The International Alliance of Waste Pickers is a networking process supported by WIEGO, among thousands of waste picker organizations with groups in more than 32 countries covering mainly Latin America, Asia and Africa.
The organization is run by leaders elected every two years. Members are recruited from registered Self-Help groups. Members pay monthly subscription fees which facilitate the organization’s activities. Records kept by the group include member’s register, minutes book and attendance book.
Objectives
Contribute to cleaning the environment, improve livelihoods, keep local area clean, recognition of waste pickers
Partnering organizations
Municipal council of Kisumu offers transport, a dumpsite and equipment for cleaning.