People across the country refuse to help with community projects unless they receive money. Gender Minister Jean Sendeza worries that this comes from wrong ideas about democracy and human rights. Many citizens expect payment for work that helps their neighborhoods. This dependency makes it hard to improve areas at the local level. The government wants to change these attitudes.
The ministry created Community Development Month for May 2025. This program aims to bring people together for self-help projects. Communities will build structures, learn skills, and grow their abilities without payment. Public spirit declined after the multi-party government started. Roads, bridges, schools, and land management suffer because people want cash or food to maintain them.
Leaders hope the program will teach communities to start and run their projects without outside help. The initiative matches goals in the national plan through 2030. During May, everyone from government officials to regular citizens will join forces. They plan to share knowledge, materials, and money to improve their areas together.
The ministry created Community Development Month for May 2025. This program aims to bring people together for self-help projects. Communities will build structures, learn skills, and grow their abilities without payment. Public spirit declined after the multi-party government started. Roads, bridges, schools, and land management suffer because people want cash or food to maintain them.
Leaders hope the program will teach communities to start and run their projects without outside help. The initiative matches goals in the national plan through 2030. During May, everyone from government officials to regular citizens will join forces. They plan to share knowledge, materials, and money to improve their areas together.
