Impact Stories

Impact Stories highlight the lived experiences of waste pickers and their organizations around the world. These stories showcase collective achievements, community-led initiatives, and the real impact of organizing for dignity, recognition, and environmental justice. Through these narratives, we amplify waste pickers’ voices and celebrate their contributions to more sustainable and equitable systems.

An Atlas of Resilience: Johnson’s Journey from Landfill to Leadership

January 2, 2026

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News

Stay up to date with the latest developments from the global waste pickers’ movement- announcements, campaigns, achievements, struggles and key updates from our union.
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Collective Political Statement on Dumpsite Closures

Waste Pickers: Guardians of the Circular Economy – Severino Lima Jr. Statement on March 1°

International Waste Pickers Day: honoring lives lost and fighting for dignity, safety and a just transition

UNEA-7 STATEMENT

Report to Executive Council: Our Work from May 1 to October 31, 2024

Joint Statement: World Circular Economy Forum 2025. A Call to Centre Inclusivity and Perspectives from the Global South.

Solidarity in the Face of Eviction: Global Waste Pickers Stand with Likoni Community

Regional Coordination and Progress: Red-LACRE’s 2025 Secretariat Meeting in Chile

IAWP, PPIM-IPI, and WALHI Stand in Solidarity with Workers Affected by Indonesian Government’s Decision to Close 343 Dumpsites

India Launches NAMASTE Scheme to Recognize and Support Waste Pickers

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