RIC-NET with support from UNICEF is promoting the campaign " Let Your Voice Be Heard". This campaign uses the U-report platform on which community members share their concerns on service delivery with the local government leaders, and access development information.
A massive recruitment exercise is on-going
in the Rwenzori region to give an opportunity to all the people with mobile phones to have their say and participate in the decision making process. Over 12,000 people have newly joined u-report since December 2015.
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| primary Teachers from karambi, Kamasa, kayatsi and kyabikere recruited as U-reporters |
When
people have a voice, their viewpoints, thoughts, and feelings receive a
"fair hearing" and are readily recognized by others.
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| Recruiting u-reporters at public markets |
Voice"
refers to the ability to engage in meaningful conversation, to make a
difference through what one says, and to have a say in key decisions. U-report provides a Platform to amplify voices of dis-advantaged persons including women, minority groups, indigenous
peoples, and the poor whose
voices are most often silenced .
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| The youth group leaders ready to speak out through u-report |
When power is given to a small group of elites, many individuals'
capacity to influence is often undermined. U-report enables the citizens to engage effectively in dialogue, attain a genuine voice and input into
the decision-making process.
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| RIC-NET staff preparing to sensitize the citizens about u-report |
Through
U-report people have the power to change community, increase transparency, hold
their leaders accountable, participate in conflict resolution and improve service delivery.
Together we can make our community better.
