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Category: Updates from the Field
ACORN Kenya Marches Against Gender-Based Violence with Over 100 Participants
When gender-based violence (GBV) took a devastating uptick in Korogocho this fall, ACORN Kenya immediately began hosting meetings for the women who were most affected and their allies, building support from the ground up through trainings and solidarity. This month, the group took public action! More than 100 participants marched on local police offices, demanding clear and strict repercussions for those perpetrating gender-based violence.
Riverains Ensemble Demands Transparency on Pesticide Use in La Rochelle
In October, members of the Riverains Ensemble union mobilized in La Rochelle to demand transparency on the names of pesticides sprayed around their homes. Meanwhile, the Locataires Ensemble union took action in Marseille to denounce real estate capitalism, which allows multi-property owners to profit at the expense of the most vulnerable.
ACORN Peru Celebrates Youth Amid Escalating Violence and Political Challenges
In October, ACORN Peru faced increasing social and political unease, as violence continues to escalate, and the government does little so protect it’s people. Even in the face of these challenges, ACORN hosted events to celebrate the vitality and brilliance of their young people, ensuring there are moments of celebration and solidarity even in dark times.
ACORN India Women’s Waste Collective Shares Strategies at Dharavi Meeting
ACORN India Women’s Waste Collective’s Collective held a meeting in the Dharvi community center, featuring reports and strategies from the field organizers.
ACORN Canada Wins Renoviction Bylaw in Toronto and Advances Rent Control in Alberta
ACORN Canada secured a major win in Toronto, where they helped pass a Renoviction bylaw through city council, and in Alberta, ACORN members hosted a successful community forum on campaigns for rent control, building momentum and spreading the word!
Popular Struggle Committee Gains Global Attention for Olive Harvest Crisis in Palestine
The Popular Struggle Coordinating Committee is continuing their rally for international support and awareness to defend the olive harvest in Palestine. This month, the former mayor of Barcelona and two members of European Parliament traveled to Qusra to bring exposure to the injustices. So far, three farmers have been detailed for attempting to harvest their own olives, and tear gas has been fired at over a hundred farmers and their supporters.
Training for new branches
ACORN International is growing stronger every day! With passionate organizers trained to lead new regional branches, we’re proud to announce exciting expansions across Europe, Asia, and Africa. From Germany to Kenya, and from Belgium to India, our teams are hitting the streets, knocking on doors, and empowering communities with the tools to build grassroots power.
Here’s a glimpse of the global movement in action:
- ACORN UK’s Nick Ballard training Malte from Germany 🇩🇪
- Dharmendra leading Hawkers outreach in Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai, connecting workers with social security schemes 🇮🇳
- Belgian organizer David Prino door-knocking with trainer Naomi Cornelder from the Netherlands 🇧🇪🇳🇱
- Emily Armitage alongside Grace, our fantastic trainee from Kenya 🇰🇪
Together, we’re building a world where everyone has the power to win! Let’s keep growing and fighting for justice worldwide!
Living Rent Glasgow Takes on Sanctuary House Over Mold-Inducing Neglect
Living Rent Glasgow rallied at the offices of Sanctuary House, demanding the clogged gutters get cleaned. Even though these overflowing gutters are a major source of mold in the building, Sanctuary House refused to listen, but Living Rent is refusing to back down. When we fight together, we win!
ACORN Kenya Tackles Gender-Based Violence and Hosts Waste Management Stakeholders Meeting
After a dramatic increase in gender-based violence in the community, ACORN Kenya met with impacted members of the community and made a plan to support them, including trainings and community education and outreach against gender-based violence. Meanwhile, they also organized a successful stakeholder’s meeting for waste management in Korogocho.
ACORN New Brunswick Fights for Livable Social Assistance, While Alberta Hosts Anti-Colonialism Powwow
ACORN New Brunswick held a rally to advocate for raising the rates of social assistance to a livable wage. Meanwhile, ACORN Alberta members organized a highly successful powwow that addressed local issues of colonization and systemic racism against Indigenous and First Nation people, and the effects we still see today in housing injustice, economic disparities, and social inequalities.
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