YOUNG GIRL TURNS WASTE FABRIC INTO BUSINESS

NAMPA
2024-12-20
By: Charmaine Boois

MARIENTAL, 20 DEC(NAMPA) - At just nine years old, Lewatle Uaputauka is proving that age is no barrier to making a meaningful impact on one’s community. Lewatle has embarked on a journey many aspiring entrepreneurs only dream of by launching a business that not only creates positive change but also addresses one of the world’s most pressing issues; climate change.

While her peers are focused on school and play, Lewatle is a...
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