ABOUT US

Kensington CAN is a registered "Community Action Network Organisation". It is part of Gauteng Together and supports the C-19 People's Coalition.

Our immediate focus is ensuring that the most vulnerable in our wider community receive food and other essentials.

Our actions are powered by donations from the community and the general public.

Our vision is to create a resilient Kensington community where we help one another overcome this crisis and empower and uplift the poorest in our community.

We are a growing group of enthusiastic volunteers!

WHAT IS A CAN?

CAN stands for Community Action Network

A CAN is a community-based network which brings together individuals from that community who identify its needs and initiate action to address these needs.

The network can also serve inter-community interests by pairing with other CANs. A CAN may be as small as a neighbourhood group, or an area-wide committee.

Street committees can be set up to work in co-ordination to form broader neighbourhood committees. These committees are localised so that they can be operational during the lockdown, without the risk of travelling out of the region where you stay. Community responses will look different in each neighbourhood depending on the needs of the area.

A CAN may be formed from scratch. But all are encouraged to become part of or collaborate with already established local groups. They are also encouraged to try to connect with committees in other communities. This means that while we act locally, we also draw on our collective experience and energy to share lessons, resources and capacity across the region.

BECOME PART OF KENSINGTON CAN

Do you want to be part of the community action network in Kensington?

Follow our social media pages to support and amplify our work.

Donate your time / skills / money.