Successful Completion of Six-Day ISA Rights Holders Training – Kismayo District
Somali Family Services (SFS), through the Dowlad-Wanaag Project, has successfully concluded the six-day Inclusive Social Accountability (ISA) Rights Holders Training in Kismayo District, marking another important milestone in strengthening inclusive citizen participation and accountable local governance.
The training brought together 25 participants (12 females and 13 males), including 8 youth, 2 persons with disabilities (PWDs), and 2 internally displaced persons (IDPs). It focused on strengthening rights holders’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities, meaningful participation in local decision-making, ac s, and accountability in public service delivery.
Through interactive discussions, group exercises, and practical sessions, participants explored the ISA process, community priority identification, inclusive participation, and the importance of collective action in addressing local governance challenges. The training also reinforced the role of women, youth, and marginalized groups in ensuring that community voices are reflected in local development priorities and decisions.
Next Step: Building on the completion of both Duty Bearers and Rights Holders Trainings, SFS will proceed with the establishment and engagement of the ISA District Working Group in Kismayo to jointly develop the district’s ISA process plan, identify and prioritize community needs, and agree on practical actions to strengthen collaboration, trust, and accountability between citizens and local authorities.
