New: Hopcyku Academy teaches waste management, reuse and the circular economy, with a certificate for every course you pass.
Since 2017

We have been empowering people and communities since 2017

At the forefront of poverty eradication, we utilize waste as a valuable resource. By equipping individuals with skills to upcycle waste materials, we help build sustainable livelihoods and promote economic growth in disenfranchised communities.

We are driven by a profound commitment to empower underserved communities, combating both waste pollution and poverty through skill training and circular economy

Our programmes

Skills that turn waste into livelihoods

Trainees making footwear from waste tyres and textiles

Waste tire to shoes

Dedicated to transforming textile and tire waste into fashionable, eco-friendly footwear. We merge creativity with sustainability, empowering communities through vocational skills while combating waste pollution and unemployment.

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Furniture made from discarded tyres

Waste tire to furniture

Innovatively repurposing discarded tires into stylish and functional furniture pieces. Our team merges craftsmanship with environmental consciousness, offering vocational training that not only creates sustainable products but also addresses waste pollution challenges.

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Participants in a basic digital training session

Basic digital training

Equipping individuals with fundamental digital and marketing skills essential for navigating today’s job market. We empower participants to harness the power of technology and communication, fostering economic independence while contributing to waste reduction.

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Read about our community event, Ekiti Unleashed

A Hopcyku Foundation trainee at work
Our mission
Our mission is to empower underserved communities by providing skill training, transforming waste into sustainable products, combating pollution, and alleviating poverty.

Our foundation is dedicated to creating a lasting impact by providing essential skills and knowledge to marginalized communities and people, ensuring a brighter and sustainable future.

Our impact

Measured in tonnes, products and people

Waste diversion and environmental benefits

25KWe have successfully diverted 25000 tonnes of waste, including tires, plastics, and textiles, from dumpsites and drainage systems. This commitment reduces landfill waste and minimizes environmental pollution, contributing to a cleaner and healthier planet.

Circular economy and product innovation

10K+With over 10,000 upcycled products sold, we are championing the circular economy by transforming discarded materials into functional, eco-friendly products. Our innovative approach demonstrates how creativity can drive sustainable change.

Empowering women and communities

15K+We have empowered over 15,000 individuals, primarily women and girls, by providing essential vocational and digital skills. Through our upcycling programs, they create and market eco-friendly products, fostering economic independence and community development.
Key milestones

What that looks like on the ground

Our commitment to empowering communities is evident in the tangible improvements we’ve facilitated, creating a ripple effect that resonates in every life touched and every community empowered.

15,000

We’ve empowered over 15,000 individuals, majorly women and girls, with essential vocational and digital skills. Our initiative focuses on upcycling waste, enabling them not only to create eco-friendly products but also to market and sell their creations.

818

We have donated 818 chairs made from waste to Nigerian public schools, not only alleviating the scarcity of furniture but also showcasing the potent impact of waste transformation in creating meaningful solutions for society.

2,500

We take pride in training 2,500 public school children in Nigeria on waste upcycling, initiating a strategy that begins from the cradle and ensures a future where waste is seen as a valuable resource to be creatively repurposed.

Health and environmental impact

Our initiatives mitigate the health risks associated with waste pollution, particularly from harmful practices like tire burning.

In the workshop

Circular economy vocational skill training

Hopcyku Foundation vocational training photo
Hopcyku Foundation vocational training photo
Hopcyku Foundation vocational training photo
A shoe sole made from recycled tyre rubber
Sole made from tire
Hopcyku Foundation trainees at work
Hopcyku Foundation vocational training photo
Furniture made from waste
Waste to furniture
Upcycled products made by Hopcyku trainees
Hopcyku upcycling
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Kaduna Waste Upcycling Training

In November 2023, we held the first of its kind waste upcycling empowerment training in the northern part of Nigeria. This video showcases the group projects and how synergy and passion played a vital role in the success of the training.

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Made by our trainees

Projects made by trainees

A project made by a Hopcyku trainee
A project made by a Hopcyku trainee
A project made by a Hopcyku trainee
A project made by a Hopcyku trainee
A project made by a Hopcyku trainee
A project made by a Hopcyku trainee
A project made by a Hopcyku trainee
A project made by a Hopcyku trainee
A project made by a Hopcyku trainee
A project made by a Hopcyku trainee

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Get in touch

Join us in revolutionizing waste management and fostering sustainability. Whether you’re interested in creative upcycling, sustainable sales, or partnering for impactful initiatives, we invite you to connect with Hopcyku today. Let’s collaborate for a cleaner environment and a brighter future.

Lagos, Nigeria | Washington DC, USA · hello@hopcyku.tech