Community Mobilization
CURE’s strength is in its process-based approach. It recognizes the importance of involving communities in the design, implementation, management and oversight of community-based initiatives; in particular for the development of community infrastructure, promotion of livelihoods and improving access to health care and education services. CURE has mobilized women and community groups to participate in the identification and prioritization of needs, preparation of community action plans and monitoring of service provision. The effort has been to ensure representation and direct contact with poor and marginalized groups.
A range of groups have been established to facilitate community mobilization
- Livelihood groups for small and large business enterprises
- Community groups for development of action plans to improve access to basic service such as sanitation, water, power, and social welfare.
- Toilet/HH Savings Groups to enable families to save for investment in toilets/housing
- Youth groups (boys and girls) for youth led community development and civic engagement
- Women’s groups for gender empowerment
- Self-Help Groups for small savings, access to credit, and loan swaps