ARISE

We've got a brilliant new photo blog about the physical addressing project in Mathare 4B settlement in Nairobi, led by our partners @sdi_net and @wanavijiji_sdi Read here - ariseconsortium.org/visual-essay-s…

Urban waste is a rising challenge. To solve it, #IamAPHRC’s @ARISEHub and @UnganoTena co-created sustainable waste management solutions. Read about them at buff.ly/iO6its1. #WeAreAfrica #ZeroWaste #BeatWastePollution @PamojaUK @GCRF @UKRI_News @chumo_ivy @kabariac @ndonyesarah @BlessingMberu @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

This year #IamAPHRC marks #WorldWaterDay by reflecting on progress made towards ensuring equitable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene(WASH) in urban informal settlements. This publication shares lessons from empowering marginalized communities to co-create sustainable WASH solutions. 🔗 Read the full publication: buff.ly/VABPfwA #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch #WWDR #WorldWaterDay2025 #Acceleratingchange @ARISEHub @PamojaUK @GCRF @UKRI_News @slumchildfound @chumo_ivy @kabariac @BlessingMberu @SarahNdonye @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

📢📽️Hot off the Press! Since 2019, the #ARISEProject has amplified marginalized voices in informal settlements, driving change & accountability for #HealthEquity. 🎥 Watch our latest doc: youtube.com/watch?v=jmQ60H… 🤝Let’s invest in communities to claim their right to health!

This #WorldWaterDay, we celebrate #IamAPHRC’s work in improving WASH access; strengthening communities, empowering children, and integrating hygiene in schools. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/ZZvL09Q. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch #WorldWaterDay2025 @ARISEHub @PamojaUK @GCRF @UKRI_News @slumchildfound @chumo_ivy @kabariac @BlessingMberu @SarahNdonye @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

Is availability of WASH services always equal to access? #IamAPHRC's @ARISEHub surveyed 1,761 households in Korogocho and Viwandani to find out. Read the insights: buff.ly/4j5QZlR. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

How accessible is water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in Korogocho and Viwandani? #IamAPHRC's @ARISEHub surveyed 1,761 households to find out. Read the insights: buff.ly/4j5QZlR. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

A new brief from our colleagues @chumo_ivy and @kabariac in Kenya on a recent survey on water, sanitation and hygiene in informal settlements. It’s now up on our website, go check it out… ariseconsortium.org/learn-more-arc… #informalsettlement #nairobikenya @aphrc

Our colleagues at @GeorgeInstIN created some insightful documentaries about the experiences of waste pickers and sanitation workers. We’ve got them all up on the website now ariseconsortium.org/learn-more-arc…

"The benefits extend far beyond health and waste management. Ambulances now navigate the settlement with precision, cutting down critical response times in medical emergencies. Firefighters can locate and respond to outbreaks swiftly, potentially saving lives and property." ⬇️

Launch Day! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the new SDI Kenya website is now live at sdikenya.org! Unveiled at the Muungano Wa Wanavijiji Festival 2024, this platform captures our commitment to supporting communities through their voices, our theory of change, and stories of resilience. Explore refreshed branding, smooth navigation, and inspiring content showcasing community-led action and impact. Visit today: 👉 sdikenya.org #MuunganoFest2024 #MakingSlumsVisible #inclusivecities

This poster that we presented at @H_S_Global is on our website - check it out... ariseconsortium.org/learn-more-arc… #HSR2024

@AbuContehSLURC shares Adama’s powerful story of living with diabetes & depression in an informal settlement in Freetown & her syndemic suffering due to patriarchy, poverty and social exclusion @ARISEHub @LSTMnews @SLURC_FT

@Laura_Deano @REDRESS_Liberia @NTDCOUNTDOWN @LSTMnews @AktarBachera sharing example of syndemic suffering in informal settlements in Bangladesh drawing on learning from the @ARISEHub programme @BRACJPGSPH @LSTMnews

@Laura_Deano @REDRESS_Liberia @NTDCOUNTDOWN @LSTMnews @AktarBachera @ARISEHub @BRACJPGSPH Rozi McCollum and @BintuMansaray9 sharing experiences of ethical approaches and safeguarding in #communitybasedresearch in Liberia and Sierra Leone @ARISEHub @REDRESS_Liberia

Social sciences were to the fore at @LSTMnews’ #125symposium this morning, all chaired by ReBUILD’s @sallytheobald. From syndemics to community co-creation, the importance of collaboration with those impacted by health challenges and our clinical colleagues was a recurring theme. A lot of great stuff from our @ARISEHub and @REDRESS_Liberia colleagues

@Laura_Deano @REDRESS_Liberia @NTDCOUNTDOWN @LSTMnews @AktarBachera @ARISEHub @BRACJPGSPH @BintuMansaray9 @shahreen_c A fantastic panel discussing their reflections on the complexities of managing challenges power relations and expectations together with communities - congratulations to all for powerful presentations and reflections @REDRESS_Liberia @ARISEHub

Please do have a look at our report which distills learning from across 10 cities in four countries and 13 partners #Accountability #urbanhealth #equity #CBPR @GCRF @UKRI_News @LSTMnews

Check out this blog about Urban SHADE's session at #HSR2024 about strengthening health service responsiveness to extreme weather events for urban marginalised populations linkedin.com/pulse/urban-sh… #ClimateCrisis #urbanhealth @inayat_s_kakar @SGarimella @TolhurstRachel @H_S_Global