Non-Governmental Organisations


Two non-governmental organisations are currently members of the Cities Alliance: Shack/Slum Dwellers International and Habitat for Humanity International.

 

About Habitat for Humanity International

Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to eliminate substandard housing and homelessness from the world and through education, make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. HFHI is a federated organisation that has operated in over 100 countries. HFHI joined the Cities Alliance in 2010.
 
 
Habitat for Humanity International

121 Habitat Street
Americus, Georgia 31709-3498 USA
Tel: 1-800-422-4828

 
 
 

About Shack/Slum Dwellers International

Founded in 1996, Shack/Slum Dwellers International (SDI) is a transnational network of local slum dweller organisations that have come together at the city and national level to form federations of the urban poor. SDI has affiliates in Latin America, Asia and Africa. SDI joined the Cities Alliance in 2007.
 
 
Slum Dwellers International (SDI)

P.O. BOX 14038, Mowbray 7705
Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: (+27) 21 689 9408
Fax: (+27) 21 689 3912
E-mail: sdi@courc.co.za