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 […]
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.
Digital Social Protection in Zambia: The Promise, The Problems, and The Way Forward for Informal Economy Workers

Imagine a world where social protection, the safety net designed to help the most vulnerableis just a phone tap away. No more long queues, no more paperwork, and no more trips togovernment offices that take up your time and resources. This is the promise of digital socialprotection in Zambia. Sounds pretty great, right? Well, not […]
Message for International Day of Street Vendors 2024

Nothing for Us without Us!! This is our StreetNet motto which always inspires and motivates us to stand up and speak up on behalf of ourselves! Today, as we celebrate International Street Vendors Day, we recognize and honor the invaluable role that street vendors play in their cities, communities and countries worldwide. On behalf of […]
Negotiation dynamics in Côte d’Ivoire: how can workers in the informal economy make the difference

In April 2024 StreetNet organized a negotiation skills workshop in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Informal economy workers have the power and the ability to influence policy at every level.
StreetNet stands in solidarity with Brazilian street vendors affected by deadly floods: climate change is a class issue!

Southern Brazil has been hit by a devastating flood earlier this month, and the destruction and damage is persisting. Dozens of towns in the state of Rio Grande do Sul have been turned into rivers, more than 140 people have lost their lives and over 600,000 have been displaced from their homes.
Call for Researchers: The Impact of Climate Change on Street Vendors in Cambodia, Laos, & Vietnam

StreetNet is now calling for experienced researchers for an exciting new project focusing on the impact of climate change on street vendors in the Asia region.
Why hawkers in Bangladesh are showing the red card to authorities

Hawkers in Bangladesh are engaged in a nation-wide campaign led by the workers’ organization Labour at Informal Economy (LIE) to have a national policy focused on street vending and demand a stop of violence and extortion.