Resurgence’s partner in Kenya, a finalist for 2020-2021 WRI Ross Center Prize For Cities

Resurgence are delighted to announce that one of our partner’s, Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) in Nairobi, Kenya is a finalist in the WRI Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities #PrizesforCities in 2020-2021.

KDI are one of five finalists, shortlisted from 262 submissions across 54 countries, for their work in co-creating a network of resilient, community-managed public spaces in Kibera, Kenya.

🏆 We will be tuning into the 2020-2021 Prize For Cities Awards Ceremony and announcement of the winner, and wish KDI and the other finalists much luck.

👉 Register to view, Tue 29 June at 2.30pm-3.30pm BST: bit.ly/35ZDtf3

“Register to join the 2020-2021 WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities finalists. Selected from a pool of 262 submissions from 54 countries, one grand prize winner will receive $250,000 and each runner-up will receive $25,000.

#PrizeforCities winners & finalists help cities understand that transformative change is possible.

They apply big ideas to critical urban problems, demonstrate life-changing impact, and have ripple effects on institutions, the wider city, and beyond.

Explore the five finalists’ unique approaches to tackling climate change and inequality and hear from members of the distinguished jury, led by award-winning master of ceremonies Femi Oke”.