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At Inform2Build, collaboration is at the heart of our mission. We bring together organizations, researchers, and practitioners who are committed to generating knowledge that supports just, sustainable, and community-centered development. Our collaborators contribute in many ways—by sharing data and insights, co-creating methodologies, participating in events and field activities, and exchanging expertise across disciplines and geographies.
This page celebrates the diverse network that strengthens Inform2Build’s work. Each partner plays a vital role in expanding our collective understanding of how to build environments that respect local knowledge, empower communities, and promote resilient and inclusive futures. We are grateful for their ongoing engagement and honored to showcase their contributions here.
Organizations
Shelter and Settlements Alternatives (SSA)
SSA is a network organization established in 1999 comprising of civil society organizations, communities, individuals, and private sector stakeholders working together in the development of human settlements in Uganda. SSA supports grassroots communities to identify and better their housing situation. SSA’s main purpose is collectively lobbying, advocacy and sharing information for better policies, programs and practices towards sustainable improvement of human settlements in Uganda.
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Researchers
Urban Economist, Writer & Photographer
Hans Hirwa
Hans is an urban economist and storyteller who works at the intersection of community experiences and citywide solutions. With a background in development economics and photography, he focuses on how people living in cities adapt, build and imagine better housing and public spaces.
He has written about everything from shade, informal settlements, flood-resilient homes and clean water access. Hans shares reflections and field notes on his Substack, Development Works.
PhD Candidate & Architect
Olga Rita Álvarez Guillén
Olga is an architect and urbanism researcher focused on urban transformation, heritage conservation, and resilient cities. She has contributed to research on Venezuelan main urban regions and informal housing, and now investigates how the spatial and morphological characteristics of urban plots in World Heritage Sites can support strategies to enhance urban resilience. Passionate about the intersection of architecture, culture, and urban development, and interested in research and design as tools for problem-solving, she collaborates with multidisciplinary partners to translate research into practical tools for protecting communities and historic urban landscapes.
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Satya is an architect, urban development and governance researcher with a strong focus on rivers, communities, and inclusive cities. She leads projects that empower riverine women and integrate Indigenous knowledge with sustainable development practices, transforming research into practical solutions for urban and environmental challenges. Passionate about social and environmental justice, cultural traditions, architecture, and eco-architecture, Satya enjoys connecting with people, exploring multicultural spaces, and finding creative ways to make cities and landscapes more socially and environmentally vibrant.