This session will be held on May 9, 2024 from 12.00pm to 2.00pm at Mathare Community Park, Nairobi, Kenya. For those attending virtually link for the event will be sent to you two days before. For those who wish to attend in person, please contact unhabitatyouthunit@gmail.com. 

The session will explore effective strategies for creating vibrant and sustainable urban public spaces within informal settlements through youth engagement and community participation. The discussion will draw on real-world examples from Nairobi's Mathare slum, such as the Mathare River Rehabilitation Project and the development of the Mathare Community Park. These projects exemplify successful community-driven urban regeneration initiatives that integrate environmental, social, and infrastructural development.

Speakers:

• Safrina Irùngú: Safrina is a community organizer and advocate for environmental and youth empowerment initiatives in Mathare, passionately leading efforts like cleanups and social impact activities to foster a sustainable and inclusive future.
  
• Theresa Budzinski: Communications Specialist with UN-Habitat, focusing on sustainable urban development and public space initiatives.
• Isaac Muasa: Works to empower youth and the community to realize environmental conservation and social justice in the informal settlements in Kenya.
• Tala Cockar: Director, Co-Designer, Builder, Rad Earth Africa which designs new public spaces such as skate parjs that inspire creativity, self-discovery and re-connect the community to the world they live in. 
  

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