The Latin American Regional Coordinator is responsible for providing technical assistance to waste picker organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean, facilitating collaboration between affiliates, and strengthening regional integration. The role includes supporting regional contributions to the IAWP Inaugural Congress and offering guidance on processes and projects aimed at enhancing the capacity of these organizations. Additionally, the Coordinator contributes to global advocacy efforts and works to improve the involvement and contribution of regional affiliates to IAWP initiatives.
Alejandro Mejía is the Latin American Regional Coordinator for IAWP, with a focus on supporting waste picker organizations in the region. He has been working with the National Network of Waste Pickers of Ecuador (RENAREC) since 2018, where he has helped implement inclusive recycling plans and contributed to public policy development for waste pickers in Ecuador. Alejandro is an economist specializing in project implementation leadership, and one of his key achievements is developing productive systems led by waste pickers in Ecuador. He is also the representative of Ecuador for the Iberoamerican Network of Young Leaders, where he works on global issues like climate change and circular economy. Alejandro views his greatest achievement as being a service tool for waste pickers in their ongoing fight for their rights.
Media Contact:
Alejandro Mejia
Latin American Regional Coordinator
alejandro@wastepickersinternational.org
www.globalrec.org
