While government and business sectors are typically responsible for ensuring the well-being of the citizens through providing solutions to problems and promote development initiatives, inefficiencies in their systems often lead to neglected services, development, and uneven income redistribution. This persistent weakness necessitated the rise of the civil society sector. Unfortunately, in Africa, this sector remains underdeveloped, unorganized, and underfunded, directly contributing to the persistence of extreme poverty.

The civil society sector, ideally supported by the philanthropic community, is crucial for filling these development gaps. Organizations like MECUDA and other grassroots Meta organizations are vital components of this civil society promoting this agenda. Therefore, we urge successful Meta individuals to go the extra mile to support MECUDA, Village development Associations (VDAs) and other grassroots initiatives designed to directly uplift the wellbeing of the struggling ordinary masses. By doing so, you can uplift less fortunate community members and significantly enhance Meta’s overall development and socioeconomic well-being.