Christian Aid lead the programme alongside partners including Restless Development, Social Development Direct and Humentum.
SABI built relationships between citizens and the state and encouraged citizens to fulfil their own responsibilities for social amenities. Jump down to the learning reviews.
Key information
Sierra Leone
2016-2020
Christian Aid, Restless Development, Social Development Direct, Humentum, Focus 1000, SEND Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone Social Aid Volunteer (SLSAV), RADA-SL
The SABI programme developed more than 3,600 ‘handmade’ infographics to present vital data about essential services to communities where literacy is low.
SABI carried out a nationwide citizen perception survey to get an accurate picture of services on the ground.
Young volunteers, coordinated by partner Restless Development, used smartphones to gather community views and experiences of accessing services.
But finding ways to share the data with people who had contributed was a challenge – especially in areas where people have low literacy skills. A series of black and white infographics were developed to feedback information.
More videos from SABI: Introduction to SABI
Infographics provide vital feedback
The SABI programme developed more than 3,600 ‘handmade’ infographics to present vital data about essential services to communities where literacy is low.
SABI carried out a nationwide citizen perception survey to get an accurate picture of services on the ground.
Young volunteers, coordinated by partner Restless Development, used smartphones to gather community views and experiences of accessing services.
But finding ways to share the data with people who had contributed was a challenge – especially in areas where people have low literacy skills. A series of black and white infographics were developed to feedback information.
More videos from SABI: Introduction to SABI
Our approach
SABI recognised the integral role that communities played in the fight against Ebola, and presented an important opportunity for accountability programming. By once again placing communities at the forefront, SABI built on the potential to make significant shifts in the role of citizens and the responsiveness of the state for improved service delivery in Sierra Leone.
Gender, equality and social inclusion were central to the programme. SABI ensured vulnerable and excluded groups had the skills and support they needed to become active agents of change in their communities.
SABI contributed towards creating a more informed and empowered citizenry which can hold effective and ongoing dialogue with better engaged and more accountable state service providers.
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