The Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centers (SPARC) formed in 1984. We work with the most vulnerable of India's urban poor - Slum Dwellers
India
Joined August 2016
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📢 SPARC is hiring!
🚍 Community Mobilizer – Transport
📍 Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra | 🗓️ 3-year project (Popular Transport & Inclusive Cities)
👥 2 openings
🎓 MSW or related field
🏙️ Experience in slums/relocation sites
📩 Apply now to support safer, inclusive mobility!
#Hiring
📢 SPARC is hiring!
🏘️ Community Mobilizer – Housing
📍 Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra | 🗓️ 1-year (PMAY 2.0 - BLC)
👥 2 openings
🎓 MSW or related field
🤝 Community mobilization experience
🏙️ Work in informal settlements
📩 Apply via email!
#Hiring #CommunityWork #PMAY
🚨 We're hiring an Architect (Urban Design + Visual Storytelling) for a transport research + exhibition project on informal mobility in Nalasopara, Mumbai. Project-based, immediate start. Apply with CV + portfolio from the poster details.
#UrbanDesign #HiringNow #ArchitectureJobs
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A very happy new year to all our followers. The Indian team ended 2024 with a training for field staff and community health committees on domestic violence and how it links to mental health. Trainings are a great way to decipher technically complex subjects such as health
SPARC director Sheela Patel talks about climate change and informality..Here is the podcast if you wish to listen to.
PODCAST: 1 billion people live in informal communities exposed to the worst impacts of #ClimateChange. Sheela Patel, @SPARCIndia2 joins @PhilippaNuttal to talk building climate resilience with these often excluded citizens, for a just urban transition.
🎧 ow.ly/SQ1s50Srs3w
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PODCAST: 1 billion people live in informal communities exposed to the worst impacts of #ClimateChange. Sheela Patel, @SPARCIndia2 joins @PhilippaNuttal to talk building climate resilience with these often excluded citizens, for a just urban transition.
🎧 ow.ly/SQ1s50Srs3w
We are exicted to announce the ROOH challenge competition! Now open for all. Scan the code below for more details. Or head over to the link: ROOH Challenge – Roof Over Our Head (campaignforrooh.org)
After months of effort by the field teams, the makeshift anganwadi in CGS colony slums started today. Its an important milestone in this community as their children are rarely in school. The Anganwadi will now provide the opportunity to learn and engage the children better!
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Organisational Development Facilitators reconvened in Delhi after their practicum; they engaged with their organisations to conduct #participatorydiagnoses. Vision of localising & contextualising OD knowledge & skills through participatory methods proved effective.
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COMPLUS IS HIRING! Yes, we are hiring a Communications Associate/Lead for COMPLUS. The work involves working with diverse teams across 4 countries. More information here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
If interested DM/write to [email protected]
We are hiring at SPARC for a Research Assistant Position. Interested candidates, please write to [email protected].
More details are in the attached JD.
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On the occasion of 121st Governing Board meeting of @PRIA_India, we celebrate first book on ROOH prepared by women in informal settlements & young peofessionals under leadership of Sheela Patel Founder-Director @SPARCIndia2 & our Board member @sahbhagi_ssk @UNESCOchairCBR
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Thank you, @ICCCAD, for the Gobeshona Global Conference.
It was wonderful and insightful to see you all engage in the discussion and contribute to our effort to address the critical issues women face, particularly with housing, amidst many challenges posed by climate change.
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Join us tomorrow, 3rd March for an insightful conversation at the #GobeshonaGlobalConference—
"Roof Over Our Heads: Response to Resilience."
Meet our speakers: Sheela Patel, Zoe Sibala, Shrirang Agrawal, Christine Mutuku, and Ruby Haddad.
Zoom Link us06web.zoom.us/j/8135178850…
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Join us for an insightful discussion at the Gobeshona Global Conference on 'Roof Over Our Heads: Response to Resilience'!
This conversation will delve into the housing challenges faced by women and communities in the wake of climate change and actively seek innovative solutions.
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Sheela Patel, Chair of @CampaignForROOH & Director of @SPARCIndia2, delivered opening remarks today at #GobeshonaGlobalConference 4.
Advocating a transformative shift to a circular, collaborative process in the next 5 days, fostering open dialogue and mutual accountability.
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Join us at the Gobeshona Global Conference!
We are Presenting 'Roof Over Our Heads: Response to Resilience'—an exploration of housing challenges faced by women in informal settlements amid climate change.
Discover innovative, locally-led solutions.
@ICCCAD #RoofOverOurHeads
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Less than 24 hours to go before we go live with the opening session of Gobeshona Global Conference 4!
The session will be streamed live on our Facebook page!
Register now: whova.com/portal/registr…
#Gobeshona #GGC4 #LocallyLedAdaptation #Resilience #ClimateChange
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We're thrilled to be part of the #Gobeshona Global Conference! Join us, @CampaignforROOH, for 'Roof Over Our Heads: Response to Resilience' - a dynamic 90-minute session on March 3rd.
Mark your calendars and register now: whova.com/portal/registratio…
#GGC4 #RoofOverOurHeads