Re-birth bricks, also known as recycled bricks, are bricks that are made from recycled materials, such as construction waste, demolished buildings, or other sources of recycled materials. Instead of using raw materials, like clay or concrete, to manufacture new bricks.

The Rebirth Brick project is a material manufacturing initiative designed to transform rubble and debris into lightweight, durable building blocks. The bricks are produced using a semi-manual machine that combines broken bricks and rubbles with other materials such as cut-up pieces of wheat straws and cement. This technology is highly adaptable, user-friendly, and does not require extensive training or costly equipment. The Rebirth Brick project can help address several challenges faced by communities in Ukraine and South Sudanese refugee community, such as: Debris Management: The Rebirth Brick project can help reduce the cost and effort required for cleaning up debris after natural disasters or conflicts. The rubble and broken bricks can be recycled and used to produce new building blocks, reducing waste and minimizing the environmental impact. Emotional and Cultural Relevance: The Rebirth Brick project recognizes the value of the remaining piles of rubble and bricks that still contain the hopes and memories of the people who once lived there. By utilizing these materials to produce new building blocks, the project can help preserve the cultural heritage of the affected communities and promote a sense of emotional and mental healing.

About the creative talent

Vuga William, a South Sudanese, has been a refugee for 28 years. He was forced to flee his homeland due to civil war and has been residing in the Pagriniya Refugee Settlement in Uganda’s Adjumani district. The difficulties he faced as a refugee prompted him to establish the Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF), a Community Based Organization that aims to empower and change the narrative for both refugees and host communities in the refugee camps by providing access to skills and knowledge. His work with YEF has transformed him into a tech advocate and community leader. He began his journey by self-training and learning through a peer-to-peer structure with friends. He later initiated the Defyhatenow project in Adjumani, which is an initiative that combats online and offline hate speech. He organized multiple meetups and workshops for his community to assists thousands of communities in addressing their local problems and provides young people with access to information and basic education.