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A.P.E. | Cairo,Egypt

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History of A.P.E. The Zabbaleen: A History. The Association for the Protection of the Environment (A.P.E.) is an Egyptian non-governmental organisation established in 1984 and registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs under license number 3255. A staff of more than four hundred people runs the day-to-day operations of the organization. As part of its commitment to empowering the local community and providing sustainable solutions, the majorityof A.P.E.’s employees are Zabbaleen commu...2010 A.P&...

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A.P.E. | Cairo,Egypt

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History of A.P.E. The Zabbaleen: A History. Please find a complete list of our recycling machines in the following download:. APE Final Product and Machinery Catalogue 2010. Be an Eco-Conscious Consumer. Arrange a visit to an A.P.E. site. Please check back regularly for news and updates from A.P.E. Get the latest cool stuff on your email. 2010 A.P.E. Cairo,Egypt Web Design by smartcomm.

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A.P.E. | Cairo,Egypt

http://ape.org.eg/PatchWork.html

History of A.P.E. The Zabbaleen: A History. APE produces a beautiful collection of patchwork quilts and bags using discarded scraps of fabrics collected from factories and ateliers. A selection of these products can be viewed here. Be an Eco-Conscious Consumer. Arrange a visit to an A.P.E. site. Please check back regularly for news and updates from A.P.E. Get the latest cool stuff on your email. 2010 A.P.E. Cairo,Egypt Web Design by smartcomm.

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A.P.E. | Cairo,Egypt

http://ape.org.eg/BriefIntro.html

History of A.P.E. The Zabbaleen: A History. At APE., our focus is on helping the Zabbaleen to find income generating activities that are also environmentally sound. The Rug Weaving, Patchwork, and Paper Recycling projects provide young women with skills, an income, and most importantly, a sense of empowerment and improved self-esteem. The women produce beautiful, high quality work. APE has developed an international reputation. Our products have been featured in the New York Times.

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A.P.E. | Cairo,Egypt

http://ape.org.eg/TheZabbaleenHistory.html

History of A.P.E. The Zabbaleen: A History. The Zabbaleen: A History. The Zabbaleen: A History. The Zabbaleen are descendents of subsistence farmers who started migrating from Upper Egypt to Cairo in the 1940s. Fleeing poor harvests and poverty they came to the city and set-up makeshift settlements around the city. They stuck to their tradition of raising pigs, goats, chickens and other animals, while seeking other work. Be an Eco-Conscious Consumer. Arrange a visit to an A.P.E. site.

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A.P.E. | Cairo,Egypt

http://ape.org.eg/TheLocations.html

History of A.P.E. The Zabbaleen: A History. The Zabbaleen: A History. Located on the hills surrounding Cairo, Moquattam is the largest of the Zabbaleen settlements scattered around the city. Moquattam is the headquarters of A.P.E. and remains the heart of the Association. The establishment of the compost plant in 1985 in Moquattam was the start of the whole association. Be an Eco-Conscious Consumer. Arrange a visit to an A.P.E. site. Please check back regularly for news and updates from A.P.E.

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A.P.E. | Cairo,Egypt

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History of A.P.E. The Zabbaleen: A History. In Memory of Sanaa / Yvonne. Samia’s story is truly inspiring. She has been at A.P.E. for 22 years, having come to the organisation at the age of 9 years old. She began by taking in work at home and training with A.P.E. from home. Later she joined the rug department in Moquattam and learnt to read and write, eventually receiving her diploma. She got married at the age of 16 and has 3 children. Photography: by Zein Khalifa. Be an Eco-Conscious Consumer.

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A.P.E. | Cairo,Egypt

http://ape.org.eg/ThePrograms.html

History of A.P.E. The Zabbaleen: A History. The Zabbaleen: A History. Child Protection and Development. APE launched a literacy program in 1989 in a small apartment in Moqattam. This small beginning has grown to include a nursery, a preschool, literacy classes and preparatory tutorial classes for girls who need additional tuition. APE runs a comprehensive number of health programs, offering services that directly affect the community. Be an Eco-Conscious Consumer. Get the latest cool stuff on your email.

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A.P.E. | Cairo,Egypt

http://ape.org.eg/Mission.html

History of A.P.E. The Zabbaleen: A History. APE's mission is to promote environmentally safe solid waste management in Egypt through empowering garbage collectors, particularly women, youth, and children, to become technologically able to manage a viable system of household waste, including recycling. Through comprehensive development, including health, education, social, economic and cultural programs, garbage collectors become agents of change for a better environment. Be an Eco-Conscious Consumer.

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A.P.E. | Cairo,Egypt

http://ape.org.eg/ResourcesAndLinks.html

History of A.P.E. The Zabbaleen: A History. The Zabbaleen: A History. APE and the Zabbaleen in the News. Finding a Market for Crafts Made by the Trash Collectors of Cairo, New York Times. The Garbage Attack: Turning a Crisis into an Opportunity, Al Ahram Weekly: Beyond. Cleaning Cairo, but Taking a Livelihood, New York Times. The Garbage People of Cairo, Geographical Magazine. Future's So Bright, Guernica. Sugarcoating Empowerment, UNESCO Courier. Publications on A.P.E. and the Zabbaleen. Syada Greiss, e...