Foundation for Rural and Urban Transformation (FoRUT) in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) through the People Power Movement Sierra Leone (PPM SL), has provided one-day training for Civil Society Activists, Heads of Schools and pupils in Pujehun and Bonthe District on People`s Power (Non Violent) Approaches in Holding Duty Bearers Accountable and the Sierra Leone Anti Corruption Laws.
The sessions provided the opportunity for CSOs, Heads of Schools and pupils to understand non-violent actions, power dynamics and pillars of support in promoting accountability in every sphere of development.
Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions and get clarification on when and how to report suspected corruption.
The sessions also explored the significance of the Anti-Corruption Toolkits and the Anti-Corruption Act as Amended 2019 including the Assets Declaration Regime and Academic Offences.
Key action point of the training was the formation of PPM structures in the respective districts for collective actions in mobilizing grass root support in holding duty Bearers accountable for development outcomes in the respective districts.
PPM SL was formed in 2016, it’s a movement of Civil Society Activists that promotes rights and accountability through non-violent actions in Sierra Leone. Its Secretariat is hosted by FoRUT.