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.

Nyalenda Widows & Disabled Group

Year formed: 2003
Language: English
Number of members: 34
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
Membership: Yes
Organization Structure: The group has a management committee; Chairman,Treasurer and Secretary. Records kept by the group include cash book, daily activities and collections in progress.
Objectives: Fight against discrimination and poverty
Partnering organizations: SECODE for funding. BAMATO purchases plastics.
Funding: Membership fees, Partners, Self funded
Internal elections: Every 3 years
Women composition: 73,5%

Member benefits: Clean & healthy environment, Job creation & source of income

How is the relationship with the municipality?: Excellent and/or friendly
Types of materials: Biodegradable waste, Clothing, Metals, Paper and cardboard, Plastics
Are they selling to middlemen?: Yes
Challenges to access waste: Foul smell & contamination from waste, Lack of infrastructure & resources, Lack of recognition, Transportation