PHINLA

PHINLA Livelihood through Waste Management Project

The PHINLA Project aims to make improvements in the existing solid waste management systems of the urban areas of Philippines, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.  

The project is a global programme to develop livelihood for the poverty affected population through a multi-sectoral waste management system. The Project aims to improve income of urban community members at risk of poverty through waste management livelihood opportunities while Improving 5ownership of government stakeholders in waste management systems and its nationwide expansion. Labour policies will be improved for waste collectors and healthier and cleaner environments will be established through well-functioning waste management systems. Community members will also gain greater awareness on environmental protection. 

 

  • Donor - German cooperation 

  • Locations - Ja-Ela | Wattala | Chavakachcheri 

  • Duration -  

September 2019 to December 2023 (Phase 1) 

December 2023 to September 2027 (Phase 2)  

  • Impact- 

- 5 Resource Banks (RBs) established in Ragama, Hendala, Mahabage, JaEla, and Chavakachcheri. 

        - 5,000 households (approximately 20,000 people) registered for waste collection. 

        - 30% of beneficiaries engaged in livelihood activities  related to waste management reported at least a 10% increase in their income.