Housing & Urban Development organisations in Africa
Informal settlements, affordable housing, land rights and urban services. 45 organisations are listed in this sector across 16 countries.
Slum Dwellers International
South Africa Since 1996 Slum/Shack Dwellers International (SDI), is a global social movement of the urban poor that started in 1996. It forms a network of community-based organisations in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin Americ...
Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation
South Africa Since 2010 Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation (SLF) is a registered non-profit and public benefit organisation governed by a board of experts from development practice, government and academia. We work with marginalised urban commu...
Global Communities
Tanzania Founded in the U.S. in 1952 as the Foundation for Cooperative Housing, we have evolved into a global leader in development and humanitarian response. We have delivered high-impact programs across more than 50 countries w...
Habitat for Humanity International
United States Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in your community and around the world build or improve a place they can call home. Donate, volunteer and raise your voice in support of decent and affor...
Association des Editeurs du Magazine Jimbere
Burundi The Association des Éditeurs du Magazine Jimbere (ASSEMAJI in acronym) is a non-profit association governed by the present statutes and subsidiarily by the law governing non-profit organizations in Burundi. It is politic...
ICLEI Africa
South Africa ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of 2 500+ cities and regions committed to sustainable urban development.
Open Cities Lab NPC
South Africa Who we are and what we do We are a non-profit organisation that creates tools and interventions that strengthen capacity within government, empowers citizens and improves trust and accountability in the civic space. We h...
Shack Dwellers International - Kenya
Kenya SDI-Kenya is a non-profit organization providing technical support to Muungano wa Wanavijijij, the National Movement of the urban poor in Kenya. Its vision is to have Inclusive-Cities- where low-income communities have a...
People's Process on Housing and Poverty in Zambia
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Association of Urban and Rural Entrepreneurs of Nigeria
Nigeria Since 2014 Discover Our Commitment to Entrepreneurs Across Nigeria AUREN is dedicated to bridging the gap for MSMEs in urban and rural […]
CREDI ONG's animal shelter
Benin CREDI-ONG est une organisation Béninoise qui depuis lutte en faveur de l'environnement pour un monde plus vert et bleu... Ensemble agissons 💪
Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre
Freetown, Sierra Leone Since 2015 The Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) conducts urban research in Sierra Leone, working with communities and policymakers to improve cities and informal settlements in Freetown.
Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading
Cape Town, South Africa Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading is an NGO with an office in Cape Town, South Africa, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.
African Urban Institute
Johannesburg, South Africa Since 2016 SACPLAN-registered town planners in Illovo, Sandton. Rezoning, subdivision and consent applications across Johannesburg and Gauteng. Free first consultation.
Human Appeal
Somalia Humanitarian and development partner working in Banadir, Somalia, listed in OCHA’s Who does What Where (3W) data (2026).
The Haven Night Shelter Head Office
South Africa The Haven Night Shelter Head Office is an NGO with an office in South Africa, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Urban Ministry
Jos, Nigeria Since 2015 October 22, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at The Harbert Center
Namibia Housing Action Group
Namibia Namibia Housing Action Group is an association with an office in Namibia, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Sap Slum AId Project
Wakaliga, Uganda Sap Slum AId Project is an NGO with an office in Wakaliga, Uganda, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Soweto Youth Initiative (S.Y.I.)
Nairobi, Kenya Soweto Youth Initiative is an association with an office in Nairobi, Kenya, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.
African Urban Community of Practice
Harare, Zimbabwe Since 2018 Membership community that sought to promote networking and knowledge exchange o urban planning professionals across Africa.
Agence d'Urbanisme IPAM
Antananarivo, Madagascar Agence d'Urbanisme IPAM is an association with an office in Antananarivo, Madagascar, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.
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