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African Cities Research Consortium @AfricanCities_ Oct 5

This #WorldHabitatDay, we're shining a light on the experiences of women in the informal settlement of Old Fadama, Accra, Ghana.

Watch Hawa's story as she grapples with the challenges - and opportunities of everyday life.

Better cities. Built together.

african-cities.org/waste-work-and…

www.african-cities.org Waste, work and organising in Old Fadama, Accra - ACRC A new film, produced by the Know Your City TV team at SDI, gives a personal insight into the experiences of Hawa Dauda and her neighbours as they navigate daily life in Old Fadama, Accra.

African Cities Research Consortium @AfricanCities_ Oct 28

NEW | Building a national framework for informal settlements upgrading in Malawi

Malawi is one of the world’s fastest urbanising countries, with more than 70% of its urban population living in informal settlements.

Aerial photo of an informal settlement in Lilongwe, Malawi. Credit: CCODE Malawi

African Cities Research Consortium @AfricanCities_ Oct 12

Communities are experts in their own lives.

But how can communities best work with researchers to harness that knowledge and drive meaningful change in cities?

Listen to our new podcast episode with @BethChit & Diana Mitlin: african-cities.org/podcast-the-po…

#UrbanOctober

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African Cities Research Consortium @AfricanCities_ Oct 8

⚫️ From black spot to green hub 🟢

@dejiakinpelu from @RethinkingCI is working with community members from Ajegunle-Ikorodu in Lagos to create a composting and recycling hub - and a model that could be used across the city.

#UrbanOctober

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African Cities Research Consortium @AfricanCities_ Oct 7

Waste > blocks drains > flooding homes > bringing disease.

But the women-led SDI group in Old Fadama are stepping up to turn the problem into an opportunity, creating jobs and reducing landfill.

Find our more: african-cities.org/waste-work-and…

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