The bright side and dark corners of night markets in Malawi
As a testament to the City’s vibrant and committed commitment to fostering economic growth, community engagement, and cultural exchange, Blantyre City Council launched a night market from 6 PM until midnight in the CBD along Victoria Avenue. It seems like good news for street and market vendors, but there are some issues we must take into account.
From Street Vendors to Storytellers: The Power of Worker-Led Communication for Social Change
For years, we have invested in worker-led communication and the creative skills of young street vendors to help them tell their own stories. In 2025, for the first time, we partnered with Picture People MSP to organize an in-person visual storytelling workshop, giving our members powerful tools to share the impact of their work. The […]
A New Era of Education for Families of Street Vendors in Bangladesh
The inauguration of Fulkoli Kindergarten School marks a transformative milestone in community empowerment on 1st December, 2024, in Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh, offering underprivileged children access to quality education.
A street vendors-led bottom up approach to food safety
Why we cannot talk about food policies without involving street vendors According to our last global report, food and drinks are among the top sold goods by StreetNet members. It is not surprising: wandering around in any market all over the world, both in urban and rural areas, vendors can be seen selling fresh fruits […]
3 ways you can use TikTok to support street vendors
Street vendors are going viral, but some TikTok trends are perpetuating harmful stereotypes about their work, rather than fostering real support for workers. Instead of exploiting their struggles for views, here’s how you can use TikTok to genuinely support street vendors in ways that can positively impact their lives and create meaningful change.
Statement of UNIWA on Kantamanto Market Fire
UNIWA EXPRESSES DEEP CONDOLENCES AND SOLIDARITY FOLLOWING KANTAMANTO MARKET FIRE Accra, January 2025 – The Ghana Union of Informal Workers Association (UNIWA) extends its heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and all those affected by the devastating fire that ravaged Kantamanto Market on January 1, 2025. Our hearts go out to the countless traders […]
New Year Message from International Coordinator Oksana Abboud, for 2025
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Council Members, colleagues, partners and allies of StreetNet Family around the world! First of all, I would like to sincerely extend my warm greetings and gratitude to each of you for your unshakable commitment and contributions to the cause and mission of StreetNet International and mainly – for the empowerment and […]
What does tax justice look like for street and market vendors?
What does tax justice look like for street and market vendors and in general for workers in the informal economy? Here are some critical considerations that can help guide a discussion.
Cash register machines in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: street and market vendors look for the right solution
The wide introduction of mandatory cash registers for street and market vendors must take into account the workers’ interests. Such policies should include simplification of administrative procedures, favorable tax system and financial support with purchase and administration of cash registers.
Addressing gender-based violence in Malawi workplaces
As the world observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Malawi’s labor movement is shining a spotlight on the pervasive issue of gender-based violence in Malawi workplaces. GBV affects thousands of Malawian women, particularly those in informal and precarious jobs.
