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Updates from Mexico
- ACORN convenes first global Zoom call during COVID-19 pandemicACORN International board members, supported by their staff, convened in a first global Zoom call today. ACORN leaders from 15 countries and 20 affiliates joined the call and participated using translators and translation software.
- ACORN Mexico Conference Report May 2013Annual Report on the work of ACORN Mexico presented at ACORN International Conference in May 2013 in Honduras.
- ACORN Mexico December 2012 ReportJOB SUMMARY REPORT DECEMBER 2012. Community activities were performed according to the scheduling and programming proposals for a semester, or six months of activities in Neza and DF southern Mexico, Tlalpan. First: You have access to a credit COMUCAP organic coffee, gave ACORN MEXICO, to support community activities gains realized on the sale of Honduran… Read more: ACORN Mexico December 2012 Report
- Fundraiser in Toronto for ACORN International & Clean Water in Mexico
- The Socio Economic Impact of US based Remittances in NezahualcoyotlThis article is based on data collected from live interviews conducted in Nezahualcoyotl, State of Mexico, between May and July 2012. These are the findings of a research study made possible by a partnership between the organization ACORN International and the sponsor Clinton School of Public Service. The author and researcher is a graduate candidate… Read more: The Socio Economic Impact of US based Remittances in Nezahualcoyotl
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Updates from the Field
- Celebrating 55 Years of Organizing with a Global Stand Against AdaniWHO Gautam Adani is one of the richest men in the world and the oligarch behind India’s most powerful corporate empire. His companies span fossil fuels, infrastructure, media, to defense and have grown through a pattern of land grabs, environmental destruction, and political favoritism. Adani’s destructive empire is propped up by a global web of… Read more: Celebrating 55 Years of Organizing with a Global Stand Against Adani
- STRASCAS marches for workers’ rights in Cameroon🇨🇲 STRASCAS marches for workers’ rights in Cameroon 🇨🇲 On this year’s 139th International Workers’ Rights Day, ACORN International affiliate STRASCAS led a powerful protest parade in Douala with 190 members demanding decent work, safety, union rights, and social dialogue. Their slogans were clear: ✊ Decent work = Decent pay✊ More protection = Fewer deaths✊… Read more: STRASCAS marches for workers’ rights in Cameroon
- ACORN is featured in Jack Shenker’s review of Against LandlordsACORN is featured in Jack Shenker’s review of Against Landlords: How to Solve the Housing Crisis by Nick Bano, published in the latest issue of the London Review of Books. The article doesn’t just name-check ACORN, it highlights the heart of our work: turning frustration, fear, and isolation into collective action and power. Shenker writes… Read more: ACORN is featured in Jack Shenker’s review of Against Landlords
- ACORN London members have been working non-stop throughout April, delivering impressive results in their fight for housing justice and community power!From standing shoulder-to-shoulder to prevent a neighbor’s eviction to launching a new branch — Every door knocked is another potential member, every meeting builds our collective strategy, and every action puts landlords and officials on notice that housing justice cannot wait. 10 direct actions with targets confronted1 successful eviction resistance5 community meetings organized1 new branch… Read more: ACORN London members have been working non-stop throughout April, delivering impressive results in their fight for housing justice and community power!
- Dundee in Scotland: A full pause on rent payments & £1,000 in compensationCongratulations to our affiliate, Living Rent Dundee in Scotland, for their victory securing both compensation and critical repairs for union member Charlie. Charlie endured unacceptable living conditions in their Dundee tenement flat, suffering from severe roof damage that caused water to leak into walls and ceilings. This led to serious mold and dampness issues throughout… Read more: Dundee in Scotland: A full pause on rent payments & £1,000 in compensation
- ACORN Bradford – 1 – 0 Bailiffs!In a huge victory for member Stuart, ACORN Bradford has successfully fought back against harassment from bailiffs. Stuart had been relentlessly chased over debts, facing threats of forced entry and a council that refused to establish a payment plan. But thanks to the determination and solidarity of Bradford members, the bailiffs have been called off,… Read more: ACORN Bradford – 1 – 0 Bailiffs!