For this reason the USN programme intervenes in these three major areas of urban development at the policy making, institutional and community level. Our programme is aimed at more than just building houses it is about building people s capacity to change their lives. The poorest segment of South Africa s population those households earning less than R 2,500 per month are the target of this programme. The USN also works with councillors, policy makers, national and provincial officials, and other organisations in order to increase the communities influence over the allocation and use of development resources. Those community residents involved will actively participate in all decisions relating to housing development.
Communities also learn how to manage processes.
Our Work Pilot Projects USN affiliates work in community-based projects that deliver housing in different ways. The best approach to housing delivery is constantly being looked for. The affiliates of the USN are working creatively to develop viable housing delivery models, like social housing for poor people. The USN implements a wide range of social housing projects that focus on the delivery of cost-effective, quality housing. At the national level, the USN concentrates on research, internal capacity building on social housing issues, policy and lobbying activities, and information dissemination.