Social Information Hub
Integrating Water Security with NAMA4PD: A Holistic Approach
Project Lighthouse Africa (PLA) is transforming communities in northern Senegal through the innovative “Bànneexu Ndox” water desalination project. Powered by solar energy, this water kiosk not only enhances water security but also serves as a vibrant community hub. Located near the Mauritanian border on a major highway, it provides clean drinking water at affordable prices, supporting the kiosk’s maintenance.
Why This Matters:
- Community Gathering Spot: The water kiosk has become a popular meeting place, fostering discussions on current issues and facilitating information exchange.
- Media Literacy and Trust Building: It offers a dynamic environment for media literacy education, perspective development, and trust-building activities with security forces.
Strategic Integration:
PLA’s water initiative is strategically integrated with the NAMA4PD (Narrative Management for Peace through Dialogue) concept. Together, they transform water kiosks into Social Information Hubs at key regional nodes. These hubs serve as centers for:
- Reliable Information Exchange: Facilitating the collection, verification, and dissemination of information.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging proactive responses to potential threats from criminal or terrorist activities.
- Regional Connectivity: Creating networks of regional engagement that combine daily life improvements with the exchange of reliable information.
Our Vision:
By strategically placing these Social Information Hubs, we aim to gradually develop regional engagement centers that provide valuable resources to the community, foster reliable information exchange, and promote proactive community responses to potential threats.