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‘We the People’ - A Movement toward Active and Responsible Citizenship

‘We the People’ - A Movement toward Active and Responsible Citizenship. What is ‘We the People’?. A N etwork of I ndividuals and O rganisations C ommitted to responsible citizenship With the mission to expand an informed, active and responsible citizenry in India

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‘We the People’ - A Movement toward Active and Responsible Citizenship

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  1. ‘We the People’ - A Movement toward Active and Responsible Citizenship www.wethepeople.ooo

  2. What is ‘We the People’? • A Network of Individuals and Organisations • Committed to responsible citizenship • With the mission to expand an informed, active and responsible citizenry in India • With a 3 year Vision of igniting a million sparks across the country by initiating exploration, understanding and action for being an active and responsible citizen www.wethepeople.ooo

  3. A Little Background • Coming together – January 2010; Forming a Trustee Board – April 2010 • 2 years of active work on ground in 3 geographic regions(Mumbai, Hyderabad and Gurgaon) • Multiple citizenship events and programs reaching 3000 citizens directly; social networking and other media reaching 2000 citizens • We are going to be registered as a society this year www.wethepeople.ooo

  4. The Democratic System- Relationship between ‘Us’ and the ‘State’ Constitution • Set of Principles • by which • a country • is governed • State • The delivery mechanism • Citizens • Those who agree to live by these principles and ensure the State works on these principles www.wethepeople.ooo

  5. The Gap I don’t Matter Someone is ruling, I am being ruled I Vote, I pay Taxes, what else? I live in this Country www.wethepeople.ooo

  6. Bridging the Gap I Matter! I don’t Matter I am Ruled I am ruler and theruled! I vote, I pay taxes, I follow law,I question! I Vote, I pay Taxes I live in this Country I own this country! www.wethepeople.ooo

  7. All that’s fine…but How? • The Citizenship Programme for schools/colleges/corporates/urban and rural communities/queer community/Non-profits • Citizen Cafes • Constitution Connect Campaign • Radio Shows/Newsletters/Social Networking www.wethepeople.ooo

  8. The Citizenship Programme A basic training for all citizens which brings together… Active & Responsible Citizenship Knowledge of Governance + Understanding, Tools & Skills for Participation Real time Action on civic issues with State authorities Empowering Beliefs Nearly 2000 citizens have gone through this training www.wethepeople.ooo

  9. Citizen Cafes • Short powerfully transformative dialogues on the constitution/personal responsibility as citizens • Actively engaging citizens in a • conversation on constitution & • responsible citizenship • 210 Cafes have been conducted • across cities, small • towns and villages in 23 states of India. • Video Link w www.wethepeople.ooo

  10. People behind the scenes • Trustees – The group that ensures alignment of work with values. • Anchors – Facilitators that reach out to citizens through programs/events • Associates – People who work on specific Secretariat projects. • We have anchors and associates in Baroda, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nashik and Bangalore. www.wethepeople.ooo

  11. Partner Organizations • Institutions that are embedding active citizenship in education www.wethepeople.ooo

  12. Reach Till Date… • Citizenship programs reaching nearly 2000 people • Citizen Cafesreaching close to 7000 people • Secretariats setup in North (Gurgaon) and in West (Pune) to co-ordinate local networks • Anonline national network of 3500 members • Media presence on radio, TV, Print and social media. www.wethepeople.ooo

  13. Impact of our work • “From my childhood days in my • villageinGujarat, I have seen officials and • judges dispense justice. You finally get your due • but you have to fight for it.” saysArvindWaghela, • who has used complaints in combination with filing • for information on the status of this complaints • using the RTI Act t o get a open drain in front of • his house covered in Dharavi, Mumbai. www.wethepeople.ooo

  14. Impact of our work contd. ‘12 of us came together from different colleges and localities and decided that we had to do something about getting auto drivers to abide by meter rules. We learnt how to file petitions in the citizenship program and filed one at the traffic commissioners office, attesting 1800 signatures from a drive we undertook in colleges. We demanded for immediate action on this issue and it resulted in massive 3 day crack down and fining of auto drivers charging more, and also the installation of rate charts in autos. www.wethepeople.ooo

  15. Impact of our work Having been through the citizenship program I have clarity about how I can work with the government in a systematic way to get issues solved…I am working with the local municipality to ensuredirect water connections to each household in MohammadiaNagar, a large community in the Rasulpurabastiin Hyderabad. www.wethepeople.ooo

  16. How to reach us? • Piyush Goel Head of Secretariat - North, piyushgoelwtp@gmail.com • Vinita Singh Founder Trustee, vinitasinghsns@gmail.com All figures for period april 2010 – march 2015 www.wethepeople.ooo

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