An intervention cannot have a lasting impact without the involvement of the communities for which it is intended. Their knowledge of the local context, vulnerabilities and capacities helps to better define priorities, prevent inappropriate responses and direct resources towards the needs that have actually been identified.
Secours International involves those affected in the various stages of the response, ensures they have access to relevant information and takes their feedback into account. The feedback received enables the organisation to adjust its response, address any shortcomings identified and ensure that its work remains in line with changing local circumstances.
« An initiative cannot have a lasting impact without the involvement of the communities for which it is intended. »
This involvement enhances the effectiveness of interventions, builds trust and fosters accountability in the use of the resources mobilised. It also promotes ownership of solutions, strengthens community capacity and ensures the sustainability of results, thereby establishing a direct link between humanitarian action, inclusion and sustainable development.