KIWOI engages in various income-generating activities, provides trainings and educational programs, and operates an orphanage. Since 2006, KIWOI has been making and selling original handcrafts made of used plastic drinking straws. The line of products includes a variety of bags, mats, earrings, belts, and even shoes. This unique income-generating activity has provided a number of women with employment opportunities, while protecting the environment through the re-use of plastic waste and locally available materials. In addition, KIWOI has been training groups of women in other regions of Uganda how to make the straw products.
