<div>Wanderson Sabino, in his mid-50s, has dedicated more than 30 years of his life to waste management and environmental justice in Rio de Janeiro. As the leader of the Tubiacanga Waste Cooperative, he built a community where over 10 workers earned dignified livelihoods by collecting, sorting, and selling recyclable materials.
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<div>On September 15th, a devastating fire destroyed the entire cooperative. Everything was lost — the infrastructure, the sorting line, the baler, and all the stored recyclable material. What once was a vibrant workplace that turned waste into value and supported local families is now reduced to ashes.
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<div>We are raising at least €5,500 to help Wanderson take the first steps toward rebuilding.
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<div>First priority: restore the basic infrastructure of the cooperative (roof, walls, and electricity).
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<div>Next step: slowly recover essential equipment such as a baler and sorting line to restart operations.
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<div>Future goal: rebuild the cooperative into an even stronger hub for recycling and community resilience.
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<div>Your contribution will directly help Wanderson and his team recover their working means, restore their income, and continue creating social and environmental impact on the ground.
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<div>Together, we can show solidarity and make sure that a lifetime of dedication to recycling and dignity is not lost.
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<div>Support Wanderson and the Tubiacanga Waste Cooperative today. Every donation counts ! =)
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Help Rebuild Tubiacanga Waste Cooperative in Rio de Janeiro

Help Rebuild Tubiacanga Waste Cooperative in Rio de Janeiro

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