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.

Upper Hill Youth Group

Year formed: 2009
Language: English
Number of members: 31
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. Financial records, partnership contracts, minutes, annual reports and documentation activities are recorded and kept.
Objectives: Contribute to cleaning the environment, social and economic empowerment of waste pickers, rights dignity and welfare of workers, encourage sustainable practices
Partnering organizations: BAMATO buys plastics. TUFFORM, World Vision Kenya, Youth Alive Kenya, WOFAK (Women Fighting Aids in Kenya), STIPA, CIPAC (Cities in Partnership with Communities), Nyanza Youth Coalition
Funding: Partners, Self funded
Internal elections: Annually
Women composition: 64,5%

Member benefits: Clean & healthy environment, Job creation & source of income
Safety & Technology: Gloves, Safety boots

How is the relationship with the municipality?: Excellent and/or friendly
Types of materials: Biodegradable waste, Clothing, Glass, Household items, Metals, Paper and cardboard, Plastics
Activities: Selling materials, Waste collection, Waste management, Waste sorting
Challenges to access waste: Foul smell & contamination from waste, Lack of education & training, Lack of infrastructure & resources, Negative attitude towards waste, Transportation