Empowering the Circular Economy
Every senti counts.
Senti powers the circular economy. We work with partners across the chain to open pathways to financial inclusion for the people behind it.
Our focus is simple: giving waste workers a financial identity of their own.
About Senti
Senti powers the circular economy. The millions of people who keep it moving deserve the same opportunities as everyone else, and we work to make sure they get them.
We started with a simple question: why are the hardest-working people the least recognised? Too many earn every day yet remain invisible to the financial system, with no way to prove what they contribute.
We support all waste workers, with particular attention to women and young people, who are the most likely to be left out. By helping marginalised communities gain a financial identity, Senti supports their growth, dignity and wellbeing.
Our work is grounded in thesis research at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) on women, youth and financial inclusion in the circular economy, so that what we do is shaped by evidence, not assumptions.
Why It Matters
Millions of people earn their living in the circular economy, yet most remain invisible to the financial system. We exist to change that.
Financial Identity
Hard, consistent work deserves recognition. We help frontline workers build a record of their contribution so they can access the financial services everyone else takes for granted.
Inclusion for All
We support every waste worker, with particular attention to women and young people, who are the most likely to be excluded from the financial system.
Dignity in Work
Formal recognition changes how workers are seen, paid and protected. We partner with organisations on the ground to make that recognition real.
A Cleaner Future
A thriving circular economy is good for communities and the environment alike. Supporting the people behind it keeps materials moving and cities cleaner.
Why "Senti"
In Swahili, "senti" means cent, the smallest denomination of currency. When people say "senti senti", they mean something insignificant. Too small to matter.
We named this product Senti because we believe the opposite. The waste economy runs on small transactions, a few shillings per kilogram, a handful of bottles at a time.
Our job is to make every senti visible: to prove that small, consistent work adds up to something meaningful, and to give waste workers the financial recognition they have earned.
Kila senti inahesabika.
Every cent counts.
Our Reach
Rooted in Dar es Salaam, building for the world.
Work with Senti
Whether you run a collection centre, invest in circular economy ventures, or work on waste-sector formalisation, we would like to hear from you.