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Child Care in Markets
Workers in informal employment often lack access to high quality public services, including child-care services. Lack of child-care support...
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Coping in Crisis: South African Workers’ Lives in COVID-19
Background There is widespread recognition, both internationally and in South Africa, that the measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 have...
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Reducing Waste in Coastal Cities through Inclusive Recycling
The RWCC Project Waste pickers worldwide contribute significantly in preventing ocean waste pollution by recycling and reusing materials...
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Global Movement of Home-Based Workers
History of this Movement Home-based workers approached SEWA. We realized that many ’housewives’ are workers, but are invisible – even for...
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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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Fair Trade Project in Kenya
The women of Basecamp Maasai Brand, a fair trade self-help group, gained vital business and leadership skills essential for bringing in income....
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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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Tanzania
OHS Project in Tanzania The OHS project has worked through the Tanzanian affiliates of the International Union of Food and Allied Workers...
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Waste Integration in South Africa (WISA)
Informal waste pickers play an integral role in South Africa’s waste industry and keep tonnes of material out of landfills. Now, they are...
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