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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 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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  • 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. Project

    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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  • 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. Organization

    Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA)

    Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) members include street/market vendors, construction workers, waste pickers, 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. Organization

    Alliance for Zambian Informal Economy Associations (AZIEA)

    The Alliance for Zambian Informal Economy Associations (AZIEA) is the national umbrella organization for associations of informal workers...

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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. Organization

    Le Syndicat des Vendeurs de Matériaux de Construction du Togo (SYVEMACOT)

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