Active Citizenship
Why do we believe active citizenship is important for our communities and the broader society?
Active Citizenship is a belief that “change can happen through us, and not just to us” as communities and the broader Society. As individuals and communities, we need to take charge of our future and be agents of what we want to happen in our communities and our country.
Active citizenship is important in deepening democracy, and it can take many forms. A successful democracy relies on everyday ways citizens help each other and society. Sometimes this can mean fundraising for important social issues or organizing a protest against a government policy.
Focus of our active citizenship initiatives and programs
Our initiatives and programs specifically focus on:
- Moral regeneration
- Eradication of different social ills including that are detrimental to building future productive and progressive citizens
- Contribution in determination of our communities and country political direction
Platforms that we use in our active citizen work
- Social media interactions through our social media platforms
- Making or signing of petitions,
- Organizing community engagements and activities,
- Launching and driving campaigns on various initiatives that we believe are crucial in the stability and thriving of our communities and country
- Protests
Key values that drive our active citizenship initiatives
- Non-contravention of human rights and democracy.
- Mutual respect
- Non-violence
- Acting within the prevailing laws and in accordance with human rights and democracy.