Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Passionate about helping underprivileged students access education and combating plastic pollution. Hence, I Proposed a project which is to collect plastic bottles from pupils to pay school fees, partnering with schools.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

I am passionate about addressing the challenges faced by underprivileged students in accessing education and contributing to the global efforts in tackling plastic pollution. With this in mind, I propose a collaborative project that involves partnering with schools to collect plastic bottles from pupils in exchange for settling their school fees. OBJECTIVE: Our goal is to create a sustainable solution that not only supports education but also addresses the environmental impact of plastic waste. By encouraging pupils to bring in plastic bottles, we aim to instill a sense of responsibility towards the environment while providing financial assistance for their education. OPERATIONAL PLAN: Collaborate with schools to introduce designated collection points for plastic bottles.Conduct awareness programs to educate pupils about the environmental and educational benefits of recycling.Partner with recycling facilities to process the collected plastics.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Inability of parents to fulfill their financial obligation as regards to their children's school fees

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

To eradicate out of school children To boost the revenue base of school owners. To alleviate poverty

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

The target beneficiaries are: * School Owners * Pupils of primary and secondary schools *Underprivileged parents

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-05-16

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

0

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

Not yet started

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Providing financial support: Easing the economic burden for underprivileged students, moving them towards economic stability.Promoting education access: Breaking the poverty cycle by empowering individuals with skills and knowledge.Fostering economic empowerment: Encouraging entrepreneurship through sustainable means.Promoting environmental awareness: Reducing plastic pollution and encouraging recycling for a cleaner environment.Engaging communities: Building resilient communities through collective action and social cohesion.By addressing education, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and community engagement, the project works towards a more equitable society.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

This project aligns with the UN's No Poverty policy (SDG 1) by providing financial assistance for school fees, promoting education access, fostering economic empowerment through recycling, raising environmental awareness, and engaging communities. It eases the economic burden on underprivileged students, empowers them with skills and knowledge, encourages entrepreneurship, reduces plastic pollution, and builds resilient communities. This project contributes to a more equitable and prosperous society by addressing key aspects of poverty, education, sustainability, and community development.

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

This project supports the UN's Good Health and Well-being policy (SDG 3) by promoting education, environmental responsibility, economic empowerment, community engagement, and improved well-being. It links education with health, reduces environmental pollution, eases economic burdens, fosters community cohesion, and alleviates stress related to poverty. By addressing these aspects, the project contributes to a world where everyone has access to quality healthcare, nutrition, and opportunities for well-being.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

It greatly align with the quality Education goal of the UN, because quality education cannot occur outside proper funding. Therefore, this project will be a great source of funding for the Education sector

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

All genders will be given equal opportunity as no gender will be left out

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

One of the major aim of this project is to ensure a clean environment and a such that is free of diseases

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

By collecting and recycling plastic bottles, the project will reduce waste and elevate sustainable and quality environmental practices

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

It instills innovative and entrepreneurial skills in pupils. Secondly, it will

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

It promote creative way of solving educational problem of funding. It will assist schools in meeting up with their infrastructural deficit.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Yes, it is a great way of reducing inequality as pupils irrespective of their genders will have enough fund to meet up with their financial obligation as regards schooling

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

It will contribute to a hygienic and cleaner environment.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

It goes in line with the 3Rs. Recycle,Reuse and Reduce

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

It will reduce green house gas emissions.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

It will discourage water pollution. It will protect the aquatic ecosystem

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

It is a great idea in tackling land pollution.

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

It will support equal access to education equal access to education

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

It is a multi-partnership program among the school,community, financial institutions, pupils, labor and recycling companies

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

6

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

School owners. My business acumen will make me be outstanding

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

No