Shack/Slum Dwellers International

Shack/Slum Dwellers International (SDI) is a global network that supports residents living in informal settlements or slums to improve their living conditions. It facilitates community-led development by organizing residents to gather housing and infrastructure issues, advocate for better services, and access resources. Through savings groups and partnerships, SDI empowers communities to plan, implement, and sustain improvements in their neighborhoods, helping to create safer, healthier, and more inclusive urban environments. The organization emphasizes participatory approaches that put residents at the center of development processes, fostering long-term community-driven change across participating countries.