SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, is strengthening informal economies by advocating for their legal and social recognition. SayPro understands that millions of people work in informal settings—markets, transport, domestic services—without rights or protection. By formalizing these roles through policy reforms, documentation, and public advocacy, SayPro enables informal workers to access social benefits and economic opportunities. Peace Corps volunteers help SayPro gather data and support dialogue between governments and informal worker groups.
SayPro offers training on labor rights, business registration, and health and safety standards tailored to informal workers. With Peace Corps assistance, SayPro conducts mobile legal clinics and hosts community forums to raise awareness about the value and contributions of the informal sector. SayPro also supports the creation of informal worker associations that advocate for better working conditions and collective bargaining.
SayPro collaborates with local authorities to streamline registration processes, offer tax incentives, and include informal workers in public decision-making. Peace Corps volunteers help SayPro translate complex regulations into simple guides in local languages. SayPro ensures that these efforts prioritize women, youth, and migrants who often face double discrimination within the informal sector.
SayPro tracks impact through worker registration rates, improved incomes, and expanded access to services like healthcare and education. Communities engaged by SayPro report stronger identity, improved livelihoods, and increased civic participation. With the continued help of the Peace Corps, SayPro is transforming informal economies into recognized, respected engines of inclusive development.