The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is excited to announce the launch of its Active Citizens Bahamas (ACB) campaign.
The campaign’s goal is to train Bahamians on how to use the power of their voice andcollective actions to create positive changes in their communities and therefore, thecountry at large. Active Citizens Bahamas will visit several islands and engage locals ofall ages in three initiatives.
The first is the National Outreach Series which involves empowerment discussions thatwill teach groups about the citizens’ role in community building. It will promote theconcept of “micro actions” as the small things people can do daily to over time lead to astronger community.
The Community Focus Group Series is the second initiative and will focus on collectinginformation from citizens about their island’s most pressing challenges. These sessionswill give locals an opportunity to share their perspectives on creating plans to addressthese challenges as a community.
With the information gathered from community members, ORG will develop anAdvocacy Toolkit, the third initiative, to equip citizens and civic organizations with theskills and tools needed to advocate for change around particular challenges, as well asconnect with local leaders.
The Active Citizens Bahamas campaign utilizes a ‘teach, listen, train’ model that allowsa two-way exchange of knowledge between ORG and Bahamian citizens. ACB createspathways to action that factor in the realities and limitations locals face in moving towardsocial development.
“We have always put the need for active and responsible citizens high on our list ofaccountable governance priorities for The Bahamas,” said ORG Assistant DirectorSteffon Evans.
“The campaign puts us in a unique position to connect on a meaningful level with ourcommunities and tap into their passion and dedication to work together to create abrighter outlook for future generations of Bahamians.”
Studies on citizen engagement as a governance reform tool have shown that whencitizens are effectively engaged, there is improved compliance, public service delivery,public financial management, social inclusion, empowerment and in the long-run,improved governance.
If you are interested in the Active Citizens Bahamas campaign and would likerepresentatives to visit your group or island, please contact citizens@orgbahamas.com.
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is excited to announce the launch
of its Active Citizens Bahamas (ACB) campaign.
The campaign’s goal is to train Bahamians on how to use the power of their voice and
collective actions to create positive changes in their communities and therefore, the
country at large. Active Citizens Bahamas will visit several islands and engage locals of
all ages in three initiatives.
The first is the National Outreach Series which involves empowerment discussions that
will teach groups about the citizens’ role in community building. It will promote the
concept of “micro actions” as the small things people can do daily to over time lead to a
stronger community.
The Community Focus Group Series is the second initiative and will focus on collecting
information from citizens about their island’s most pressing challenges. These sessions
will give locals an opportunity to share their perspectives on creating plans to address
these challenges as a community.
With the information gathered from community members, ORG will develop an
Advocacy Toolkit, the third initiative, to equip citizens and civic organizations with the
skills and tools needed to advocate for change around particular challenges, as well as
connect with local leaders.
The Active Citizens Bahamas campaign utilizes a ‘teach, listen, train’ model that allows
a two-way exchange of knowledge between ORG and Bahamian citizens. ACB creates
pathways to action that factor in the realities and limitations locals face in moving toward
social development.
“We have always put the need for active and responsible citizens high on our list of
accountable governance priorities for The Bahamas,” said ORG Assistant Director
Steffon Evans.
“The campaign puts us in a unique position to connect on a meaningful level with our
communities and tap into their passion and dedication to work together to create a
brighter outlook for future generations of Bahamians.”
Studies on citizen engagement as a governance reform tool have shown that when
citizens are effectively engaged, there is improved compliance, public service delivery,
public financial management, social inclusion, empowerment and in the long-run,
improved governance.
If you are interested in the Active Citizens Bahamas campaign and would like
representatives to visit your group or island, please contact citizens@orgbahamas.com.
