Accountability Lab is a global translocal network that makes governance work for people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions. Our goal is a world in which resources are used wisely, decisions benefit everyone fairly, and people lead secure lives.
Accountability Lab is a global translocal network that makes governance work for people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions. Our goal is a world in which resources are used wisely, decisions benefit everyone fairly, and people lead secure lives.
WHAT WE DO
Accountability Lab’s flagship training program for young change-makers to build sustainable, effective tools for change.
A global campaign powered by citizens in search of exemplary government officials.
A pioneering community feedback and dialogue platform to ensure accountability in the development process.
Supportive, impactful member networks and co-working spaces for small and big nonprofits.
A conscious music campaign supporting musicians who advocate for greater representation, participation and accountability.
Channelling civil society voices into high-level decision-making at the C20, G20, and the Open Government Partnership for stronger accountability and open government.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
🏏⚽️ Sports as a Tool for Preventing Violent Extremism in Pakistan
In Pakistan, where more than 62% of the population is under 30, sport is emerging as a powerful tool for resilience, belonging, and inclusion.
From the football fields of Lyari to the cricket pitches of ...Gilgit-Baltistan, young people are using play to bridge divides and rewrite narratives of conflict. Through teamwork, leadership, and empathy, they’re countering extremist ideologies and building trust where it’s needed most.
In a new article, Syed Raza Ali Shah, Programs Manager at @accountlabpk, explores how initiatives like the Gilgit-Baltistan Girls Football League, DOSTI Project, and Lyari Safe Learning Environments are transforming local playgrounds into spaces of peace and civic agency.
As Syed notes, sports alone may not end violent extremism, but when linked with education, inclusion, and community leadership, they open doors to deeper social change.
🔗 Check out the link in our bio to read the full article!
#AccountabilityLabPakistan #SportsForPeace #PreventingViolentExtremism #YouthLeadership #CivicAgency #Peacebuilding #Inclusion
🎶 How does a song become a manifesto for hope?
Music4Change (Música X Cambio) brings together music, human rights, and civic participation to visualize and humanize the experiences of migrant people.
Co-created by singer-songwriter @Leiden and Accountability Lab Mexico, this ...new pilot uses Leiden’s 'Participatory Testimonial Song' methodology alongside the Lab’s civic-agency approach to transform real stories into collective songs. These pieces will be recorded and compiled into an album, amplifying the voices and lived experiences of people on the move.
The first pilot began in September 2025 at Casa del Migrante Arcángel Rafael in Mexico City, with Leiden and Ireri Almonte leading the creative sessions, and Accountability Lab Mexico facilitating workshops on storytelling, power, and hope-based counter-narratives.
Beyond the music, the process includes developing a 'Manifesto of Hope' – a collective document capturing learnings, demands, and visions for a more inclusive future.
Stay tuned for more updates as the pilot unfolds – we can’t wait to share what comes next!
#MúsicaXCambio #Music4Change #MigrarEsUnDerecho #ManifiestoDeLaEsperanza #Accountability #AccountabilityLabMexico #CivicAgency #SocialChange
🎶 How does a song become a manifesto for hope?
Music4Change (Música X Cambio) brings together music, human rights, and civic participation to visualize and humanize the experiences of migrant people.
Co-created by singer-songwriter Leiden and @AccountLabMx, this new pilot ...uses…
🎶 How does a song become a manifesto for hope?
Music4Change (Música X Cambio) brings together music, human rights, and civic participation to visualize and humanize the experiences of migrant people.
Co-created by singer-songwriter @laleiden and @accountlabmx, this new pilot ...uses Leiden’s 'Participatory Testimonial Song' methodology alongside the Lab’s civic-agency approach to transform real stories into collective songs. These pieces will be recorded and compiled into an album, amplifying the voices and lived experiences of people on the move.
The first pilot began in September 2025 at Casa del Migrante Arcángel Rafael in Mexico City, with Leiden and @irerialmonte leading the creative sessions, and Accountability Lab Mexico facilitating workshops on storytelling, power, and hope-based counter-narratives.
Beyond the music, the process includes developing a 'Manifesto of Hope' – a collective document capturing learnings, demands, and visions for a more inclusive future.
Stay tuned for more updates as the pilot unfolds – we can’t wait to share what comes next!
#MúsicaXCambio #Music4Change #MigrarEsUnDerecho #ManifiestoDeLaEsperanza #Accountability #AccountabilityLabMexico #CivicAgency #SocialChange
🌍 Big ideas meet bold voices at DataFest Africa 2025!
We’re excited to see Brian Malika, Founder of One More Percent and a 2025 Civic Charge fellow with Accountability Lab, take the stage in Nairobi!
He’ll share “Big Tech v. Maasai,” exploring how technology, identity, ...and inclusion intersect, and how local voices can shape Africa’s digital future.
⏰ 👉 Register now! Link in bio!
#DataFestAfrica2025 #DFA25 #InclusiveInnovation
🎙️What happens when tariffs become foreign policy?
In Episode 3 of the AccountabiliTea podcast special series, host @MicheleCrymes speaks with Andrew Crawford (@GIGA_Institute) about how shifting tariffs reshape governance, supply chains, and accountability across the Global…
🌍 Big ideas meet bold voices at DataFest Africa 2025!
We’re excited to see @BRIANMALIKA, Founder of One More Percent and a 2025 Civic Charge fellow with Accountability Lab, take the stage in Nairobi!
He’ll share “Big Tech v. Maasai,” exploring how technology, identity, ...and…
🎙️ What happens when tariffs become foreign policy?
In Episode 3 of the AccountabiliTea podcast special series, host Michele Crymes (Legal & Policy Expert) speaks with Andrew Crawford (Research Fellow, @giga_institute). Together, they unpack how global sourcing patterns are ...shifting – from multinationals using tariff engineering to small suppliers facing new risks – and what this means for governance & accountability in the Global South.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or our website – links in our bio!
#AccountabiliTeaPodcast #SpecialSeries #Governance #Trade #Accountability #GlobalSouth #EthicalBusiness
🎙️ What happens when tariffs become foreign policy?
In Episode 3 of the AccountabiliTea podcast special series, host Michele Crymes (Legal & Policy Expert) speaks with Andrew Crawford (Research Fellow, German Institute for Global and Area Studies - GIGA). Together, they unpack how... global sourcing patterns are shifting – from multinationals using tariff engineering to small suppliers facing new risks – and what this means for governance & accountability in the Global South.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or our website:
🔗 Spotify: https://apple.co/42G4JgB
🔗 Apple: https://apple.co/42G4JgB
🔗 Website: https://bit.ly/43hrCXI
#AccountabiliTeaPodcast #SpecialSeries #Governance #Trade #Accountability #GlobalSouth #EthicalBusiness