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We are interdisciplinary. We are urban. And we are growing. Are you a change-maker? Partner with us.
Send expressions of interest to connect@upafrica.org
LOCAL PRACTITIONER
Seeking urban practitioners and artists from Sri Lanka. You are ready to take your professional practice to the next level through targeted capacity building with international experts. You will also work with local youth and communities in the BuildLanka Youth Studio.
INTERNATIONAL PRACTITIONER
Practitioners active in Asia and Africa, in urban planning and related fields interested in working with global practitioners to develop innovative solutions to urban challenges. At least five years of experience.
COMMUNITY
Your community is at a crossroads -- facing redevelopment, choosing to redefine and reclaim urban space, preparing for a public meeting. We are here to help you transform your community..
RESEARCHER / ACADEMIC
Is your background in urban planning or urban-related research? We want to partner with you to explore leading edge issues in urban development.
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Are you a youth or do you work with youth? We want to work with you to bring relevant education about urbanisation to tomorrow's change-makers. Sign up for BuildLanka or reproduce our studio program wherever you are.
PROGRAM PARTNER
Are you in the urban tech or other private sector industry and interested in shaping the future of urban development in meaningful ways? Let's talk.