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.

Tematema Women Group

Year formed: 2001
Language: English
Number of members: 20
Type of members: Waste picker support organization
Occupation of members: Itinerant buyers, Waste collectors
Type of Organization: Community based organization
Organizational Reach: Local
Workplace of members: Collection from companies, Fixed
Membership: Yes
Organization Structure: Executive Committee comprising 7 members. Records kept are receipt books, bank statements and annual reports.
Objectives: Social and economic empowernment of waste pickers, contribute to cleaning the environment, recycling
Partnering organizations: BAMATO, SECODE, KIWAMA
Funding: Membership fees, Self funded
Internal elections: Annually
Women composition: 90,0%

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, Other, Plastics
Activities: Buying materials, New items made from collected materials, Selling materials
Challenges to access waste: Foul smell & contamination from waste, Lack of infrastructure & resources, Price fluctuations of waste, Transportation