Bikeke Saimon
I am a multimedia journalist, thought leader. passionate about investigative journalism, human rights advocacy and community-led development, collaborative solutions and practice. I am a Founder & Coordinator of grassroot media organization called Umbrella for Journalists in Kasese ( www.ujk-ug.org )

State or Province:

Rwenzori sub region

country:

Uganda

what are your gifts and talents?:

community mobilizing and organizing, collaborative solutions and advocacy

why do you want to join abcd in action?:

I am social justice Journalist passionate about community-centered approach in realization of democracy and inclusive development

Category: Reflections and Ideas

The future is Now, Today not Tomorrow 


By Bikeke Saimon, 2022-11-12
The future is Now, Today not Tomorrow 

Listening from communities on their priority needs is essential. However, most people in leadership has not considered this as a tool for inclusive decision making in development and actions. Majority of the people do complain of their views to which is central to the solutions are neglected and to some extent politicized.  

"We believe that there is no one from those up to help our problems. We know what we want to drive the change we desire but it needs everyone's commitment and active participation and at any age". 

This engagement mission is on open governance and accountability practice in the rural Uganda. Simplified as The Accountability Podium (TAP)