The first session of the 4th SLURC Biennial Conference has wrapped up. Attendees are taking a refreshing tea break and gearing up for the next engaging session. ☕️🌍 #UrbanHealthConf24 #SLURCconf24 ARISE LSTM codohsapa COMAHS Sierra Leone The Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU) SHM Foundation Austin Demby

And we’re back! The second session of the 4th SLURC Biennial Conference is now underway. Get ready for more insightful presentations and discussions on urban health. #UrbanHealthConf24 #SLURCconf24 ARISE World Hope International Save the Children Sierra Leone University of Management and Technology Austin Demby MoH

Dr. Sia M. Tengbe (SLURC) has concluded her compelling presentation on "High Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Informal Settlement Dwellers in Freetown, Sierra Leone: NCDs Are No Longer Diseases of Affluence." #UrbanHealthConf24 #SLURCconf24 ARISE World Hope International

Highlighting the second impactful session’s presentations and the start of the third session at the 4th SLURC Biennial Conference! #UrbanHealthConf24 #SLURCconf24 ARISE World Hope International codohsapa University of Management and Technology SHM Foundation Mercy Ships LSTM @LSHT

A lively Q&A session followed the presentations in the 3rd session! Now, the 4th session is underway at the 4th_SLURC_Biennial_Conference, bringing more insights into urban health. #UrbanHealthConf24 #SLURCconf24 ARISE World Hope International London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine University of Management and Technology codohsapa MoH

We're in the final hour of the 4th_ SLURC_Biennial_Conference with the last presentation ongoing. It’s been an incredible journey of learning! #UrbanHealthConf24 #SLURCconf24 ARISE World Hope International Save the Children Sierra Leone University of Management and Technology Austin Demby MoH SHM Foundation London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Institute of Development Studies

A heartfelt thank you to all the media outlets that covered the 4th SLURC_Biennial_Conference! Your support in sharing the message of advancing urban health is greatly appreciated. #UrbanHealthConf24 #SLURCconf24 ARISE World Hope International Save the Children Sierra Leone University of Management and Technology MoH London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Our team from ARISE, African Cities Research Consortium & Urban SHADE are excited to be at the International Conference on Urban Health ISUH #ICUH. Yesterday we shared our experiences of using #CBPR with urban informal communities to co-produce interventions for accountability

Sunday 24th Nov is the deadline for the DPU/SLURC Fellowship application! Apply for this unique and enriching experience of supporting the work of SLURC on urban issues in Sierra Leone with its Communications and Research needs. The Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU) ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/devel…

Read more how to work closely with communities in informal settlements to respond to their sanitation needs including the most vulnerable in society. Well done @SLURC researchers for this blog!

Excited to kick off our stakeholder workshop for the Lungi Spatial Development Framework Project, in partnership with A.R.S Progetti & funded by the African Development Bank Group We’re working to build a sustainable vision rooted in community needs.

Inclusive, climate-resilient growth is at the heart of the development of the Lungi Spatial Development Framework. Through strong stakeholder engagement, the teams at A.R.S Progetti & SLURC with the support of the African Development Bank Group aim to address local challenges. #SustainableCities

Great discussions at our Lungi workshop, where traditional leaders & local stakeholders are shaping the future of the Lungi Spatial Development Framework. Their insights are key to ensuring inclusive, community-driven urban growth. #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment

SLURC, alongside Osmani & IYER, presented the draft Structure Plan for Kenema & concepts for 5 other cities at the Planning Committee meeting. Key gov't stakeholders at MoLHCP engaged on sustainable, resilient urban growth. #UrbanDevelopment #SierraLeone #RUSLP #MoLHCP

SLURC, with IYER & project lead Osmani presented concept plans for 6 secondary cities under #RUSLP, engaging city mayors, traditional leaders & key gov’t agencies. Exciting discussions on sustainable, climate-resilient urban growth! #UrbanDevelopment #SierraLeone #FutureCities

Healthcare in Freetown’s informal settlements is costly, with many relying on informal providers. New research by Abu Conteh, Sullaiman Fullah & Dora Vangahun explores the economic burden & role of informal care in managing NCDs. 🔗linktr.ee/slurcFT #ARISE #GCRF #UKRI

Adequate housing for all is a human right. The MoLHCP, IIED , UN-Habitat & SLURC hold a 3-day policy dialogue on tackling Sierra Leone’s housing challenges. Key discussions focus on PPPs, land reforms & sustainable building. #HousingForAll #AffordableHousing #UrbanDevelopment

How does sand mining impact communities & the environment in Sierra Leone? 🌍 We teamed up with UCL Geography to explore this through research & a recent stakeholder FGD. From policymakers to locals, we're working on sustainable solutions. #SandMining #SLURC #SierraLeone

📢The SLURC May 2025 Newsletter is now live 📰 Find out about SLURC’s work driving inclusive urban development, shaping bold policy dialogues, and supporting community-led change across Sierra Leone. 🔗 Read the full issue here: slurc.org/newsletters.ht… #SLURC #Newsletter

Celebrating a Decade of Urban Knowledge for Inclusive Development! 🎉 From 1 project in 2015 ➡️ 48+ studies by 2025 From 4 communities in Freetown ➡️ 15+ across the city + provincial towns Thank you to our partners and to the communities at the heart of everything we do!