What Five Years Can Build
In 2022 we set out to answer one question:
What changes when a woman can prove that her home is hers?
Five years later, we can show you exactly the kind of change you helped bring.
Five-year Milestones
Impact at a Glance
Stories of Change
Hear From Our Partners
“One of my very favorite quotes is by Megan Mahlangu and she said, “Women have voices, they just need to be allowed and encouraged to use them” and I think this project does that. It centres women's voices and experiences. It also ensures that women are not just beneficiaries, but they also are active participants and leaders in shaping their own communities. The project creates a space where women feel heard, where they feel supported, and they feel empowered to take action.”
-- Nolwazi Mahlangu, Socio-Economic Rights Institute
“The long-term impact goes beyond those directly involved in the project. It’s about building lasting awareness within communities. People are now more informed about land rights, the importance of documentation, and the processes involved in securing ownership. This knowledge alone is transformative. Ultimately, we expect to see greater tenure security, fewer cases of eviction, and more sustainable urban development. These are changes that will continue to benefit communities well into the future.”
-- Brian Odella, Shelter and Settlements Alternatives
“The project has helped local authorities and community leaders better understand women’s rights and the importance of protecting women from issues such as eviction and property grabbing after the death of a husband. Seeing these changes in communities has been very meaningful and encouraging.”
-- Moises Festo, Development Workshop
“Transformation for the better is our purpose as an Institute. We want to bring positive change for people’s wellbeing and are looking at urban agriculture being more supported in terms of policies and legislative frameworks. Through these policies, women and men will have secure access to public urban spaces for food production. Equally important is the hope that the Women Spaces project will contribute to lasting shifts in women’s leadership and decision-making at household and community levels. By strengthening women’s confidence, networks, and access to resources, the project lays the foundation for greater participation in local governance.”
-- Laureen Odero, Mazingira Institute
Built to Last
What continues beyond the project:
Across four countries, change looked different, but it has been rooted in the same goal: women having greater power over their land, housing, and livelihoods. And that change continues to grow. Women are stepping into leadership, sharing their knowledge, creating opportunities and strengthening their communities—building progress that will last well beyond the project.
None of this would have been possible without you.
Thank you for helping us get this far
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