The United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAid), launched a new project that will help women working in Metro Manila's solid waste and recycling sectors gain access to business and livelihood opportunities.

USAid's Women in Waste's Economic Empowerment (WWEE) is a four-year, approximately P75-million project that will provide business and personal empowerment training, as well as funding and mentorship opportunities, so that women can continue to support their families and contribute meaningfully to the country's economy.