Global River Center

At Global River Center we believe that Democracy is essential in #BuildingBetterFutures. That is why the GRC solution supports the UN focus on developing media literacy and digital safety. Happy International Day of Democracy! 🎉 (Photo by Soundtrap on Unsplash)

We are excited for our continuous journey together, learning from each other and working together to build better futures. 6/6 #Sustainability #green #community #sustainablecity #buildingbetterfutures #sustainablebuilding #engineering #Africa #Kenya #Uganda #ghana #Rwanda

They will help ensure that our centers will be as sustainable as possible, from the design of the center and the specific building materials to the operation of the center. Hereby GRC aim to have EDGE certified buildings. 5/6

We work closely with a team of expert partners, together we create the needed impact in the most sustainable way. such partner is Sweco, one of Europe’s leading engineering & architecture firms in infrastructure, water, sustainable cities & urban development. 1/6

5/5 In doing this he has helped give form to a River Center that is green, empowering and inclusive - a true 21st century community space. He's also made it very clear that this is a perfect partnership for GRC. Thanks Morten!

4/5 An expert in creating communal spaces that serve a life enhancing purpose - Morten understands & shares our belief in GRCs vision. He's drawn inspiration from our work with developing communities and married it with a passion for circular economy & sustainable materials.

1/5 We rely on the support of expert partners to help us ensure success in #BuildingBetterFutures for countless young people in non-urban Africa. One partner, much focused on the "building" side of things is Morten Schmidt, a founding partner of Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects.

4/4 If you have a business or project that could benefit from the unique market insights our Ghanaian and Ugandan researchers can provide, please get in touch. -> globalrivercenter.com/contact

3/4 We aim to open our first East African River Center in Uganda in 2023 and it is a delight to be now taking our first steps towards this goal. This is the third study of its kind that we have conducted in Africa, with the previous two having taken place in Ghana

1/4 Our Head of Research, Sandra Petersen is currently on location Bugiri, Uganda, where she is overseeing our first research project in the country.

Another talented individual joining us for next weeks workshop is Chris Whyte from the @AfriCANcircular If you would to learn from Chris and have the chance to see your ideas implemented into the design of our River Centers please apply here: forms.gle/mioLbQCB4PKUyV…

What does the circular economy look like in Africa?  @FootprintsAfric is building the first ever comprehensive mapping of circular economy initiatives with @AfriCANcircular, @JelmerHoogzaad, @GRIDArendal and @circleeconomy.  Read the report: bit.ly/3qlLsv4

You can learn more about this event here: facebook.com/events/2009330…

Delighted to announce the 1st of several speakers from our upcoming workshop. Deborah Nartey @Ohui2Ohui from @FootprintsAfric will be joining us to talk about their recently published report. If you would like to take part please register here: forms.gle/xv2ULF4qRcx8dU…