SDI is a global network of slum dwellers driving a collective, bottom-up change agenda for inclusive and resilient cities.

What we do

Local voices share stories of resilience and change from slums around the world.

Stories of change

Bringing slum dwellers' rich lived experience and knowledge into research, policy, and development work.

Knowledge hub

Explore our data collected in over 5,000 slums in more than 18 countries across the global south.

Data portal

Explore our network stories

Read stories of resilience and change from our network of community voices.

STORIES OF CHANGE

Nov 13 2023

Story of Kalivihar Slum: Cuttack Relocation by SDI Reporter

Oct 30 2023

Transforming Lives: Organised Women Striving to Achieve Access to Adequate Sanitation and Hygiene by SDI Reporter

Oct 27 2023

Urban Agriculture: A Pathway Out of Poverty by SDI General

Oct 24 2023

Federation in Mwanza Embarks on Ambitious Grain Milling Business Project by Cher Petersen

Oct 17 2023

Exploring Entrepreneurship Opportunities: TFUP Visit to SabaSaba International Trade Fair 2023 by SDI Reporter

Oct 17 2023

Homeless Peoples Federation Philippines: Addressing Issues of the Urban Poor in the Philippines by SDI Reporter

Oct 12 2023

Tanzania Federation for Urban poor in Morogoro-Tanzania Inspiring Venture: Transforming Sanitation with Public Toilet Project by SDI Reporter

Oct 12 2023

SDI’s Philippine Alliance participates in the Philippine Urban Forum by SDI Reporter

Oct 10 2023

Empowering Entrepreneurs and Strengthening Community-Government Ties: A Transformative Visit to Dar es Salaam’s Federation Groups by SDI Reporter

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Learn about the long and rich history of our social movement in each of the countries in the SDI network.

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Dive into our Know Your City (KYC) portal, home to community-collected slum data from over 5,000 slums in more than18 countries across the global south.

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Explore our knowledge hub

Explore our growing collection of research and evidence reports that bring decades of slum dweller experience and knowledge into advocacy, policy and development work.

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Know Your City TV (KYC.TV) mobilises young people in slums to make media that makes change. We believe in the power of art, story and creativity for social impact. Explore our work here.