Relationships as a shared resource
A community brings together different experiences, generations and perspectives. It also holds valuable resources: knowledge of everyday realities, the ability to organise and a desire to care for a shared future.
Rise for Africa aims to help these possibilities grow. Our ambition is to support approaches that begin with listening, allow needs to be discussed collectively and help everyone understand how they can take part.
Responses shaped with local stakeholders
This programme provides a framework for dialogue, shared priorities and solidarity initiatives. These may include community conversations, exchanges of skills, organised mutual support or mobilisation around a shared space.
The way people work together matters as much as the activity. Who has been consulted? Who has fewer opportunities to participate? How are decisions made? How can a concern be raised? These questions help create a fairer framework.
Clear, shared responsibilities
Collective action calls for a practical goal, an agreed distribution of roles and regular review. Contributions should reflect people’s circumstances and be recognised without creating a hierarchy between participants.
Do you know a local initiative that could be strengthened, or a priority around which stakeholders could come together? Let us take time to discuss it and define useful next steps.
Who is it for?
Local groups, families, associations and community stakeholders.
Our approach
Identify priorities with the people concerned and build on existing resources and relationships.
The objectives guiding our work
- Strengthen spaces for listening and dialogue.
- Encourage organised, accessible mutual support.
- Bring stakeholders together around shared priorities.
