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BUILDING COMMUNITY
What is Community?
People Coming Together
Belonging
Shared Experience
Common Identity
Diversity
Meeting of Minds & Hearts
Flexible & Changing
Historical Perspective
Conflict
State of Mind
Shared Vision & Shared Voice
System of Social Structures
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Why Community?
Feel Safe
Helps Us grow
Breaks Isolation
We Can’t Do Everything on Our Own.
Fosters Cultural Development
Helps Us Keep Our Histories & Stories Alive.
Pushes Us Towards Change
A Place to Belong, Celebrate & Call Home
What is Community Development?
It is a “grassroots” process by which communities:
- Become more responsible;
- Organize and plan together;
- Develop healthy lifestyle options;
- Empower themselves;
- Reduce poverty an d s uffering;
- Create employment and economic opportunities; and
- Achieve social, economic, cultural and environmental goals.
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