The organizations listed in this WAW database were the result of the effort to merge in one place multiple waste picker related organizations data bases in 2014. Visit the current list of affiliates to the International Alliance of Waste Pickers.

Jar Little Widows and Orphans (JALAWI)

Year formed: 2005
Number of members: 15
Type of members: Waste picker support organization
Occupation of members: Waste collectors, Waste pickers
Type of Organization: Self-help group
Organizational Reach: Local
Workplace of members: Door to door, Sorting center
Membership: Yes
Organization Structure: The group has a chairlady, a secretary, a treasurer, an organizing secretary and a group coordinator. The capacity of the members determines their selection to become leaders of the group and this is through elections which are held annually. Its management committee constitutes of 2 men and 3 women. The members do pay a membership fee. Recruitment of new members is done only when the person interested has met all the requirements and is committed to the group’s activities after which he/she pays a registration fee. Records kept are that of any activities taken, collection of money and minutes of meetings.
Objectives: Contribute to cleaning the environment, job creation, keep local area clean, achieve efficient sustainable solid waste management in the city
Partnering organizations: KASDEN, BAMATO, MANYATTA YOUTH GROUP
Affiliations: Civil society organization, Waste picker organization
Funding: Self funded
Internal elections: Annually
Women composition: 66,7%

How is the relationship with the municipality?: Excellent and/or friendly
Types of materials: Glass, Household items, Metals, Plastics
Are they selling to middlemen?: Yes
Activities: New items made from collected materials, Selling materials, Waste collection
Challenges to access waste: Foul smell & contamination from waste, Lack of infrastructure & resources, Lack of recognition