Nyalenda Widows & Disabled Group

Kisumu, Kenya

Primary information

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%

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Benefits

Member benefits

Clean & healthy environment, Job creation & source of income

Services

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

Complementary Information

Information source

Africa 2009

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