Canadian Jesuits International supports a new project by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) in Zambia, which aims to strengthen the capacity of local citizens to advocate for good governance, transparency, and servant leadership at various government levels.  

The project will conduct awareness raising workshops and advocacy training programs, produce materials about citizen participation and the value of the principle of subsidiarity, and enhance the knowledge of JCTR staff on advocacy strategies and initiatives. It is expected to improve the levels of engagement between community members and policy makers. 

It builds upon a 2022 project also supported by CJI, Promoting Improved Political and Economic Governance in Zambia through Leadership for the Common Good. 

The project at a glance:

Beneficiaries

Direct: 983 community members 

Indirect:  2,900+

Budget:

Total budget: $624,733

CJI contribution:  $30,00 CAD 

Activities

  • Production of materials, including: an annual liturgical calendar, quarterly bulletins, posters on Citizen Participation and the Principle of Subsidiarity for parish use, training manual for advocacy 
  • Awareness raising meetings with community members, peace and justice groups, and Catholic professionals; 
  • Community engagements on advocacy that focus on servant leadership, good governance, transparency, and accountability;  
  • Advocacy training workshop for university students and Catholic professionals  
  • Training of Trainers workshops for parish justice and peace groups to promote parish advocacy for good governance, transparency, and accountability;  
  • Dialogues between local government representatives and community members on relevant issues 
  • Meetings with constituency office, the ministry of finance, and community members on active citizenship and the budget;  
  • Administration of a social accountability score card and facilitating engagements among relevant stakeholders  

 

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