Mr. Charles Wright
Charles Wright is a field volunteer working with Architecture Sans Frontier UK and SLURC to deliver of neighbourhood plans in Freetown using the Change by Design methodology. Charles has an MA in International Relations and Geography from the University of Aberdeen and an MSc in Urban Design and International Planning from the University of Manchester. While studying at Manchester University, Charles worked for Urban Imprint, a planning and urban design company based in Macclesfield. Charles assisted with delivery of Neighbourhood Plans in Staffordshire and Cheshire. Charles volunteered with PAS (Planning Aid Scotland) in 2016 as a research assistant where he learned about public engagement in the strategic planning process. While working for PAS Charles assisted with data collection from public engagement workshops in Dumfries and Galloway using the Place Standard Methodology. In early 2017, Charles volunteered with Restless Development’s Economic Development and Livlihoods program in Tanzania where, in his spare time he lead a research project using the Place Standard tool which focussed on placemaking workshops with young people in Iringa. On his return to the UK, Charles, worked for Turley in Reading, Berkshire as an assistant urban designer. Charles was part of a team who delivered services in master planning, urban design and design and access statements for the South of England. Charles’ current interest is in participatory design approaches to environmental issues in informal settlements. |
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Funders:
Comic Relief
Comic Relief - a UK-based international charity organisation - funds the Four Cities Initiative to address the growing challenges of slum growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2012, after a scoping survey of cities across Africa, four cities were selected including Freetown (Sierra Leone).Five organisations were selected as direct implementing partners and grantees after successfully submitting proposals. These five successful grantees came together to form the “Freetown Urban Slum Initiative” or “Pull Slum Pan Pipul” Programme as a means of strengthening collaboration and maximising use of resources and creating impactful results.
DFID Department for International Development
Comic Relief - a UK-based international charity organisation - funds the Four Cities Initiative to address the growing challenges of slum growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2012, after a scoping survey of cities across Africa, four cities were selected including Freetown (Sierra Leone).Five organisations were selected as direct implementing partners and grantees after successfully submitting proposals. These five successful grantees came together to form the “Freetown Urban Slum Initiative” or “Pull Slum Pan Pipul” Programme as a means of strengthening collaboration and maximising use of resources and creating impactful results.
DFID Department for International Development
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SLURC welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnic group but, as women are currently under-represented, we would strongly encourage applications from women for this position.
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