Weaving a tapestry of resilience, recovery, and imagination in African cities.

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Aerial shot of an urban football field surrounded by dense housing in Accra, Ghana.

Tapestry of Response is an initiative of Œcumene Spaces for Dignity, curated by , and envisioned by Sally Mangoi & Insaf Ben Othmane Hamrouni.

It is rooted in the belief that emergencies are not only ruptures but also openings: moments when communities reimagine their cities through creativity, solidarity, and care.

This initiative builds on Œcumene’s broader mission of cultivating spaces for dignity, resilience, and participatory urbanism across Africa and beyond.​

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