In collaboration with GRID-Arendal and other strategic partners, ISWA’s Women of Waste (WoW) Task Force has contributed to a unique, geographically tailored capacity-building Toolkit. This innovative resource is designed to facilitate a Just Transition for women in the informal recycling sector, providing opportunities for awareness, empowerment, and capacity enhancement.
Women constitute a significant percentage of the workforce in the informal recycling sector. Supporting their empowerment and capacity-building is crucial to fostering equal opportunities and achieving a healthier, more equitable society.
The Toolkit includes guidance and materials to:
- Form Circles: Create teams or groups where women in the informal recycling sector can connect, collaborate, and build community.
- Facilitate Activities: Conduct sessions using eight adaptable modules that cater to different geographic, developmental, and interest-based needs, ensuring the Toolkit’s relevance across diverse settings.
- Ensure Engagement and Leadership: Apply facilitation methods that keep participants safe, active, and engaged while encouraging them to take on leadership roles.
The Toolkit’s development involves thorough pilot testing in various regions to ensure its effectiveness and adaptability to diverse socio-economic and cultural contexts.
This resource is designed for organisations and individuals working with women in the informal recycling sector, including waste pickers’ associations, NGOs, universities, initiatives, and professional trainers.
