Enhancing Citizen Participation in Local Governance
Our Vision
Residents that meaningfully participate in developing public institutions that deliver responsive services.
Our Mission
To co-design and co-deliver with Gweru City Council and its state as well as non-state stakeholders.
Our Core Values
Accountability
Transparency
Inclusivity
Constitutionalism
Non-partisan
About Us
Welcome To GRRA
Who we are
Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association (GRRA) is a residents’ association operating in Gweru whose main objective is to advocate and lobby for residents on service delivery issues in Gweru and Vungu Districts as well as creating platforms for engagement between residents and service providers. GRRA was founded and established by hardworking and passionate residents, who brought together dedicated community leaders with a passion for quality service delivery. GRRA has a dedicated suburban residents’ committee and inducts them on the GRRA approach.
Our Model
Engagement for Progress Model
1. Exploration
We identify the root cause of the problem by collecting information through the conduction of open dialogues (ward community meetings), observations and interviews.
3. Persistence
Persistence means keeping at it over time. For GRRA, that meant remaining engaged and being prepared to be flexible in their approach as the environment changes. Persistence, rather than giving up is a key characteristic of the engagement for progress model.
2. Initiation
The community conducts action-oriented activities. Which is essential to increasing individual awareness and providing a platform for people to become active to achieve certain goals.
Our Work
What GRRA Is Doing
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Testimonials
What Our Members Say
Am happy to be part of the GRRA family. This has provided me the opportunity to influence decision making processes at Gweru City Council as well as the platform for my voice to be heard in engagement meetings.
Sarah Makunire
Ward 13 Member
Being a member of GRRA has made me aware of my God given rights and power. I have been educated and informed on how I can effectively influence local governance processes in local authorities. All women must participate to shape their future.
Chipo Masarire
Ward 6 Member
GRRA provided youths the platform to participate in local governance processes as well as advocating for policies and projects to improve the social, economic and spiritual well-being of the youth in our communities. GRRA well done.
William Mazango
Ward 18 Member
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