Rooftops Canada
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Rooftops Canada is the international development program of social and cooperative housing organizations in Canada. We work to improve housing, build sustainable communities and develop a shared vision of equitable global development.
Women are stepping up to protect their rights to land, housing, and safety, key parts of the fight against gender-based violence.
👉 Read more about their impact on policies: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
👉 Read more about their impact on policies: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
November 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Women are stepping up to protect their rights to land, housing, and safety, key parts of the fight against gender-based violence.
👉 Read more about their impact on policies: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
👉 Read more about their impact on policies: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
Young Professional Reflection:
Shazara, a current Rooftops Canada Young Professional, shares what she learned while working with Mazingira Institute and the Habitat International Coalition (HIC) in Kenya.
👉 Read Shazara's full reflection: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
Shazara, a current Rooftops Canada Young Professional, shares what she learned while working with Mazingira Institute and the Habitat International Coalition (HIC) in Kenya.
👉 Read Shazara's full reflection: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Young Professional Reflection:
Shazara, a current Rooftops Canada Young Professional, shares what she learned while working with Mazingira Institute and the Habitat International Coalition (HIC) in Kenya.
👉 Read Shazara's full reflection: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
Shazara, a current Rooftops Canada Young Professional, shares what she learned while working with Mazingira Institute and the Habitat International Coalition (HIC) in Kenya.
👉 Read Shazara's full reflection: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
The Young Professionals program is more than just a career opportunity—it’s a chance to learn and support real change in communities.
👉 Read about Brianna Mersey's journey since being a Rooftops Canada Young Professional: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
👉 Read about Brianna Mersey's journey since being a Rooftops Canada Young Professional: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Young Professionals program is more than just a career opportunity—it’s a chance to learn and support real change in communities.
👉 Read about Brianna Mersey's journey since being a Rooftops Canada Young Professional: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
👉 Read about Brianna Mersey's journey since being a Rooftops Canada Young Professional: www.rooftops.ca/november-new...
Our November newsletter is out!
Learn how Rooftops Canada and our partners are advancing housing rights for women and their communities.
👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
#womanspacesproject #16DaysOfActivism #GBV #housingrights #NovemberNewsletter
Learn how Rooftops Canada and our partners are advancing housing rights for women and their communities.
👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
#womanspacesproject #16DaysOfActivism #GBV #housingrights #NovemberNewsletter
November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Our November newsletter is out!
Learn how Rooftops Canada and our partners are advancing housing rights for women and their communities.
👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
#womanspacesproject #16DaysOfActivism #GBV #housingrights #NovemberNewsletter
Learn how Rooftops Canada and our partners are advancing housing rights for women and their communities.
👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
#womanspacesproject #16DaysOfActivism #GBV #housingrights #NovemberNewsletter
Shazara Khan, Rooftops Canada's Young Professional, is currently working in Nairobi and experiencing how quickly the city is changing.
👉 Read more about Shazara's perspective on Nairobi's rapid urbanization: www.rooftops.ca/yp-update-ur...
👉 Read more about Shazara's perspective on Nairobi's rapid urbanization: www.rooftops.ca/yp-update-ur...
October 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Shazara Khan, Rooftops Canada's Young Professional, is currently working in Nairobi and experiencing how quickly the city is changing.
👉 Read more about Shazara's perspective on Nairobi's rapid urbanization: www.rooftops.ca/yp-update-ur...
👉 Read more about Shazara's perspective on Nairobi's rapid urbanization: www.rooftops.ca/yp-update-ur...
We’re excited to share Rooftops Canada’s latest Impact Report, a snapshot of what we’ve accomplished together! Inside, you’ll discover how your support has helped Rooftops Canada and our partners achieve remarkable milestones.
Read our full Impact Report here: www.rooftops.ca/impact-repor...
Read our full Impact Report here: www.rooftops.ca/impact-repor...
October 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We’re excited to share Rooftops Canada’s latest Impact Report, a snapshot of what we’ve accomplished together! Inside, you’ll discover how your support has helped Rooftops Canada and our partners achieve remarkable milestones.
Read our full Impact Report here: www.rooftops.ca/impact-repor...
Read our full Impact Report here: www.rooftops.ca/impact-repor...
In August, Rooftops Canada’s partner, Mazingira Institute, welcomed a team of urban agriculture specialists from Montreal to Nairobi for a two-week study visit.
Read more about the powerful insights and experiences shared by participants:
www.rooftops.ca/august-study...
Read more about the powerful insights and experiences shared by participants:
www.rooftops.ca/august-study...
October 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In August, Rooftops Canada’s partner, Mazingira Institute, welcomed a team of urban agriculture specialists from Montreal to Nairobi for a two-week study visit.
Read more about the powerful insights and experiences shared by participants:
www.rooftops.ca/august-study...
Read more about the powerful insights and experiences shared by participants:
www.rooftops.ca/august-study...
This Urban October, we want to take a moment to recognize the efforts of Rooftops Canada’s partners. Every day they are helping communities grow in fair, strong, and sustainable ways.
👉 Explore their inspiring work and the difference we are making together: www.rooftops.ca/october-part...
👉 Explore their inspiring work and the difference we are making together: www.rooftops.ca/october-part...
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This Urban October, we want to take a moment to recognize the efforts of Rooftops Canada’s partners. Every day they are helping communities grow in fair, strong, and sustainable ways.
👉 Explore their inspiring work and the difference we are making together: www.rooftops.ca/october-part...
👉 Explore their inspiring work and the difference we are making together: www.rooftops.ca/october-part...
From Young Professional to Urban Leader: Sarah Button’s Journey
This Urban October, we’re highlighting the journey of one of Rooftops Canada’s Young Professionals program alumni.
👉 Read more about Sarah Buttons journey: www.rooftops.ca/october-alum...
This Urban October, we’re highlighting the journey of one of Rooftops Canada’s Young Professionals program alumni.
👉 Read more about Sarah Buttons journey: www.rooftops.ca/october-alum...
October 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
From Young Professional to Urban Leader: Sarah Button’s Journey
This Urban October, we’re highlighting the journey of one of Rooftops Canada’s Young Professionals program alumni.
👉 Read more about Sarah Buttons journey: www.rooftops.ca/october-alum...
This Urban October, we’re highlighting the journey of one of Rooftops Canada’s Young Professionals program alumni.
👉 Read more about Sarah Buttons journey: www.rooftops.ca/october-alum...
To mark Urban October and World Habitat Day, our October newsletter is out now!
👉 Discover stories of collaboration and innovation from our network: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Stay tuned for our upcoming monthly newsletters — subscribe today!
👉 Discover stories of collaboration and innovation from our network: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Stay tuned for our upcoming monthly newsletters — subscribe today!
October 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
To mark Urban October and World Habitat Day, our October newsletter is out now!
👉 Discover stories of collaboration and innovation from our network: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Stay tuned for our upcoming monthly newsletters — subscribe today!
👉 Discover stories of collaboration and innovation from our network: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Stay tuned for our upcoming monthly newsletters — subscribe today!
From coordinating an important international Teach-In Series on Palestine and Habitat to settling in to a new work routine in Nairobi, our Young Professional Shazara has been busy!
Read her full update on our website 👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Read her full update on our website 👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
September 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
From coordinating an important international Teach-In Series on Palestine and Habitat to settling in to a new work routine in Nairobi, our Young Professional Shazara has been busy!
Read her full update on our website 👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Read her full update on our website 👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
At the close of her first week in Nairobi, Karine Martineau, Educational Content Development Officer at @Croquarium, reflects on how deeply moved she has been by the warmth and openness of every encounter.
August 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
At the close of her first week in Nairobi, Karine Martineau, Educational Content Development Officer at @Croquarium, reflects on how deeply moved she has been by the warmth and openness of every encounter.
Nathalie Sundborg—Kitchen Animator and Lead Cook at Croquarium in Montreal – is currently taking part in Rooftops Canada’s study visit to Nairobi, Kenya (Aug 11-22).
#FoodSecurity #YouthEmpowerment #GenderEquality #GlobalSolidarity
#FoodSecurity #YouthEmpowerment #GenderEquality #GlobalSolidarity
August 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Nathalie Sundborg—Kitchen Animator and Lead Cook at Croquarium in Montreal – is currently taking part in Rooftops Canada’s study visit to Nairobi, Kenya (Aug 11-22).
#FoodSecurity #YouthEmpowerment #GenderEquality #GlobalSolidarity
#FoodSecurity #YouthEmpowerment #GenderEquality #GlobalSolidarity
Opportunity Alert! Rooftops Canada is recruiting two Technical Advisors (Housing & Human Rights) for a two-week assignment in Uganda, Sept 22–Oct 3, 2025.
Learn more: www.rooftops.ca/employment
Learn more: www.rooftops.ca/employment
August 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Opportunity Alert! Rooftops Canada is recruiting two Technical Advisors (Housing & Human Rights) for a two-week assignment in Uganda, Sept 22–Oct 3, 2025.
Learn more: www.rooftops.ca/employment
Learn more: www.rooftops.ca/employment
A team of urban agriculture specialists from Montreal has arrived in Nairobi for a study visit, hosted by Rooftops Canada’s partner, Mazingira Institute (August 11-22, 2025).
August 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A team of urban agriculture specialists from Montreal has arrived in Nairobi for a study visit, hosted by Rooftops Canada’s partner, Mazingira Institute (August 11-22, 2025).
From coordinating youth training to connecting with women farmers, Rooftops Canada's current Young Professional, Shazara, has been hands-on with Mazingira Institute in Nairobi.
👉 Read the full story on our website: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
👉 Read the full story on our website: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
July 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
From coordinating youth training to connecting with women farmers, Rooftops Canada's current Young Professional, Shazara, has been hands-on with Mazingira Institute in Nairobi.
👉 Read the full story on our website: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
👉 Read the full story on our website: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Rooftops Canada and Women’s Spaces project partners are proud to host a panel on Tuesday July 29th at 1:30pm at the International Conference on Canadian, Chinese, and African Sustainable Urbanization (ICCCASU 2025).
#LandRights #UrbanEquality #SustainableDevelopment #WomenSpacesProject #ICCCASU
#LandRights #UrbanEquality #SustainableDevelopment #WomenSpacesProject #ICCCASU
July 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Rooftops Canada and Women’s Spaces project partners are proud to host a panel on Tuesday July 29th at 1:30pm at the International Conference on Canadian, Chinese, and African Sustainable Urbanization (ICCCASU 2025).
#LandRights #UrbanEquality #SustainableDevelopment #WomenSpacesProject #ICCCASU
#LandRights #UrbanEquality #SustainableDevelopment #WomenSpacesProject #ICCCASU
Thank You, Gay Lea Foundation!
Rooftops Canada is honoured to receive a $25,000 Sustainable Agriculture Grant from the Gay Lea Foundation in support of our Women’s Spaces project.
🔗 Learn more: www.gaylea.com/news/foundat...
Rooftops Canada is honoured to receive a $25,000 Sustainable Agriculture Grant from the Gay Lea Foundation in support of our Women’s Spaces project.
🔗 Learn more: www.gaylea.com/news/foundat...
July 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Thank You, Gay Lea Foundation!
Rooftops Canada is honoured to receive a $25,000 Sustainable Agriculture Grant from the Gay Lea Foundation in support of our Women’s Spaces project.
🔗 Learn more: www.gaylea.com/news/foundat...
Rooftops Canada is honoured to receive a $25,000 Sustainable Agriculture Grant from the Gay Lea Foundation in support of our Women’s Spaces project.
🔗 Learn more: www.gaylea.com/news/foundat...
Rooftops Canada welcomed our partners from the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) for an impactful visit to Toronto, grounded in shared learning, and a deep commitment to housing rights.
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July 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Rooftops Canada welcomed our partners from the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) for an impactful visit to Toronto, grounded in shared learning, and a deep commitment to housing rights.
📬 Sign up for our News and Updates:
www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
📬 Sign up for our News and Updates:
www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
World Kiswahili Language Day!
Celebrated every July 7, this day was declared by UNESCO to recognize Kiswahili as a language of peace, unity, and cultural identity across Africa and beyond.
To mark the day, we invite you to learn a few phrases in Kiswahili!
Celebrated every July 7, this day was declared by UNESCO to recognize Kiswahili as a language of peace, unity, and cultural identity across Africa and beyond.
To mark the day, we invite you to learn a few phrases in Kiswahili!
July 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
World Kiswahili Language Day!
Celebrated every July 7, this day was declared by UNESCO to recognize Kiswahili as a language of peace, unity, and cultural identity across Africa and beyond.
To mark the day, we invite you to learn a few phrases in Kiswahili!
Celebrated every July 7, this day was declared by UNESCO to recognize Kiswahili as a language of peace, unity, and cultural identity across Africa and beyond.
To mark the day, we invite you to learn a few phrases in Kiswahili!
We're celebrating the International Year of Cooperatives with gratitude for our partnership with Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes Ltd.
Read more: compassnshomes.coop/why-compass-...
Subscribe for updates: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Read more: compassnshomes.coop/why-compass-...
Subscribe for updates: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
July 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
We're celebrating the International Year of Cooperatives with gratitude for our partnership with Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes Ltd.
Read more: compassnshomes.coop/why-compass-...
Subscribe for updates: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Read more: compassnshomes.coop/why-compass-...
Subscribe for updates: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Join us in welcoming our two new summer students!
We’re excited to have them on board at Rooftops Canada as they gain hands-on experience in international cooperation and housing rights.
Welcome to the team Lubna and Mbarouk!
We’re excited to have them on board at Rooftops Canada as they gain hands-on experience in international cooperation and housing rights.
Welcome to the team Lubna and Mbarouk!
June 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Join us in welcoming our two new summer students!
We’re excited to have them on board at Rooftops Canada as they gain hands-on experience in international cooperation and housing rights.
Welcome to the team Lubna and Mbarouk!
We’re excited to have them on board at Rooftops Canada as they gain hands-on experience in international cooperation and housing rights.
Welcome to the team Lubna and Mbarouk!
Calling all Rooftops Canada YP/IYIP alumni from 1997 to 2025! We want to hear from you!
Share your journey, get featured, and reconnect with the network. DM us or email maisha@rooftops.ca.
Let’s grow the global movement for housing rights!
Share your journey, get featured, and reconnect with the network. DM us or email maisha@rooftops.ca.
Let’s grow the global movement for housing rights!
May 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Calling all Rooftops Canada YP/IYIP alumni from 1997 to 2025! We want to hear from you!
Share your journey, get featured, and reconnect with the network. DM us or email maisha@rooftops.ca.
Let’s grow the global movement for housing rights!
Share your journey, get featured, and reconnect with the network. DM us or email maisha@rooftops.ca.
Let’s grow the global movement for housing rights!
Monthly update from Shazara, Rooftops Canada’s Young Professional!
From drafting newsletters to supporting a documentary on the Women’s Spaces project, she’s been busy with Mazingira Institute, amplifying community voices in urban agriculture.
👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
From drafting newsletters to supporting a documentary on the Women’s Spaces project, she’s been busy with Mazingira Institute, amplifying community voices in urban agriculture.
👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
May 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Monthly update from Shazara, Rooftops Canada’s Young Professional!
From drafting newsletters to supporting a documentary on the Women’s Spaces project, she’s been busy with Mazingira Institute, amplifying community voices in urban agriculture.
👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
From drafting newsletters to supporting a documentary on the Women’s Spaces project, she’s been busy with Mazingira Institute, amplifying community voices in urban agriculture.
👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...