Affiliation: University of Johannesburg, Department of Social Work and Community Development ABSTRACT The street vendors contribute significantly to the economy and sustain their livelihoods through income-generating activities. Poor rural and urban communities often experience various challenges in their unique settings, including a lack of income generation opportunities, the scourge of poverty, unemployment, inequality, low education levels, and limited access to socio-economic services (Njaya, 2014). Finding pathways, innovative practices, and collaboration are critical for community development practitioners and street vendors to mitigate challenges and enhance the socio-economic development of communities. The paper seeks to explore innovative practices and collaborative partnerships for street vendors engaged in income generating acting activities. A qualitative research approach and descriptive research design are the methodologies used in this paper. Data will be collected using interviews with the street vendors. The findings and recommendations will be presented to inform policy and practice implications in the community development sector. Key Words: Street Vendors, Sustainable Livelihood, Income Generating Activities, Social Development, Partnership, Community Development.
