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Pension for the working poor: events kick off May 7th in Delhi
Pension for the aging working poor is not a freebie. It is not about welfare but a sign of gratitude towards those in their twilight years. Yes they were not treated fairly during ...
“Works not Waste — Visions for a Green Economy” (Huffington Post)
India – 2 May 2012 – The Rio+20 meeting is just a few weeks away. Sitting here in India’s sixth largest city, Pune, there is evidence of deep transformation since...
The Global Workshop of Waste Pickers Concludes
In the final day of the First Global Workshop of Waste Pickers, representatives from 26 countries wrapped up their session. The workshop has been held in Pune at Yashada April 24...
Threats to waste pickers (workshop notes)
Here a complete list of the threats that each wastepickers and/or organization has expressed (thanks to Federico di Maria). They are partially ordered, but more analysis is needed....
Notes: Understanding Different Models
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Press release: Waste pickers from 30 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America gather for the First Global Workshop of Waste Pickers
Pune is at an historical moment. It is not only learning but it showcasing possibly the largest experience of integrating waste pickers in to solid waste management through formal ...
Slideshow – National Convention of Waste Pickers: Field Visits
On April 25th, waste pickers from Latin America and Africa made field visits during the National Convention of Waste Pickers. They visited residential buildings using SWaCH’s door to door collection as well as composting projects and biogas plants.
Press Release: Waste pickers frame common struggles and demands
For immediate release Pune – April 26, 2012 In the final day of the National Convention of Waste Pickers, waste pickers from India and across Asia spoke of their successes an...