Category Archives: International Development
“Learning Hubs” launched in three South Africa cities
By Barry Pinsky, Executive Director The Equal Spaces Project in South Africa recently launched three “Learning Hubs” with over 30 participants in three South African cities. Two of us also connected by skype from Canada. The new video-conference facilities are … Continue reading
South African Study Visit Offers Valuable Insights and Inspiration
By: Jo Ferris-Davies, Senior Technical Advisor, Rooftops Canada I was very fortunate to accompany a study visit of senior South African social housing sector representatives to Toronto in March. It was a wonderful opportunity to check the pulse of our social … Continue reading
Sharing best practices: South African study visit to Toronto and Hamilton
By: Brad Lester, Overseas Program Manager, Rooftops Canada We were sorry to see our South African study visitors return home on 25 March after an exciting and exhausting week in Toronto and Hamilton. Three of our visitors, Kelikile Kwinana, Phakamile … Continue reading
Women, Children and Social Housing
By: Jo Ferris-Davies One of the reasons I decided to work and move to South Africa was to make a difference. I think this is something everyone who works in social housing can relate to. I have always been impressed with … Continue reading
Early Days: Engaging with Metros in South Africa
By: Lizette Zuniga, Senior Technical Advisor, Rooftops Canada Over the past few months, my work on the Equal Spaces: Social Housing to End Spatial Apartheid in South Africa Project has led me to engaging with public, private sector and community … Continue reading
My First 4 Months in South Africa
By: Lizette Zuniga, Senior Technical Advisor, Rooftops Canada It has been an incredible non-stop adventure since I arrived in Johannesburg on October 1st 2016 to work on the Equal Spaces: Social Housing to End Spatial Apartheid in South Africa Project. … Continue reading
Growing the Social Housing Sector in South Africa
By: Jo Ferris-Davies I am happy to report that I have settled into Johannesburg since arriving here in late September 2016 to work with Rooftops Canada on the Equal Spaces: Social Housing to End Spatial Apartheid in South Africa Project. … Continue reading
