Making the presentation, the founder and executive director of YES, Attorney-at-law Stephen B. Lavalah disclosed that COVID-19 relief distribution was meant to identify with waste pickers. According to YES’ team leader, providing networking opportunities for waste pickers to directly connect with other waste pickers from across Africa and around the world will be pivotal to sharing stories and experiences. “We want to create a platform for waste pickers to freely communicate and explore opportunities in the midst of abundant challenges,” he added. This wouldn’t only be possible through waste pickers alone but everyone must get involved,” Kendemah noted. Joseph was elated to become one of the 103 waste pickers that benefited from the GAIA funded COVID-19 Relief Distribution for Waste Pickers implemented by Youth Exploring Solutions.

Source: Front Page Africa August 25, 2020 06:33 UTC