Turning Waste into Wealth Across Africa

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Transforming waste into wealth, driving Africa’s circular economy

Transforming waste into wealth, driving Africa’s circular economy

The Swarm Initiative is Africa’s leading youth-powered circular economy platform. We transform waste into economic opportunity through digital innovation, certified training, and scalable infrastructure. Join us in building a continent where waste is valued and youth are empowered.

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How The Swarm Ecosystem Works

Four pillars. One mission. Waste into Wealth – for people and planet.

01

TRAIN

Build Afirca’s
Green Workforce

3-month fellowships turn youth into certified circular economy entrepreneuers.

Join ABYT Network
02

TRACK

Every Drop.
Every Batch. Verified

Blockchain-grade traceability from kitchen or farm to conversion – ISCC PLUS ready.

Explore FOGCycle
03

TRADE

200+ Buyers.
Zero Middlemen.

Youth traders connect waste sellers directly to certified buyers across East Africa.

Explore CompoCoin
04

TRANSFORM

Waste Becomes
Clean Energy.
FOG -> Biodiesel & SAF. Crop waste -> compost & biofeedstock. Zero landfill
Our Programs

Our Programs

We transform waste to wealth across every organic stream

FALGSHIP PROGRAM

abyt network

African BioCircular
Youth Trader Network

  • Trains youth 18-36 in circular trade
  • 3-month certified fellow
  • 200+ corporate buyers
  • KES 50k-200k business loans
  • Powers  FOGCycle + CompoCoin

Pioneer projects: SAFI + AWARE

CORE PROGRAM

fOGCYCLE

Fats, oils & Grease
Circular Exchange

  • Collects waste cooking oil
  • Converts to biodiesel + SAF
  • 150+ liters oil/yr (Kenya)
  • KES 2B+ circular value
  • 3kg CO2 saved per kg FOG

Pioneer projects: SAFI

CORE PROGRAM

COMPOCOIN

Organic waste to
compost & Biofeed stock

  • Buys agri waste – cash on delivery
  • 7.4M+ farmers across KE~UG~TZ
  • 3.1M+ tonnes/yr recoverable
  • Connects to global feed buyers
  • Compost + biofuel +animal feed 

Pioneer projects: AWARE

Our Core Pillars

Train - Build Africa's Circular Economy Workforce

Every ABYT Network trader completes a 3-month certified fellowship in circular economy, HSE standards, and biofeedstock handling — building the workforce that powers FOGCycle and CompoCoin.

Join ABYT Network

Track

Digital Intelligence for Circular Systems.

Key Components

  • Swarm Technology: AI-powered tracking, analytics, compliance.
  • Swarm Programs: Real-time monitoring of ABYT Network & CompoCoin.
Monitor & Optimize

Trade

Market Access for Waste-to-Value.

Key Components

  • Swarm Programs: Access to ABYT bio-feedstock marketplace.
  • Swarm Coin: Digital currency for circular transactions.
Trade & Transact

Transform

Scale Impact Across Africa.

Key Components

  • Swarm Capital: Investment in circular economy infrastructure.
  • Swarm Foundation: Community impact & environmental justice.
Invest & Impact

OUR 2030 IMPACT TARGETS - We Transform waste into Wealth

2000 traders – 1,000,000 vendors – 6,000,000+ people reached

Youth Associates Targeted by 2029
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Youth Associates Targeted by 2029
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Households Supported
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Tonnes CO2e Avoided/yr
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People Reached
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FOG recovered/yr via FOGCycle
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Agri biofeedstock/yr via CompoCoin
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Organix Waste diverted
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Waste Diversion from Landfills
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Women in green jobs
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Swarm Buzz

Real stories. Real people. Real progress

SAFI and TAKA-EX: Innovations in Sustainable Cooking and Waste Exchange

From SAFI's clean cooking solutions to the TAKA-EX digital waste exchange, discover innovations creating a healthier and more efficient circular economy.
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Compo-Coin: A Digital Currency Backed by Compost

Earn Compo-Coin, a digital currency backed by compost. The Swarm Initiative rewards recycling organic waste, building a stable, green circular economy.
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The “Waste to Wealth” Revolution in Africa

The Swarm Initiative spearheads a "Waste to Wealth" revolution in Africa, building a circular economy that turns waste into sustainable opportunities.
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