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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Impact Story

    Maasai Women Bead Better Products, Better Lives

    by Leslie Vryenhoek

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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Impact Story

    Bega kwa Bega: Shoulder to Shoulder Achieving their Goals

    In a Nairobi slum, the women of  Bega kwa Bega are checking linens—table runners, decorative cushion covers and an ingenious pan carrier—and...

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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Impact Story

    Ngalo: Kampala Women’s Group Sews—and Reaps Big Rewards

    Agnes Mugabi holds Ngalo’s official Certificate of RegistrationLike all groups involved in the WIEGO-led Leadership & Business...

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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Impact Story

    In Jinja, Women Come Together to Learn and to Earn

    Kyebajja Tobona Women’s Group, affiliated to Nurturing Uganda, a member of UGAFAT This is one in a series of WIEGO Network impact stories. View...

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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Impact Story

    Success for the Women of Machakos Cooperative Union

    For a group of women who weave baskets in Machakos, Kenya, coming together to work—and coming to perceive their basket weaving as a business—has...

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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Impact Story

    Confidence Soars for Nurturing Uganda’s Women

    An alliance between Nurturing Uganda, an NGO in the rural area of Jinja, the Ugandan Association for Alternative Trade (UGAFAT), and WIEGO...

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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Project

    Fair Trade Project in Uganda

    Stories of Change in Uganda In Uganda, WIEGO had two fair trade partners that delivered Business & Leadership Skills training and support:...

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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Project

    Fair Trade Project in Ghana

    Ghana For Kuapa Kokoo, singing is a vital part of the training. Listen to learn why and hear a song (MP3, 1min/48sec)In Ghana, WIEGO’s fair...

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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Impact Story

    Empowering More Women to Empower More Women

    Leadership & Business Skills for Women Fair Trade Producers used a cascading approach to training. In Ghana, Kenya and Uganda, WIEGO’s...

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  • Workers in the informal economy from six different sectors. A Domestic Worker, a Garment Worker, a Home-Based Worker, a Street Vendors / Market Trader, a Transport Worker, and a Waste Picker. Project

    Women’s Economic Empowerment – Domestic Workers

    Domestic Workers’ Leadership for EmpowermentEconomic and Employment Rights: Advancing Domestic Workers’ Leadership

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