One billion people live in slums


Homeless International is the only UK charity dedicated to the challenge of housing and basic services in slums.


The United Nations characterises slums/informal settlements by one or more of the following:


• Poor access to water • Lack of sanitation facilities • Insufficient living area (more than three people sharing a room)


• Poor structural quality and durability of housing • Lack of secure tenure


Cities in developing countries are expected to absorb 95 per cent of urban population growth in the next two decades, increasing the slum population by nearly 500 million between now and 2020. Cities account for some 70 per cent of global GDP, and around 85 per cent of all new employment opportunities around the world occur in the informal economy. Despite their valuable contribution to city economies, slum dwellers are rarely valued as legitimate citizens and have few rights.


Our vision is a world in which all people can realise their right to land, basic services and shelter.


We believe that sustainable solutions to homelessness can be created only if people have access to land, finance, information, organisation and technology – and if they are involved in the design of solutions that work for them.


We help slum dwellers by supporting the development of local organisations in Africa and Asia, which are rooted in communities. These organisations often grow from small social movements into self-reliant organisations that are able to provide shelter and basic services solutions that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.


See pages 3-4 for a list of our current partners.


Contents Welcome


The year at a glance Life after eviction


Supporting flood-affected communities in Pakistan


Experimenting with new technologies New beginnings in Kenya A new partnership in Nepal A year of support Financial overview Thank you


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How local organisations develop


Engaged, organised and financially independent organisation/enterprise


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annual review 2011


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