CoHabitat is a global network uniting organizations to advocate for community-led housing and the right to adequate housing, enhancing collaborative efforts and sustainable urban solutions.
CoHabitat is a global network that brings together grassroots federations, umbrella organizations, NGOs, and academic institutions working in the field of community-led housing (CLH) and the right to housing. The network aims to strengthen the power of action of community-driven projects by implementing a joint advocacy effort regarding the right to adequate housing. It includes key networks of residents from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as other housing actors from Europe and North America. CoHabitat provides various tools to support its mission, including: 1. **CoHabitat.io database**: An open data and collaborative tool to document and connect community-led housing projects and their allies. 2. **Regional meetings**: Spaces for experience exchange and peer learning to advocate for community-led housing and strengthen capacities. 3. **Network Awards**: Public recognition of the capacity of organized communities to develop their housing solutions and build more sustainable and participatory cities. 4. **Habitat Solidarity Fund**: A financial solution based on solidarity to address the lack of access to affordable finance for community-led housing. The network's goal is to promote community-led housing as a process where residents collectively plan, finance, build, manage, and improve their habitats, resulting in permanently affordable, more sustainable, and inclusive urban spaces.