At DESECE, we believe that sustainable development is rooted not only in grassroots action but also in influencing policies that shape the lives of communities. Our policy dialogue and advocacy work focuses on engaging local leaders, government institutions, and civil society actors to promote inclusive policies that uphold human rights, gender equality, environmental justice, and community empowerment. Through forums, campaigns, and strategic partnerships, we amplify the voices of marginalized groups—especially women, youth, and smallholder farmers—ensuring their concerns are heard and acted upon at all levels of governance.

Organize open fora to discuss on citizen participation
Advocate and lobby for respect for justice and rule of law
Conduct community dialogue forums at the village level with stakeholders and community members on management of funds
Conduct trainings on social audit and advocacy ability
Analyze and disseminate information to the citizen on county/national policies
Carry out evident based learning within the county on existing policies
Carry out gender analysis
Community participation in governance Adequate service provision Organize forums with county officials and members of county assembly to discuss on county policies
Organize and run media talks based on county policies
Collaborate and network with other CSOs in the county
Mobilization and sensitization of communities.
Carryout evident based research.
Run campaigns to influence opinions and decisions of policy makers and implementers.
Involve the media in all activities