Organization and Representation

The Organization & Representation (ORP) program focuses on empowering informal workers through strong membership-based organizations in cooperative unions. By assisting members in building robust membership, cultivating effective leadership, and fostering democratic structures, ORP enables workers to negotiate for decent work and secure livelihoods. Through this program, emphasis is placed on increasing financial self-sufficiency within member organizations.

• Comprehensive Support: WIHD doesn't just focus on establishing organizations; it provides ongoing assistance to members in building robust membership, cultivating effective leadership, and fostering democratic structures. This comprehensive support ensures that informal workers have the necessary tools and resources to negotiate for decent work and secure livelihoods effectively.
• Emphasis on Financial Self-Sufficiency: One of the distinguishing factors of this is its emphasis on increasing financial self-sufficiency within member organizations. By helping workers develop sustainable financial models and revenue streams, we ensure that these organizations can thrive independently, reducing reliance on external funding sources.
• Participatory Approach: We adopt a participatory approach, where members actively engage in decision-making processes and organizational development. This ensures that our programs and initiatives are tailored to the specific needs and priorities of the workers, enhancing their ownership and commitment to the organization.
• Collaborative Partnerships: WIHD collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including informal worker organizations, policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners. These collaborative partnerships strengthen the program's effectiveness by leveraging diverse expertise and resources to address complex challenges faced by informal workers.
• Impact-Oriented Strategies: WIHD employs evidence-based strategies and best practices to maximize its impact on improving the livelihoods of informal workers. Through rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes, the program continuously assesses its effectiveness and adapts its approaches to achieve meaningful outcomes.

This program's commitment to comprehensive support, financial self-sufficiency, participatory approach, collaborative partnerships, and impact-oriented strategies sets WIHD apart as a leader in empowering informal workers and fostering sustainable change in the informal economy.