cooling and bus shelter spaces across the city for biking, walking and jogging. Thousands of people walk and jog along the Aburi Mountain stretch […]
Fixing the City of Accra One Step at a Time – 09/20/25 Read More »
Last Friday, a wave of progress flowed through our office as ten determined Ecofem women entrepreneurs gathered to take the next critical step in their journey—officially registering their businesses. Having completed their initial training, this moment marked a transition from learning to action, moving from informal enterprise to formal recognition. Supporting them in this milestone
Empowering Ecofem Entrepreneurs: A Step Toward Formalization and Digital Growth-07/31/25 Read More »
On January 17, 2023, Mckingtorch Africa welcomed representatives from the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm Conventions, and the Basel Convention Coordinating Center for the Africa Region. Their visit followed the successful completion of a pilot project on reusable bags, conducted in partnership with Mckingtorch Africa and the UN Basel Convention headquarters in Switzerland. The delegates traveled from
At the heart of last year’s Earth Day commemoration at the U.S. Embassy in Accra was a sobering truth: Ghana’s environment is under siege. Environmental journalist Erastus Asare Donkor delivered a powerful message on the devastating toll of illegal mining, known as galamsey, and its ripple effects on water bodies, biodiversity, and human health. His
Earth Day Reflections: Why illegal Mining is Everyone’s Problem-06/04/25 Read More »
At Mckingtorch Africa, we have always believed that sustainability isn’t just about reducing waste, it’s about transforming it. That’s why we are excited to share a significant milestone in our journey: with support from UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) and the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, we received a grant in April
On June 3, 2023, McKingtorch Africa welcomed members of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for a vital dialogue focused on the inseparable connection between social justice and environmental sustainability. What began as a casual roundtable blossomed into something deeper; a rich conversation about social justice through the lens of environmental sustainability. Participants discussed the idea that
On October 19, 2023, McKingtorch Africa had the honor of hosting 50 young leaders from 18 African countries at its facility as part of the Young African Leaders Climate Tech Program, an initiative led by the YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa. The visit offered these emerging climate innovators with an in-depth understanding of McKingtorch
On September 22, 2023, Makafui Awuku, the founder and CEO of McKingtorch Africa, hosted a distinguished team from various USAID organizations from both Africa and the United States at his facility in Ghana. This visit recognized McKingtorch Africa’s innovative model, which the U.S. Embassy in Ghana has praised as one of the most successful and
Across many communities, the need for basic infrastructure is often overlooked, and hospitals frequently stretch limited resources to care for the most vulnerable—especially when it comes to providing newborns with safe, reliable beds. In 2023 McKingtorch Africa continued to reimagine waste as a resource through a groundbreaking initiative- “Beds for Babies”, an initiative that brings
Beds for Babies: Reimagining Waste into Hope for Newborn Care-05/27/25 Read More »
~A Year of Purpose in Motion 2022 was a year that came rumbling~loud with chaos, thick with challenges. But in the heart of Accra, from the dirt and the dust, we sculpted hope. Turning bold ideas into everyday impact, constructing the first ever bus shelter on the African continent made entirely from recycled plastic. 3.5
2022: Through the waste, we Rose-05/27/25 Read More »
