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by Chelsea | Oct 22, 2024 | Blog, Events, Latest Updates, Strengthened Grassroots Voices
Please join us for a robust discussion that dives into the importance of participatory democracy and its significance in the sphere of local governance. Date – 31 October 2024 Time – 10:00am Venue – Planact, Maths Centre Building, 28 Juta Street,...
by Chelsea | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Latest Updates, Projects, Strengthened Grassroots Voices
Planact developed a methodology of working closely with individual settlements to build trust and working relationships with communities that over time led to a restructuring of capacity and resources. It was through this strategic shift, that the Cluster of Community...
by Chelsea | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog, Latest Updates, Projects, Sustainable Livelihood Initiatives
In the informal settlement of Skoonplaas, located in the City of Ekurhuleni, life is shaped by daily struggles and limited resources. However, a small but impactful group of individuals has emerged as champions of security and community well-being. This group...
by Chelsea | Sep 19, 2024 | Blog, Latest Updates, Projects, Strengthened Grassroots Voices
In 2018, with support from the Raith Foundation, Planact established what is known as Clusters of Community Agency, a platform made up of community leaders from informal settlements in a particular municipality. Planact has long-standing relationships with informal...
by Chelsea | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, Latest Updates, Projects, Responsive Living Environments
Planact and the Development Action Group (DAG) are reshaping the construction industry by empowering emerging contractors and small-scale developers. The construction industry in South Africa has served as a pivotal engine of economic growth and job creation,...
