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Who is WIEGO?We support workers and their organizations

WIEGO is a global network that supports the movement of workers in informal employment, especially women and those living in poverty. We believe all workers should have equal economic opportunities, rights, and protection.

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About our network and organizationA global network of networks

For close to 30 years, WIEGO has connected worker organizations with technical experts in research, statistics and development, to address the needs of their grassroots worker base.

We provide technical expertise on law, organizing and representation, social protection, statistics, and urban policies.

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Participants at the 2018 General Assembly in Johannesburg, South Africa, raising their fists in a gesture of solidarity during a session.

How we're differentRigorous research, strong relationships with worker collectives

WIEGO’s research and deep relationships with workers’ organizations enable us to influence policy debates and change makers to improve workers’ rights.

We link workers’ organizations, researchers, statisticians and development practitioners to create understanding of the informal economy based on data and informed analysis.

Learn More About What We Do Our Strategy & Approach
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Social Protection Financing Calculator

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  • The Bellagio 1997 founding group of 10 specialists in the informal economy, including practitioners, scholars, statisticians, and policymakers, gather outdoors

    Our History Founded by researchers, activists and development professionals

    Our founders noted that workers in the informal economy, especially women, were not understood, valued or considered by policymakers. WIEGO was established in 1997 – now, we are a thriving network spanning more than 60 countries.

    Our History
  • Institutional Members voting to adopt the strategic plan at WIEGO's 2022 General Assembly, with participants raising their hands in support

    Governance & Accountability Governance & Accountability

    WIEGO is uniquely structured to ensure accountability to the workers we serve. Our board has representatives from worker organizations, researchers, statisticians, and development professionals.

    Governance & Accountability
  • The WIEGO Team poses together outdoors during a team retreat in Nairobi, Kenya, smiling and raising their hands in celebration

    Our Team Our Team

    The WIEGO team is made up of researchers and statisticians, policy analysts, activists and technical specialists who support the movement.

    Our Team

  • Our Donors Our Donors

    WIEGO is funded by several organizations. We are grateful for their generous financial support, which sustains our work supporting the movement of workers in informal employment, especially women and people living in poverty.

    Our Donors
  • WIEGO team members working together on a laptop during a team retreat in Nairobi, Kenya, collaborating in a supportive environment.

    Careers Work With Us

    Thank you for your interest in working with WIEGO. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce built to serve informally employed workers around the world.

    Careers

  • Partnering with us Partner With WIEGO

    WIEGO forms partnerships to help achieve our strategic priorities and mission.

    Partnering with WIEGO