NGO launches project to spotlight women in sustainable fashion
EcoSmart Club, a youth-led organisation focused on climate action, has introduced the Oniparo Project to promote sustainable fashion and address textile waste. The initiative highlights the vital role of women known as Oniparos, who collect and exchange used clothing in Western Nigeria. Hannah Omokhaye, the founder, emphasized the environmental and economic benefits of their work, noting the challenges they face from economic and climate changes. The project aims to document their contributions and raise awareness about circular economy practices.
TLDR
- EcoSmart Club launched the Oniparo Project, a nine-month sustainable fashion research initiative.
- The project spotlights Oniparos, women who collect and exchange discarded clothes in Western Nigeria.
- Hannah Omokhaye said the initiative will document the environmental and economic value of these women's activities.
- The project, supported by the African Climate Alliance, will run from March to October 2026.
- The initiative aims to raise public awareness about textile waste and promote policy recognition for women in the informal circular economy.
