FES Global 84d ago

Before dawn, Bulawayo’s informal markets come alive: women balancing care work with the struggle to earn a living. These spaces, marked by poor infrastructure and daily challenges, are also places of resilience and survival. This short documentary follows the journey of informal traders, particularly women, as they move from marginalization to recognition. Through organizing, collective advocacy, and the Just City framework, they have transformed hostile urban environments into inclusive spaces where dignity, safety, and democracy guide urban planning. Bulawayo’s story shows that informal workers are not temporary actors but permanent contributors to the city’s economy and social life. When their voices are heard, markets become more than places of trade; they become foundations for justice and community. Learn more at justcity.fes.de/casestudies. #JustCity #FES #Zimbabwe #Bulawayo #UrbanJustice #InclusiveCities #MarketsOfDignity #MobilityForAll