International Alliance of Waste Pickers转发了
A silent workforce tirelessly sorts, collects, and recycles what society discards. Waste pickers—often overlooked and unrecognized—play a critical role in Tanzania’s waste management system. They recover valuable recyclables, reduce landfill waste, and contribute to the circular economy. Yet, their work remains informal, leaving them vulnerable to economic insecurity, health risks, and social exclusion. To commemorate International Waste Pickers Day, the Waste Pickers Summit 2025 was organized by the Tanzania Waste Pickers Association (TAWAPA) in collaboration with the International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP),?Nipe Fagio, and?TakaNiAjira Foundation. The summit theme was?“Strengthening Leadership and Capacity Building for Waste Pickers Organizations in Tanzania”. The main objectives of this summit were to train TAWAPA leaders and waste picker CBOs on leadership, advocacy, financial management, and organizational sustainability. Providing a platform to exchange best practices, challenges, and experiences in waste management. The summit facilitated discussions on policies affecting waste pickers and advocated for their formal recognition. The stakeholders’ meeting was championed by the International Alliance of Waste Pickers (IAWP) delegation that included Rachel Muturi from Kenya, Maddie Koena from South Africa, and Johnson Doe from Ghana. A powerful discussion was conducted with key stakeholders, government officials, and Waste Picker leaders to exchange insights on the future of Waste Pickers in Tanzania, policy inclusion, economic empowerment, and sustainable Waste Management solutions. In the long run, formalizing waste pickers is not just an environmental necessity; it is a social justice issue. As Tanzania moves towards a?zero-waste?future, it is time to ensure that the people at the heart of waste management, “Waste Pickers,” are not left behind. … #WastePickersSummit2025?#LetsValueWastePickers?#WastePickers?#Tanzania?#WasteHeroes?#ValueWastePickersTZ?#TambuaJengaThamini?#SikuYaWaokotaTaka?
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