Wurie Mamadu Tamba Barrie began by explaining what Network AID Africa is- its objective, mission and vision and its constituents, which are illiterate persons, persons with disabilities, and children. He pointed out that the organisation pay's interest on women but pays keen interest on illiterate persons, persons with disabilities, youth and children. He talked about the organisation's approach, which is the responsibility-based approach that allows duty bearers and rights holders to hold each other accountable for service delivery. He talked about its structures, funding mechanism and its visibility.

 

He called for the recognition of illiterate persons' contributions to society and debunked the attribute that illiterate persons are violent.

 

The intervention of Network AID Africa is systemic and cost-effective, as we work through and with partners in the provinces, and the organisation work closely with the line ministries, departments, and agencies that are directly aligned with the organisation and the district councils. Network AID Africa started with policy advocacy, positioning the voices and aspirations of illiterate persons and persons with disabilities.

 

The organisation is now mobilising illiterate women and forming a group called Parent Advocacy and Support Group - these are women who are doing well in their community, society, and their home. Additionally, the Girls Link Initiative through Sport - these are adolescent girls in-school and out-of-school, and we are using games and sport as an entry point to engage on human rights, SRHR, mental health and wellbeing. Let's talk School Club - these are group of pupils engaged and trained on public speaking, SRGBV issues, assembly talks etc.