Module 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY Objectives

Module 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY

Objectives § To develop leaders who are accountable to community and act with integrity. § To enable youth leaders understand that accountability and integrity do not start and end at the organization they represent or the donors, but are imperative to the community they work in. Module 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY

Content § Definitions § How to engage the community. What is community engagement? § Personal and organizational integrity § Importance of integrity and accountability as a youth leader – practical, moral, professional, legal Module 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY

Definitions § Community engagement and accountability (CEA) is an approach to Red Cross and Red Crescent programming and operations. ü it is supported by a set of activities that help put communities at the centre of what we do, by integrating communication and participation throughout the programme cycle or operation. § CEA is the process of and commitment to providing timely, relevant and actionable life-saving and life-enhancing information to communities. ü it is about using the most appropriate communication approaches to listen to communities’ needs, feedback and complaints, ensuring they can actively participate and guide Red Cross Red Crescent actions. § CEA supports those involved in programmes and operations to adopt innovative approaches to better understand engage with people and communities and help them address unhealthy and unsafe practices. ü it maximizes the Red Cross Red Crescent’s unique relationship with the community to help them speak out about the issues that affect them and influence decision and policy-makers to implement positive changes. Module 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY

Why is CEA important? 1. Leads to better, more effective programming 2. Improves acceptance and trust 3. Feedback and complaints are good 4. Helps to save lives 5. Empowers people and builds community resilience 6. Supports positive behaviour and social change 7. Recognizes the community as experts and partners 8. Supports National Societies to fulfil their auxiliary role 9. Contributes to ‘do no harm’ programming 10. Helps to manage communities’ expectations Module 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY

Integrating CEA into project cycle § Assessment § Design and Planning § Implementation and Monitoring § Evaluation and Learning Module 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY

Personal and Organizational integrity § Definition of integrity and its importance in the context of Red Cross movement § The advantages of integrity in the movement and the disadvantages of its disrespect Module 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY

Importance of integrity Group work: § Each group will give a role model leader and explain their behavior related to the team and why s/he particularly inspires them § Give the importance of integrity and accountability as a youth leader. § Per group participants present what represents the best youth integrity and accountability for them (by creative way such as drawing, play, etc…)

Evaluation, thoughts, questions § What was the most significant thing you learnt or found out? § Why was it important? Module 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY

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