Richard Bockarie

Today’s SDI GALLA project reflection workshop in Dakar, Senegal was vibrant! “We do not wait for a seat at the table; we create the table and invite others to join.” SDI communities are redefining and shaping local climate interventions. Let’s build more tables together!

Thrilled to be speaking at TEDxKrooBay tomorrow at the Miatta Conference Center, Freetown! I’ll be sharing ideas on “Designing for Informality” and reimagining our informal settlements as engines of resilience and opportunity. Join the conversation.

@BitMart_Futures #BitMartPnL

The mangrove in Kolleh Town are thriving well, after a scientific study concluded that mangrove cannot survive but communities defied science and now we proudly have a success rate of 94% out of 80,0000 mangroves planted with support from @CatholicRelief

⏰ Starting Now... The event will showcase locally-led climate adaptation & sustainable construction initiatives from SDI federations in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe. #MakingSlumsVisible @KnowYourCityTV

#WUF12 Highlight! Our Programme and Technical manager today in an event organized by the German government shared an insight on data and how collecting disability specific data will not only informed planning but also serves as a critical element in disaster response. @sdi_net

#WUF12 highlight! Today our able chairperson elaborated on putting people first, making our cities more inclusive drawing lessons from our partnership with the @FreetownCityCouncil and @yakisawyerr and how it has translated into building resilient neighborhoods. @sdi_net

Be my guest @WUF12Egypt

MUST READ I "The bricks are fireproof & environmentally friendly..." explains Heinrich Amushila from @Shack_dwellers Namibia Read the full story to find out more about bricks made from all-natural materials for #housing 👇🏾 🔗theguardian.com/environment/ar… @KnowYourCityTV

🌍 Celebrating #WorldEnvironmentDay ! #Women & #Youth in #InformalSettlements are key to community-led efforts to protect our environment. In #Freetown🇸🇱, @codohsapa/@sdi_net is restoring #mangroves for carbon capture, coastal protection & biodiversity 👏🌱#GenerationRestoration

Happy birthday to our Programmes and Technical Manager @riboctech May you live to celebrate many more birthdays. Thank you for your service and dedication. @sdi_net @KnowYourCityTV

These kids were happy to see and touch a drone. When we explained the process to them, I saw some level of determination and pride. Got me thinking! How can we make technology more accessible to local communities. Thanks @hotosm for building the capacities of local communities

When @hotosm tech is put to work to support a grassroots slum community mapping initiative AND improve local @openstreetmap data, I am happy!😃 + this project focuses on ensuring that climate adaptation planning includes community voices and data! cc @AnniBeukes @osmafrica

Technology plays a critical role for any ecosystem restoration project. #FreetownTheTreetownCampaign we are able to demonstrate the growth and survival rate of every tree we plant 🥰. youtu.be/OXCZbKYhv44?si…

Our team together with the Liberian Federation, Humanitarian Openstreetmap Team, SDI Secretariat and YMCA Liberia paid a curtesy call to the Governor of the Borough New Kru Town

Creativity at it best! Sitting on a chair made from plastic bottles [it's so cool]. Not only does this address issues relating to plastic pollution, but it also helps reduce the cutting down of trees to make chairs. #ACS23 #Kenya #PlasticWaste @codohsapa @sdi_net

@francisreffell @samurakamara201 @NGRPresident @officialABAT @ecowas_cedeao Is the double standard for me? 😄

@samurakamara201 @NGRPresident @officialABAT @ecowas_cedeao What a shame!!

“Congratulations to Your Excellency @NGRPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT on being elected as Chairman of @ecowas_cedeao! Your leadership, vision, and commitment to regional integration will undoubtedly propel West Africa towards greater peace, stability, and prosperity. Wishing you a successful tenure as Chairman. #ECOWAS #Leadership #WestAfrica"