StreetNet International

We are a global alliance of street vendors' worker orgs which was launched in South Africa, in 2002. #StreetNet14Nov

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Tax justice is about more than money—it's about creating fair systems that acknowledge contributions, protect rights, and reinvest in communities. Read our article to learn more ➡️ https://t.co/ZwvDI31RlK
#TaxJusticeNow #EconomicJustice #StreetNet

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Hawkers build a school! 🏫 Fulkoli Kindergarten in Bangladesh proves community power. #HawkersForHawkers #Education #Bangladesh #CommunityBuilding

Article📝 written by Media Activist Tahajud Islam

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Shining star! ✨ Our youth reporter Djenabou was featured on TV in Guinea! 🇬🇳 She shared her experience from the media activist training in Zimbabwe, inspiring others to amplify their voices. #YouthPower #MediaActivism #Guinea #StreetNet

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The situation in Comas, Peru, is dire. Street vendors are facing a new wave of evictions, jeopardizing their livelihoods. We're standing in solidarity with them. #StreetNet #Peru #Comas #Evictions #Solidarity

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Young voices, powerful change! 💪🏿 Youth are vital to the street vendor movement, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. #YouthLeadership #StreetVendors #InclusiveOrganizing #StreetNet

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Connecting & amplifying voices in Guatemala! 🇬🇹 Our organizer for the Americas, Patrick Keane, is on the ground with FENTRAVIG, gathering powerful impact stories from street vendors. Stay tuned for their inspiring journeys! #StreetNet #Guatemala #ImpactStories #LatinAmerica

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Investing in knowledge for greater impact! 💡 Our team in Lima is learning from @WIEGOGLOBAL on monitoring, learning, and evaluation. This will help us better understand and amplify the voices of street vendors. #StreetNet #Lima #DataForChange #Impact

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Partnering with @Oxfam. Since 2019, we've worked together to:
‼️ Expand social protection
‼️Strengthen worker organizing
Building a stronger future for workers in Southeast Asia! 💪🏿
➡️ https://t.co/t2qLNhHpIA #SoutheastAsia #WorkersRights #SocialProtection #StreetNet

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Valentine's Day? 💕 Show your love with flowers from your local street vendor! 💐 Beautiful & affordable options. Support them! ❤️ #ValentinesDay #StreetVendors #SupportLocal 📸 Dhaka Flower Market

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WIEGO and @Streetnet1 monitored global street vending trends in 2024:

🔥 Climate change impacts threaten street vendor livelihoods;

🛑 Violent eviction campaigns by high-profile politicians in African cities;

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Building Power Through Negotiation! 🤝🏿 In Ghana, street vendors are leveling up their negotiation skills thanks to a workshop organized with our affiliate Informal Workers Forum GH ! Stronger voices, better livelihoods. #StreetVendors #StreetNet #UNIWA

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Empowering Street Vendors in João Pessoa, Brazil! 🇧🇷 Writer Barbara Sibbald, with support from @WIEGOGLOBAL , is collecting inspiring stories from our members. Stay tuned! Thanks to Eduardo Derrico of @HomeNetInt for the wonderful 📸 & 📹
#StreetVendors #Brazil

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💰 Corruption: The Hidden Tax on Street Vendors

Vendors are forced to pay bribes, facing harassment & violence. 🚫 This unfair system fuels poverty & blocks growth. End corruption—give vendors a fair chance to thrive! ✊

#StreetVendors 🛒 #Corruption ❌ #Fairness

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3 Ways Your @TikTok Can Empower Street Vendors! 🤳💰
Shine a light! ✨
Tell their stories! 🗣️
Spread the love! ❤️
➡️ https://t.co/SrGiudLOXL
#StreetVendors #SupportLocal #TikTokForGood

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Join the StreetNet Movement! 🌎
Are you a democratic organization of street vendors with at least 500 members?
Become an Affiliate! 💪🏿 Gain resources, connect globally, & amplify your voice.
https://t.co/prIAe0XioH
#StreetVendors #JoinTheMovement #StreetNet

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Zimbabwe's crisis? Street vendors provide a lifeline. 🇿🇼 They offer affordable goods when families struggle.➡️
https://t.co/TSFt6wjKyz
#StreetVendors #Zimbabwe #EconomicCrisis #Street

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Kicking off the new year with a bang! 🎉 Our affiliate @VendorPower is gathering for their first meeting of 2025. This year is all about organizing and fighting for our rights! 💪
📸 by Media Activist Guadalupe Sosa
#StreetVendors #Organizing #2025

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🌐 Have you checked out our new website yet?
We’ve redesigned it to be more accessible for street vendors and workers worldwide, featuring key resources, inspiring stories, and the latest news.
✨ Explore it today: https://t.co/ObatvOyeKx
#StreetNet #StrongerTogether

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📊 Data is Power! ✊🏾
We’re improving data collection to:
🔊 Amplify our voices & advocate for rights
📜 Shape policies that support vendors
📖 Tell the stories of our vital role in communities
https://t.co/GQGxgpUjwh
🤝🏾 Join us to build a stronger movement! #StreetNet

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Where do you get fresh veggies? 🥬 Your lunch? 🍛 The latest fashion? 👗

At our stalls! Street vendors fuel communities, but they face big challenges. Let’s help them thrive and build stronger markets for all. 🌍

📸 Marta Moreiras, Dakar 2022
👉 Get involved today!