LUMANTI | Urban Resource Center (URC)
LUMANTI URC
Urban Resource Center (URC) is a place to access information as well as share ideas and gain support for developments relating to urban poverty. URC is involved in collecting, documenting and dissemination of relevant information to urban poverty. Poor urban communities need to make informed choices, not only when they are faced with threatening situations like eviction but, likewise, when they take up collective action as a solution to a problem. An informed community is also better prepared to safeguard it's rights when it begins lobbying or enters into negotiations with authorities. URC is a place where people can come to access information, share ideas and gain support for developments relating to urban poverty.
URC’s Vision
All people have easy access to information which will help them make informed decision as they take part in the development of their communities.
URC's mission
To create a place where people can come to share information and receive support and advice on where and how to access information. To help the urban poor advocate for the recognition of their rights, particularly the right to housing.
Activities of the URC
collecting, processing, documenting and sharing information relevant to urban poverty
creating linkages and networks among urban actors in Nepal and internationally
sustaining a local forum for open and honest discussion
raising awareness and generating support for issues of urban poverty
promoting the formal recognition of the rights of the urban poor
encouraging the urban poor to advocate directly with authorities for the recognition of their rights
supporting young people interested in urban development
publishing local and organizational newsletters
Volunteering at URC
Volunteers are valuable asset to any organization. They can offer fresh insights and new skills, as well as their enthusiasm and time. As one of the URC's aims is to support young people interested in issues of urban development, we particularly encourage students to volunteer at Lumanti. This does not mean, however, that older people are discouraged from volunteering. Indeed, we welcome their experience.
At Lumanti, the URC is responsible for organizing, supporting and encouraging volunteers. While we encourage volunteerism, we do recognize that the work we do with the urban poor is very sensitive. For this reason, we are very conscious about taking on appropriate volunteers.
People interested in volunteering at Lumanti are required to meet with URC staff to learn about Lumanti's work and issues of urban poverty. Following this, the potential volunteer is encouraged to think about what sort of project they would like to be involved in. This includes how many hours they would like to volunteer and how regularly. Lumanti has a volunteer policy which includes the rights and responsibilities of volunteers and Lumanti.
Networking
Since its inception, the URC has been networking with other resource centers, organizations and individuals interested in urban poverty and devising ways to combat it. URC believes that by meeting with other urban actors and sharing ideas, information and experiences, the issue of urban poverty can be dealt effectively.
Organizations and individuals are encouraged to make contact with the URC in a bid to break down the "information gap" that has emerged in civil society.
The URC has a wealth of resources on issues such as:
Aid and Development
Architecture
Gender
Good governance
Human Settlement
Squatter
Urban Poverty
Urbanization
Woman’s issues
URC resources
These resources include books, newsletters, reports, studies, magazines, videos, maps and photos. Though the resources are not lent out, people are welcome to come and use them at the URC.
Information Materials Available at Urban Resource Center of Lumanti:
Children
Development
Environment
General
Government
Health, Water and Sanitation
Microfinance
Social Science
Training Manual
Urbanization
Women
CDs
Urban Resource Center (URC) is a place to access information as well as share ideas and gain support for developments relating to urban poverty. URC is involved in collecting, documenting and dissemination of relevant information to urban poverty. Poor urban communities need to make informed choices, not only when they are faced with threatening situations like eviction but, likewise, when they take up collective action as a solution to a problem. An informed community is also better prepared to safeguard it's rights when it begins lobbying or enters into negotiations with authorities. URC is a place where people can come to access information, share ideas and gain support for developments relating to urban poverty.
URC’s Vision
All people have easy access to information which will help them make informed decision as they take part in the development of their communities.
URC's mission
To create a place where people can come to share information and receive support and advice on where and how to access information. To help the urban poor advocate for the recognition of their rights, particularly the right to housing.
Activities of the URC
collecting, processing, documenting and sharing information relevant to urban poverty
creating linkages and networks among urban actors in Nepal and internationally
sustaining a local forum for open and honest discussion
raising awareness and generating support for issues of urban poverty
promoting the formal recognition of the rights of the urban poor
encouraging the urban poor to advocate directly with authorities for the recognition of their rights
supporting young people interested in urban development
publishing local and organizational newsletters
Volunteering at URC
Volunteers are valuable asset to any organization. They can offer fresh insights and new skills, as well as their enthusiasm and time. As one of the URC's aims is to support young people interested in issues of urban development, we particularly encourage students to volunteer at Lumanti. This does not mean, however, that older people are discouraged from volunteering. Indeed, we welcome their experience.
At Lumanti, the URC is responsible for organizing, supporting and encouraging volunteers. While we encourage volunteerism, we do recognize that the work we do with the urban poor is very sensitive. For this reason, we are very conscious about taking on appropriate volunteers.
People interested in volunteering at Lumanti are required to meet with URC staff to learn about Lumanti's work and issues of urban poverty. Following this, the potential volunteer is encouraged to think about what sort of project they would like to be involved in. This includes how many hours they would like to volunteer and how regularly. Lumanti has a volunteer policy which includes the rights and responsibilities of volunteers and Lumanti.
Networking
Since its inception, the URC has been networking with other resource centers, organizations and individuals interested in urban poverty and devising ways to combat it. URC believes that by meeting with other urban actors and sharing ideas, information and experiences, the issue of urban poverty can be dealt effectively.
Organizations and individuals are encouraged to make contact with the URC in a bid to break down the "information gap" that has emerged in civil society.
The URC has a wealth of resources on issues such as:
Aid and Development
Architecture
Gender
Good governance
Human Settlement
Squatter
Urban Poverty
Urbanization
Woman’s issues
URC resources
These resources include books, newsletters, reports, studies, magazines, videos, maps and photos. Though the resources are not lent out, people are welcome to come and use them at the URC.
Information Materials Available at Urban Resource Center of Lumanti:
Children
Development
Environment
General
Government
Health, Water and Sanitation
Microfinance
Social Science
Training Manual
Urbanization
Women
CDs
