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Concerns over plans to force evict thousands in Nepal

8th February 2012

Mass forced evictions planned by the Nepalese government would leave thousands of already poor families, living alongside the banks of the Bagmati River, homeless. Read more

Obtaining secure tenure in Epworth, Zimbabwe

3rd February 2012

35,200 people in Epworth, Zimbabwe, are about to obtain secure land tenure, paving the way for large-scale slum upgrading - and towards them becoming recognised as legitimate citizens in their communities. Read more

Run for us: Bupa Great Birmingham Run

26th January 2012

We have a number of guaranteed places available in this year's Bupa Great Birmingham Run. Sign up to run today and help to raise awareness of the issues faced by slum dwellers around the world. Read more

Improved water and sanitation for over 10,000 people in Africa

25th January 2012

More than 10,000 people are benefiting from improved water and sanitation facilities through our year-long project in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Although work on the project has now finished, many more people are set to benefit over the coming year, and women in particular are seeing great improvements to their livelihoods and way of life. Read more

Extra place available in the Brighton Marathon

18th January 2012

We have one remaining place available in this year's Brighton Marathon on 15th April. Read more

Namibia Community Challenge: registration deadline extended

6th January 2012

We have just extended the registration deadline for our Namibia Community Challenge, giving you until the end of January to sign up. Register today to join us in July for this epic journey through one of Africa's most beautiful countries. Read more

Temporary new homes for evicted Mitumba families

21st December 2011

Twenty-two families from the Mitumba settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, are moving to temporary new homes today. Read more

Winter 2011 newsletter now online

7th December 2011

Read the latest news and updates from our work and partners. Read more

Register for the Namibia Community Challenge before 31st December

1st December 2011

There is just one month left to register to take part in our Namibia Community Challenge event in 2012. Read more

Housing and land rights in Pakistan's informal settlements

30th November 2011

After years of repeated evictions in their communities, 22 poor families in Pakistan’s informal settlements now have secure and permanent homes, with more families set to benefit over the coming year. Read more

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