Fundraising and global reuse are the circular textile economy in action
In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 80% of the population relies, partly or entirely, on second-hand clothing to meet their basic needs. On average, a Guinean citizen buys 6 items in a year.
The sale of 2nd hand clothes gives access to affordable, good-quality clothing to most of the population.
It helps save money for other family needs, such as housing, food, health and education.
ADPP-GB started Fundraising through 2nd hand clothes and shoes in 1988 for emergencies and some sales to generate a small income for project implementation.
This small funding has enabled ADPP-GB to apply for more funding from the National as well as International Partners for Education, Agriculture, Health and Community Development, supporting the people of Guinea-Bissau.
In 2020, ADPP-GB started to sort the clothes into categories, which allows the 1.446 costumers to buy their wished categories of 12kg, 15kg, 22,5kg or 45kg.
In 2025, the Fundraising Clothes & Shoes has worked with the sorting quality and mobilised costumers to buy different categories.
In 2025, 39 people are employed in the four outlets, sorting centre, sales and administration.
The Fundraising Clothes & Shoes operates according to the General Agreement with the Government of Guinea-Bissau.
531
Tons were sold
482
Tons were sorted into small bales