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Social Housing Portfolio Diversification in South Africa
By Jo Ferris-Davies On May 24, the Equal Spaces Project and the National Association of Social Housing Organizations held a full day workshop in Johannesburg for social housing institutions (SHIs) interested in developing for profit housing within their overall housing … Continue reading
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The Kenya Urban Farms Grow Homes Campaign is Underway!
Rooftops Canada and its long-time partner Mazingira Institute have been encouraging people in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, to grow food and raise livestock on small bits of land. This year we are asking you to help our campaign to … Continue reading
Rooftops Canada Study part 2 – Johannesburg
By: Janet Kreda Stories of the riots in Soweto were potent memories from my youth, along with Peter Gabriel’s anthem for Steve Biko and the controversy stirred by Paul Simon’s Graceland album. Having participated in the divestment campaign in the … Continue reading
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Study Visit ’15: Inspiration
By Jerry Boyer In July 2015 I had the opportunity to travel to Africa as a part of a Canadian delegation studying Innovations in Social Housing. What I experienced was abundant inspiration! Africa is a magical place—high plateaus, mountains, savannahs, … Continue reading
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African Housing Leaders Reflect on an Inspiring 3 days in Johannesburg
By Thandi Nkomo “The workshop has left a mark on my life.” “It is about the stakeholder with me in mind.” This simple concept was the most significant thing I took away from the Leadership and Communications workshop Rooftops Canada … Continue reading
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Study Visit ’15: Think Globally, Act Locally
By James Calderone Think globally, act locally. This has long been a popular saying – and seems to underscore the efforts of many in the co-op housing sector. Their key concerns: access to safe, secure homes and opportunities for empowerment … Continue reading
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Study Visit ’15: Neighbourhood Transformation in Johannesburg
By Nancy Singer Photos by Jerry Boyer Is this a building you would want to live in or a neighbourhood you would want to walk through? Welcome to Hillbrow – a downtown inner-city neighbourhood of Johannesburg built up with high … Continue reading
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