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Updates from Mexico
- ACORN convenes first global Zoom call during COVID-19 pandemic
ACORN 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 2013
Annual 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
- Adani Group Remove Forests from Conservation Program.An investigation by The Reporters’ Collective reveals how forest land in Gujarat earmarked for protection under India’s Green Credit Programme was quietly removed and opened up for deforestation after being linked to demands from the Adani Group. Records show that the Gujarat government asked the Union government to withdraw multiple forest parcels from the conservation… Read more: Adani Group Remove Forests from Conservation Program.
- Adani faces backlash over plot to takeover South Africa’s $25bn electricity upgradeSouth Africa is facing growing public backlash after Gautam Adani’s conglomerate was shortlisted as a bidder for a 26 billion dollar overhaul of the country’s electricity transmission grid. The project is central to addressing South Africa’s long running power crisis, but news of Adani’s involvement has sparked intense debate, mistrust, and public scrutiny across social… Read more: Adani faces backlash over plot to takeover South Africa’s $25bn electricity upgrade
- Adani Fraud Case Remains Stuck in Legal LimboA major New York Times report has revealed that the U.S. fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, long accused of corruption, land grabs, and political favoritism, has stalled with no progress for a full year. Despite being indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on wire fraud, securities fraud, and bribery charges, Adani’s case… Read more: Adani Fraud Case Remains Stuck in Legal Limbo
- Adani & DharaviWhat’s at Stake in Dharavi For nearly two decades, ACORN International has supported organizers working in Dharavi, a vibrant community in the heart of Mumbai home to hundreds of thousands of working families. Now, this community faces the largest mass displacement in India’s modern history. The Adani Redevelopment Plan In 2022, a special purpose vehicle… Read more: Adani & Dharavi
- 2025 ACORN International Organizers ConferenceFrom November 7–10, organizers representing more than a dozen affiliates gathered in Brussels for the 2025 ACORN International Organizers Conference; an inspiring weekend of strategy, solidarity, and shared commitment to building working-class power across continents. Delegates attended from ACORN Canada, ACORN Union (England & Wales), OnEstEnsemble Cameroon, ACORN France, ACORN Sicily (Justice Ensemble), Solidarjetà Belgium,… Read more: 2025 ACORN International Organizers Conference
- Living Rent historic victory!After years of tireless organizing, their government has officially passed the Housing Bill, securing rent controls for tenants across Scotland. This landmark bill introduces caps on rent increases between tenancies, clamps down on disrepair, and strengthens joint tenancy rights. All these new measures would not exist without the persistence of Living Rent members. This is… Read more: Living Rent historic victory!