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Tag: Updates from the Field
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Locataires Ensemble Takes Action Against Overheating Homes in Lyon
Members of Locataires Ensemble are mobilizing against overheating homes, a huge issue as the temperature continues to rise. They have launched a petition calling on the Mayor of Lyon to enforce protections like shutters and ceiling fans. A win here could set a precedent across France! Their efforts are building momentum across the globe as we move closer to ACORN’s global Beat the Heat day of action on July 23rd!
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Living Rent Secures Major Rent Freeze Victory in Glasgow
This June, Living Rent kept the pressure up after last month’s “Unfair Funfair” by continuing their campaings for rent control in Glasgow. After months of hard work from tenants and under the threat of direct, collective action, the Water Row Company has reversed prior rent increases, apologised, frozen rent for a year and agreed to consult tenants on future increases – everything that tenants demanded! This will save tenants a total of £50k in the next year, a major win!
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Youth Lead the Way in Cleveland and A Community Voice Fights Industrial Canal Expansion in Louisiana
This week, ACORN Cleveland’s youth leaders held a student-led town hall to respond to Ohio House Bill 96 and the federal education funding freeze. From demanding better school safety to protecting vital education resources, students made their voices heard and laid out a bold, community-centered vision for change. In Louisiana, A Community Voice continued their tireless advocacy against planned expansion of the industrial canal that would displace residents, uproot homes, and cause environmental havoc.
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Big Wins for Renters in Liverpool and Community Outreach in Leeds
Liverpool tenants have secured an 80% rent hike reduction for hundreds of residents, a huge win that will have provide massive relief to renters who couldn’t afford such an insnae hike! In Leeds, members took their “Agony Acorn” stall to Holbeck Gala, talking to people about the issues hitting hardest in the community.
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ACORN Ottawa and Waterloo Region Achieve Major Wins for Tenant Protections
ACORN Ottawa hosted a citywide Healthy Homes meeting to demand safe and livable housing and called on the city to implement landlord licensing. Waterloo Region ACORN members secured a major win when the city voted to move foward with a renovication bylaw, a real step toward tenant protections in Kitchener! 27 ACORN members and allies stormed the council chamber to share their lived experiences, and demanding councillors side with tenants, and it worked! The committee voted to move the bylaw forward, becuase they couldn’t ignore the power in the room!
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ACORN Kenya Joins Global Action Against Adani and Plans Youth Forum on Unemployment and Mental Health
In June, ACORN Kenya stood in solidarity with protests around the world by hosting their own event against the corrupt Adani Group. They also are planning a youth forum for July, in response to wide-spread protests from Kenyan youth against the government. The forum will focus on issues of wide-spread unemployment, the high cost of living, and mental health.
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ACORN India Secures Landmark Meeting with Dharavi Redevelopment CEO to Voice Community Demands
As a direct result of mounting international pressure and local organizing, ACORN India secured a major breakthrough: a formal meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, the first time a top redevelopment official has met to address community concerns. The delegation hand-delivered a list of demands outlining concerns and demands from the public, ensuring that the voice of the people was heard loud and clear!
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OnEstEnsemble Women Complete GBV Training and Strengthen Community Safety in Douala
In Douala, the women of the OnEstEnsemble completed a Gender Based Violence training that prepares women to be leaders in the fight against GBV in their communities. Members also planned out community response plans and designated safe spaces. When we stand together, we can keep our communities safe for everybody!
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Solidarjetà Wins Full Deposit for Member and Hosts Tenant Rights Workshop in Malta
In Malta, Solidarjetà rallied around a member who was pressured into paying a deposit to secure an apartment. After the member saw more photos and the rental contract, a number of issues and illegalities were found, and with support from the tenant’s union, they were able to get their full deposit returned, marking a major win against shady landlords and rental agents. Members also joined forces with Qawra Community Services to host a highly successful workshop on tenant rights.
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ACORN Peru Supports Communities with Soup Kitchen and Flood Prevention Efforts
This June, ACORN Peru provided vital services through the Cataratas soup kitchen in San Juan, including sourcing furniture and blankets for attendees. In Lima, the season has been unusually cold and rainy, and ACORN members stepped up for the community by starting a vinyl recycling program, which can then be used for a temproary effective strategy to stop leaks and flooding in homes in the area.
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