Communities as partners, leaders and drivers of change
Engagement is at the core of everything we do
We empower communities to become partners, leaders and drivers of change, ensuring that interventions are culturally relevant, locally owned and widely accepted.
We promote inclusive participation by engaging community members in programme design and decision-making, strengthening local structures such as Ward Development Committees, and making sure women, young people and vulnerable groups have a voice.
How we engage
Participation
Community members in programme design and decisions.
Ward Development Committees
Stronger local structures.
Inclusive voice
Women, young people and vulnerable groups heard.
Scorecards
Community feedback that improves services.
Ownership
Programmes communities continue to lead.
Local leaders
Traditional, religious and community leadership.
How we approach it
Engage
Dialogue with community members and leaders to understand priorities and agree how we will work together.
Strengthen local structures
Build the capacity of Ward Development Committees and community groups to plan, monitor and hold services to account.
Hand over ownership
Programmes are designed so that communities continue to lead and sustain them after our direct involvement ends.
More on how we work
How we work
People-centred, evidence-driven, systems-strengthening.
Advocacy and systems change
Policy, institutions and financing that sustain impact.
Our focus areas
Health, governance, livelihoods and protection.