WHO WE ARE
Habitat Forum (INHAF), an Indian non-profit registered in 1999, is a network of professionals, civil society organizations, people engaged in academic and research work and others working in the human settlements development field, both rural and urban. Committed to better human settlements, especially the conditions of living of the poor and the low income groups, it engages in studying development action and advocates required changes, focused on inclusivity, sustainability and equity. Informality, urban and rural housing, poverty, urbanisation, the role of professional education and that of civil society in development planning and action are its main areas of work.
Urbanisation
Urban Poverty
Environment & Ecology
Urban Housing
Rural Housing and Habitat
Urban Mobility
Civil Society Strengthening
Architecture & Education
WHAT WE DO
INHAF is committed to improving the lives of lower income populations in urban and rural areas through studying the impact of development policies, programs; building the role of professional education and strengthening the value of non-governmental actors in bringing about change.
HOW WE WORK
We aim to facilitate the impact potential of non-governmental actors and civil society towards creating better policies, programmes and institutions. To that end, all our initiatives are part of a larger coalition effort across several cities in India.
