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ACORN Peru had a very busy month participating in a vital demonstration.

ACORN Peru had a very busy month participating in a vital demonstration against the privatization and corruption of Sedapal, a company controlling water and sewage fro the entire city of Lima. Members also continued to support ongoing efforts for the communities of Juan de Luerigacho, while also planning upcoming marches for Women’s Day.

ACORN India’s Green Warriors, salvaged over three tons of plastic waste from streets

ACORN India’s Green Warriors, (the women’s waste pickers of Dharavi) salvaged over three tons of plastic waste from streets, and participated in an ACORN workshop focused on their mental and physical health, hosted by Dr Shreya Agrawal.

Living Rent Glasgow organized to protect the housing of asylum-seekers in Scotland.

Living Rent Glasgow organized to protect the housing of asylum-seekers in Scotland, who have been the target of wide-spread unjust evictions with nowhere else to go. They have successfully resisted these evictions, and their power is growing!

A Community Voice mobilized electoral support for candidates in upcoming local elections.

A Community Voice mobilized electoral support for candidates in upcoming local elections who have pledged support for the ACV’s major environmental justice priorities: a years long effort to keep a new freeway from being built through African American communities in New Orleans, fighting the expansion of the Industrial Canal, and pushing for more cohesive hurricane warning systems and evacuation plans.

ACORN Ontario released a new report detailing the effects on renovictions on tenants.

ACORN Ontario released a new report detailing the effects on renovictions on tenants, and called on cities across the country to stand in solidarity. ACORN Canada has called on the federal government to tax excessive profits from grocery stores across the country, which they have been raking in profits while working people struggle.

ACORN Kenya spent February mobilizing key participants

ACORN Kenya spent February mobilizing key participants and gathering information to accelerate their youth education advocacy programs in the settlement of Korogocho. They have submitted a petition to the Kenyan government demanding that they meet their promises to provide free food for over a quarter million students, which would make attending school possible these young people.

Alliance Citoyenne organized over 50 tenants from Aubervilliers

Alliance Citoyenne organized over 50 tenants from Aubervilliers to stand together against injustices from their landlord. Together, they are developing petitions, rallies, and a rent strike to amplify their voices and get members the justice they deserve.

ACORN International and Anthropocene Alliance Join Forces to Train Environmental Justice Organizations

ACORN International partnered with Anthropocene Alliance to train 20 environmental justice organizations from the US Gulf Coast on the fundamentals of ACORN’s model of community organizing. It was a big success, and we’re looking forward to training dozens more organizations in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the West Coast.

ACORN International Gathers for Vital Discussions and Climate Change Workshop in Louisiana

ACORN International held their “Year End/Year Beginning” meeting in Louisiana this month, including including a one-day training workshop on climate change in the Gulf Coast, and two intense staff meeting days. A major highlight was the critical discussions during Sunday morning’s session!  

Cheers to The OnEstEnsemble Citizen Alliance Safe Water Victory

The OnEstEnsemble Citizen Alliance had an incredible win in January! After several years without easy access to safe drinking water, construction has begun to connect the residents of Douala to the drinking water network!


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