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Mainstreaming of Accountability to Communities: An Operational Case Study (IFRC, 2018)

June 26, 2018

This case study highlights the successes and challenges experienced by Kenya Red Cross and provides practical lessons for other National Societies and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) about factors that may enable a successful mainstreaming process.

The study shows that the integration of Accountability to Communities (AtC) has had a tremendous impact on the way the Kenya Red Cross works with the communities it serves, including:

  1. Increased trust – AtC created an increased sense of mutual trust and engagement between KRCS staff and volunteers. Trust has strengthened lines of communication, making it possible for community members to engage in an honest dialogue about project implementation and outcomes.
  2. Enhanced project sustainability and user-driven projects – The shift towards a consultative approach encouraged more community members to become involved in and lead their own development initiatives. This has enhanced project sustainability and community resiliency.
  3. Improved access, security, and early warning systems – Increased and transparent communication and enhanced trust between KRCS and communities have allowed staff to operate more safely and appropriately in the context in which they are working.

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Filed Under: *INTER-PERSONAL ROUTES, Case Studies, Humanitarian, Humanitarian Communications, Kenya, Voice and Accountability Tagged With: Community engagement

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