Grace Aboh Dotou

Grace Aboh Dotou (born 1943) is a Beninese teacher, entrepreneur and activist. After she retired from teaching, she created a network of women to create clothing and marketable products made from non-biodegradable plastic bags by disinfecting and recycling them. In 2002, Grace Aboh won a United Nations prize for her work and in 2005, she was one of a group of 1,000 women nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Quotes I had created a center where we made palm oil and gari. One day, my dog died after swallowing a plastic bag. That triggered everything. On the origin of her recycling initiative, as quoted in Courrier International, 10 June 2009 I collect plastic bags from the streets, I wash them, disinfect them, and then we transform them into bags, clothes and table mats. It is a treasure in the trash. Describing her work, as quoted in PeaceWomen Across the Globe What we do is for improvement of the environment, living conditions for women and children, and finally, financial capacities of women. On her training program for unschooled girls External links Grace Aboh Dotou Category:1943 births Category:Activists from Benin Category:Women activists Category: Educators Category:Living people Category:20th century