Rooftops Canada looks forward to participating in the 2026 CHRA National Congress on Housing and Homelessness, taking place in St. John’s, NL, April 20–22.
If you’re attending, we invite you to join our April 21 workshop, "Our Common Home: How International Ideas Strengthen Local Solutions".
Andrea Adams, Executive Director at St. Clare’s Housing, recently completed a Technical Advisor assignment with Rooftops Canada and Shelter and Settlements Alternatives Uganda (SSA).
👉Read more about Andrea's TA work: www.rooftops.ca/march-newsle...
The Women’s Desk—run by SERI, Rooftops Canada’s partner, as part of the Women’s Spaces project—offers a safe space for advice, legal education, and support, empowering women to navigate housing challenges with confidence.
👉Learn more: www.rooftops.ca/march-newsle...
Rooftops Canada will be co-hosting a virtual event with Habitat International Coalition (HIC) at the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
👉 Join us to be part of the conversation: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Rooftops Canada is hiring a Finance and Operations Manager to oversee financial strategy, donor compliance and operational processes - supporting our vision of a world where everyone has a secure place in peace in dignity.
Application Details: www.rooftops.ca/employment
Our March Newsletter is out!
In this newsletter, we highlight the voices, stories, and impact of women throughout the Rooftops Canada community.
👉Read the full newsletter: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
We’re Hiring!
Rooftops Canada is seeking a Director, Finance and Operations to join our team.
Read the full job description and application details below. 👇
www.rooftops.ca/employment
Get an inside look at Mazingira Institute and their work in Nairobi. Laureen Odero, one of MI’s dedicated staff, reflects on the Women’s Spaces project and its impact in Kenya.
👉Learn more: www.rooftops.ca/february-new...
Shelter and Settlements Alternatives (SSA) Uganda achieved an important milestone this past month with the issuance of 306 Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs) through the Women’s Spaces project.
👉 Learn more about CCO’s and their impact: www.rooftops.ca/february-new...
In Exchanging Futures: International Perspectives on Housing Futures, Canadian and Ugandan housing specialists explore how community-led housing is being built, protected, and transformed across contexts.
👉 Watch the full webinar now: housingcommonsresearch.ca/exchanging-f...
Check out our Newsletter to learn more about how partnership is at the heart of Rooftops Canada's work: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
In November 2025, Jaclyn Johnston Program Manager of Co-operative and Planning Services (Atlantic), with CHF Canada, served as a Technical Advisor as part of the Women’s Spaces project with SSA in Uganda.
👉 Read Jaclyn's full reflection here: www.rooftops.ca/january-news...
Welcome to our January Newsletter!
As we step into a new year, we’re embracing a shared resolution: to keep the global conversation on land and housing rights moving forward.
👉 Read the full newsletter here: www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
This month, we feature Carolyn, a Young Professional alumni who spent her placement with Shelter and Settlements Alternatives (SSA) in Uganda.
👉 Read Carolyns story here: www.rooftops.ca/december-new...
Development Workshop Angola shared an impactful story highlighting how the Women Spaces project helped one community leader protect a mother’s home during a very difficult time.
👉 Read this incredible story of change: www.rooftops.ca/december-new...
Our December Newsletter is out now!
This giving season, Rooftops Canada is celebrating the power of connection — the shared human need for a safe, secure place to call home
As we close the year, we invite you to check out our newsletter.
👉 www.rooftops.ca/news-and-upd...
Giving Tuesday was a big win for housing rights!
Thanks to our community’s generosity, we raised $6,927 — almost $10K with our match partner. Whether you donated, shared, or learned more, you were part of this important effort.
Today, so many supporters have given a special Giving Tuesday gift—and we’ve surpassed our goal of raising $3,000 to support housing rights around the world!
👉 Will you help us keep this momentum going and give a Giving Tuesday: www.rooftops.ca/donate
Help make the feeling of "home" belong to everyone!
Today for #GivingTuesday, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $3,000—our goal for the day—thanks to the generosity of a committed donor.
👉 Give a 2x Matched Gift Today: www.rooftops.ca/donate
#GivingTuesday is coming up on December 2, and this year we’ll be raising funds to ensure that everyone can experience the feeling of having a safe and secure home.
👉 www.rooftops.ca/donate
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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