Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers (AIW) i

The Global Alliance is currently focusing on the sharing and exchange of information and solidarity among thousands of waste pickers’...

The Global Alliance is currently focusing on the sharing and exchange of information and solidarity among thousands of waste pickers’ organizations, with the support and coordination of WIEGO and contributions from waste picker leaders and allies across the world. The Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers (AIW) is made up of over 30 organizations that work with waste pickers in 24 cities in India. AIW is engaged in activities that highlight the contribution of waste pickers and strives to integrate waste pickers into solid waste management. Its activities include organizing workshops and exchange programs, bringing together large numbers of waste pickers for city, state, and national events, and facilitating the participation of waste pickers in the UNFCCC processes all over the world. The organizing process of AIW as well as the support provided to waste pickers’ groups and allies in Asia (Bangladesh, Philippines, China, Nepal) is coordinated by KKPKP and supported by WIEGO.