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Global Fairness Initiative The Global Fairness Initiative (GFI) develops more equitable, sustainable approaches to economic development for the world's working poor.

The Global Fairness Initiative (GFI) is committed to creating a more just, inclusive future for workers in the informal economy by strengthening their voice, their access to rights and their engagement in policy to ensure their livelihoods are resilient. Visit us at www.globalfairness.org

Recently GROOTS Kenya invited Global Fairness Initiative, Self Employed Women's Association-SEWA, and Project Dandelion...
06/19/2026

Recently GROOTS Kenya invited Global Fairness Initiative, Self Employed Women's Association-SEWA, and Project Dandelion to a field-based learning exchange focused on the women-led integrated Green Villages resilience project.

Through field visits, we engaged directly with grassroots women leaders, community groups, and local stakeholders who are advancing climate resilience through locally driven solutions.

Leadership and innovation demonstrated by the women highlighted the importance of designing climate initiatives that are responsive to community priorities and capable of creating sustainable economic opportunities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Grassroots Forum on the Future of Work today in Nairobi. The day was filled ...
06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Grassroots Forum on the Future of Work today in Nairobi. The day was filled with thought-provoking discussions on formalization and social protection, decent work and full employment for youth and women, and the platform economy.

We appreciate the diverse perspectives and collaboration as we work towards securing decent work for all.

Special thanks to our distinguished speakers and cohosts. Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Education Institutions & Hospital Workers |Informal Sector Federation of Kenya isfe-K | Almagamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers

Further information to be shared soon. Follow us for updates.

New date! Tomorrow, June 18: The Grassroots Forum on the Future of Work in Nairobi, Kenya will bring together diverse vo...
06/17/2026

New date! Tomorrow, June 18: The Grassroots Forum on the Future of Work in Nairobi, Kenya will bring together diverse voices to explore practical, worker-driven solutions for a more secure, inclusive, and dignified future of work.

Alongside our partners Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Education Institutions & Hospital Workers | Informal Sector Federation of Kenya isfe-K | Almagamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers (AUKMW)

Stay tuned for updates.

We are delighted to announce the speakers for our next webinar, “Climate Change, Informality and the Future of Workers: ...
06/16/2026

We are delighted to announce the speakers for our next webinar, “Climate Change, Informality and the Future of Workers: Worker-Led Pathways for a Just and Resilient Transition.”

Climate change is increasingly reshaping the world of work, disproportionately affecting informal workers who often operate without social protection.

At the same time, informal workers’ organizations are promoting climate-resilient livelihoods and models rooted in solidarity and local knowledge. This webinar will explore the intersection between climate change, informality, and the future of workers.

Join us next Tuesday, June 23 at 1:00pm UTC.

· Ms. Jennifer Okusia, Founder, Northlight Green Services (NGS), Uganda

· Mr Bassem Soussi, Middle East and North Africa Regional Coordinator of the Regional Network on Climate Change (RNCC) Tunisia

· Mr. Kilion Nyambuga, Slum Dwellers International - SDI. City and Settlement Planning Manager

· Ms. Megha Desai, Coordinator and Lead, Self Employed Women's Association-SEWA's Agriculture Campaign

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7ujsSRObSICuYPKdTCHPZg #/registration

Part of the Rethinking the Future of Workers: Voices from the Ground Up webinar series. See past webinars in the series: https://www.inclusivelabor.org/events

Last month, Global Fairness Initiative held our annual meeting to reflect on progress over the past year, and strategize...
06/12/2026

Last month, Global Fairness Initiative held our annual meeting to reflect on progress over the past year, and strategize for the year ahead.

Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda, former President of Malawi and Chairperson of the GFI Board of Directors, shared reflections on the transformative potential of grassroots collaboration across continents.

The Joyce Banda Foundation | Self Employed Women's Association-SEWA

As Resilience Week comes to a close, thank you for your support and participation. Whether you made a gift, shared our m...
06/07/2026

As Resilience Week comes to a close, thank you for your support and participation.

Whether you made a gift, shared our messages, or even followed along, your support helps raise awareness and celebrate the impact of worker-led responses to climate change.

With your support, GFI and our partners can build the skills, resources and systems to overcome the challenges of a changing climate. Thank you for being part of the journey.

https://bit.ly/ResilienceWeek

Waste pickers and recyclers are the frontline of a circular economy. Yet they often work in hazardous conditions without...
06/06/2026

Waste pickers and recyclers are the frontline of a circular economy. Yet they often work in hazardous conditions without access to healthcare or decent wages.

GFI believes that livelihoods and a greener future must go hand in hand. In Peru, we partnered with Ciudad Saludable to strengthen and formalize waste pickers associations. Our support included:
• Personal protective equipment to protect workers from hazards and build professional credibility
• Training on health and sanitation, inclusive recycling practices, and business management to improve both health and livelihoods
• Government linkages for recyclers to access public health services and the state-run pension program

These activities have empowered recyclers with the resources and skills to work with dignity. This is how GFI strengthens the grassroots organizations that will lead a greener future.

Join us today: https://bit.ly/ResilienceWeek

GFI’s approach brings together key stakeholders to identify practical solutions that can strengthen livelihoods.In 2005,...
06/05/2026

GFI’s approach brings together key stakeholders to identify practical solutions that can strengthen livelihoods.

In 2005, GFI convened a coalition of multilateral and civil society organizations to generate policy recommendations in the national campaign against illegal logging. Local forest experts then bridged the gap, applying these lessons to the real-world complexities of Indonesia's forest sector.

This approach is a proven model that can be applied to emerging environmental challenges around the world.

If you believe in the power of multi-stakeholder coalitions to drive systemic change, support our work today. https://bit.ly/ResilienceWeek

How are grassroots organizations leading the path to a greener future?In India, the Self-Employed Women’s Association (S...
06/04/2026

How are grassroots organizations leading the path to a greener future?

In India, the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is pioneering a Green Skilling initiative under SEWA’s Cleaner Skies Campaign. The initiative trains rural women as solar PV technicians, linking them to better livelihood and income opportunities and supporting the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.

GFI is supporting SEWA’s efforts and exploring how the model may be replicated in other regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, where youth unemployment is a major challenges. By adapting SEWA’s approach, we can scale grassroots solutions and empower young people with the skills needed for a green and resilient economy.

Help scale this work today: https://bit.ly/ResilienceWeek
www.sewa.org/

In Nepal, the brick industry employs thousands of unskilled laborers, but it's also one of the country's most hazardous ...
06/03/2026

In Nepal, the brick industry employs thousands of unskilled laborers, but it's also one of the country's most hazardous sectors.

Climate change is intensifying these risks. Rising temperatures risk heat stroke and nausea, while increased monsoon rains cause flooding or landslides, damaging homes and infrastructure.

GFI ensures that workers have the resources and systems to respond to the changing pressures of climate change.

In our work in Nepal, we established health and safety councils on each kiln, where workers could monitor changing safety conditions, voice grievances and ensure their remediation.

Join us this June. Your contribution will help expand programs like these, ensuring that every worker can overcome the impacts of climate change.

https://bit.ly/ResilienceWeek

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