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.

Manyatta Aids Community Based STI Services (MACOBASS)

Year formed: 2002
Number of members: 35
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, Slums
Membership: Yes
Organization Structure: The organization has a structure and each and every department has their leading team. The leaders are selected by two thirds of the members and CDA must be present and it’s done after two years. The members do pay membership fee. Records of minutes, cash books, letters, activities and list of members including receipt books are kept.
Objectives: Education and training, improve quality of life, cleaning, contribute to cleaning the environment, keep local area clean, social and economic empowerment of waste pickers
Education and training: Waste management
Partnering organizations: CIPAC (Cities in Patnership with Communities) - Governance Training. C-MEDA - Agri-business and health promotion. COVAW - paralegal training. World Vision - provide care and support services. K.C.D.F - provide school fees for girl child support in secondary schools. Municipal Council - provide support in waste collection. Sana International - provide water and sanitation.
Affiliations: Government, Ngo, Not for profit organization
Funding: Ngo funds, Self funded
Internal elections: Every 2 years
Women composition: 71,4%

Member benefits: Child assistance programmes, Education programmes, Job creation & source of income
Safety & Technology: First aid kits, Gloves, Safety boots

How is the relationship with the municipality?: Excellent and/or friendly
Types of materials: Glass, Metals, Paper and cardboard
Are they selling to middlemen?: Yes
Activities: Composting, Selling materials, Waste collection
Treatmet of organic materials: Composting
Challenges to access waste: Foul smell & contamination from waste, Lack of infrastructure & resources, Transportation