Our programs
At Women Shaping Cities (WSC), our programs translate evidence and advocacy into action. Each initiative is designed to make cities more inclusive, safe, and livable while centering the everyday realities of women, children, caregivers, and older adults.
Invisible in Motion (IiM)
This program makes visible the everyday mobility realities of caregivers, children, and older adults — groups often overlooked in urban planning. By documenting their journeys, needs, and challenges, we generate evidence that informs national and city policies, ensuring mobility systems reflect the people who sustain families and communities.
Playful Cities
Play is not a luxury but a right and a central urban planning issue. This program reclaims streets and playgrounds as vital spaces for children’s safety, freedom, and growth. Through evidence and advocacy, we guide investment in play as a foundation for children’s wellbeing, mobility, and inclusive city life.
Leadership Development
For cities to change, more women must lead. This program nurtures and supports women in urban planning, mobility, and leadership
📌 Goal: To equip women with the tools, confidence, and networks needed to lead transformative change in cities.
Community Engagement
Cities belong to the people who live in them. This program ensures that grassroots voices guide urban change, not just experts and policymakers.
📌 Goal: To democratize urban planning by placing communities at the center of decision-making.