PURPOSE

creatING space for young people in cities.

Dreamtown’s purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of young people in cities, by creating access to youth friendly urban spaces. Our key focus is on slums, informal settlements, and low-income neighbourhoods.

All our work happens in partnerships with young urban activists and is guided by their dreams. We focus on three key areas of space transformation:

  • Safe spaces. These are urban spaces designed by and for women. This includes spaces for learning and sharing skills, and collaborating against gender inequality.

  • Green spaces. These are urban spaces that are adaptive to climate change. These are public spaces where young people can meet, and from which green livelihoods are supported.

  • Creative spaces .. These are artistic urban spaces and includes creative placemaking, art activism, and supporting young people to be heard through artistic expression.

Dreamtown’s is guided by the strategic goal (Dreamtown Strategy 2024-2027): To transform 100 urban spaces across Africa before 2027