We are looking for a Media Assistant – Join our team!
We are currently looking for a Media Assistant to strengthen our communication work, on a remote part-time basis. A successful applicant is expected to start the job at the end of November 2021. Applicants are encouraged to read the Terms of Reference, and send their CV and cover letter to media@streetnet-app.com until November 19th, 2021. […]
Meet our Youth Reporters on the Ground!
StreetNet International has developed a new project, aimed at mobilizing youth activists and bridging the information gap between StreetNet and its affiliate organizations. The “Youth Reporters on the Ground” was officially launched in June 2021, with 11 participants from SNI affiliates from different countries. Until December 2021, these youth reporters will be following trainings on […]
Tribute to an unforgettable comrade, Fundile Jalile
– from Pat Horn, Senior Advisor, StreetNet International It is with great sadness that we learnt of the untimely passing of Fundile Johnson Jalile on 29 November 2020.
STREETNET INTERNATIONAL STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO COVID 19
Impact of the pandemic on the street/market vendors and all informal traders The COVID-19, a global catastrophe and emergency brought huge challenges not only related to the health of the whole world population but also economic decrease and livelihood troubles which require fast and proper solutions from the consolidated actions of governments and all stakeholders, […]
SOLIDARITY STATEMENT WITH IMMIGRANT TRADERS IN SOUTH AFRICA
StreetNet International, representing more than 600 000 members in the sector of street vendors, informal market vendors and hawkers organised in 54 affiliated organisations in 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Eastern Europe, expresses its deep concern with the current situation in South Africa where street vendors and informal traders from other neighbour […]
6th StreetNet International Congress 2019! Unity is Our Strength!
The 6 Congress of StreetNet International (SNI) will take place on 09-12, April in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan. To have balance among StreetNet regions, StreetNet rotates the congress venue each time. The Congress is the highest decision-making structure in the organization and meets every three years to discuss the challenges of the sector and consult on strategies […]
StreetNet achievements 2018 and strengthening affiliates
by Pat Horn, StreetNet International Coordinator During 2018 WIEGO (Women in Informal Employment: Globalising and Organising) assisted StreetNet by raising core funding which will include the financial support needed for the Sixth International Congress, scheduled to be held from 9 – 12 April 2019 in Kyrgyzstan. We have a well-coordinated team of young organisers who […]
Welcome FETTEI-CI!! A new organization of West Africa joined StreetNet family!
by Sibailly Douhoure, StreetNet Organizer 23 August 2018, will remain a historic or memorable date for the Informal Economy Workers Federation of Côte d’Ivoire, FETTEI-CI (Fédération des Travailleuses et Travailleurs de l’Economie Informelle de Cote d’Ivoire). Indeed, on that particular day the Executive Committee of StreetNet examined and accepted the application for affiliation of FETTEI-CI […]
BUILDING WORKERS’ POWER – CHANGE THE RULES!
By Lorraine Sibanda, StreetNet International President The 4th ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation) World Congress took place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 2-7 December 2018, the main theme of which sounded: BUILDING WORKES’ POWER –CHANGE THE RULES!! More than 1,200 participants took part in five days of debate to shape the policies and priorities for the […]
Social Protection for Informal Economy Workers in Zambia: Where We Are?
by Lameck Kashiwa, AZIEA General Secretary Zambia’s Social Protection like many countries has been biased towards formal workers while informal workers relied on their own indigenous informal schemes in the markets, Bus stations and neighborhood. The said informal schemes helped and continue to help the informal workers during funerals, bankruptcy, loss of job etc. Each […]
