Episode 23: Oscar Méndez and Isabel Cristina Gamez, on Transforming Plastic into Classrooms

Many communities in Côte d'Ivoire have an excess of plastic waste and a deficit of classroom space. So UNICEF partnered with Conceptos Plásticos to find an innovative, cost-effective solution to address both issues: school buildings made from recycled plastic bricks. On this week's episode, co-founders Oscar Méndez and Isabel Cristina Gamez join us to talk about the importance of empowering local women, how they'll scale up the initiative, and showcasing their work at the UNGA.

Check out a finished classroom: https://bit.ly/2Du7TZN

Learn how you can get active with UNICEF in your community: www.unicefusa.org/unite

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