Ugandan App Neibar Transforms Second-Hand Access, Boosts Communities
Neibar, a Ugandan-based app, is transforming the way low-income communities access second-hand items. Founded by Namwanza Ronald in 2024, the platform aligns with its mission of free giving, currently operating without external funding. It's making a significant impact in Uganda, with Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa showing slower uptake.
The app, Neibar, was born out of Ronald's EcoCycle Foundation, aiming to reduce waste and inequality. It notifies users of nearby available items via email, with recipients reserving items on a first-come, first-served basis. The platform encourages public pickup meetings and limits reservations to five items per day to prevent hoarding.
Sabbi Derrick, a Ugandan computer science student, received a used laptop through Neibar, which boosted his academic performance. Similarly, Nabatte Kevina in Kenya secured a bed for her daughter, easing financial pressure. Neibar's impact is evident in these personal stories.
Ronald envisions creating a local circular economy in Africa by recycling products at the end of their life cycle. The platform is exploring external funding and partnerships to secure long-term financial stability without compromising its core promise of free giving.
Neibar, with Uganda as its strongest market, is successfully reducing waste and closing inequality gaps. By promoting the use of second-hand items, it's making a tangible difference in communities. As it explores external funding, Neibar remains committed to its mission of free giving, ensuring that pre-owned items continue to benefit those in need.
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