Presenter: S’bu Zikode, founder of Abahlali baseMjondolo
Wednesday, November 24, 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Pacific Room at Tides
Join us for a discussion with S’bu Zikode, founder of Abahlali baseMjondolo, the South African shackdweller's movement.This movement began with a road blockade that grew quickly and now has tens of thousands of supporters from more than 30 settlements, making it the largest social movement led by the poor in post-apartheid South Africa. Abahlali baseMjondolo is at the forefront of emerging global struggles for the right to housing and to development rooted in justice and democracy.
Brown Bag events are free informal mid-day learning sessions hosted at Tides. Friends, neighbors and colleagues are welcome. Visitors, please sign in at the front desk.
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