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Movement Building

Creating a strong, organized community to advocate for rights and improve living conditions through grassroots mobilization, empowerment, and strategic alliances.

Objectives

National and Regional Networks

Participate in broader networks like SDI to exchange learning and support.

Building Alliances

Form alliances with civil society organizations and networks to enhance advocacy and share resources.

Shared Knowledge and Resources

Promote the exchange of successful strategies and solutions among different settlements.

Community-Led Projects

Support projects initiated by community members to address specific needs in housing, sanitation, and infrastructure.

Policy Engagement

Influence urban policy and planning by engaging with policymakers to address the needs of informal settlement residents.

Training and Capacity Building

Provide training in leadership, advocacy, and project management to empower community members.

Formation of Community Groups

Establish and support local CBOs and residents' associations to facilitate organization and advocacy.

Grassroots Mobilization

Work directly with residents of informal settlements to build a unified voice through meetings, workshops, and forums.

Key activities

Public Awareness

Use media campaigns to increase awareness and support for informal settlement residents.

Research and Documentation

Document living conditions and successful interventions to support advocacy.

National and Regional Networks

Engage with SDI and similar networks for shared learning and support.

Building Alliances

Forge partnerships with NGOs and civil society organizations for broader advocacy.

Shared Knowledge and Resources

Facilitate the exchange of successful practices between communities.

Community-Led Projects

Support community-initiated projects tailored to local priorities.

Policy Engagement

Collaborate with policymakers to integrate community needs into urban planning.

Training and Capacity Building

Offer training programs to develop leadership and project management skills.

Formation of Community Groups

Support the creation of local CBOs and associations for advocacy and negotiation.

Grassroots Mobilization

Facilitate meetings and workshops to build collective community voices.

Impacts & outcomes

Tailored Solutions

Implement community-led projects that directly address local priorities and needs.

Resilient Urban Communities

Foster resilience among slum dwellers by building their capacity to respond to urban challenges collectively, creating self-reliant and empowered communities.

Community Leadership

Cultivate a new generation of leaders within urban slum communities who can champion inclusive policies and advocate for sustainable urban transformation.

Grassroots to Global Alliances

Strengthen partnerships between grassroots movements, NGOs, academic institutions, and international organizations to advance the cause of inclusive urban development.

Increased Representation in Policy Dialogues

Ensure slum communities are represented in critical policymaking forums, enabling them to influence decisions that directly affect their lives and neighborhoods.

Unified Community Voice

Build a cohesive movement of slum dwellers advocating for equitable urban policies, amplifying their collective impact on city planning and resource allocation.

Strengthened Grassroots Organizing

Empower urban slum communities with the platforms, tools, and networks to organize collectively, ensuring their voices are heard in urban development decision-making processes.

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