This document discusses the concept of community engagement. It defines community engagement as occurring when a group of people experiencing a common situation come together to address an issue. It involves having a common context, common experiences, common understanding of an issue, and agreeing on an acceptable course of action. The document outlines the key phases of community engagement: issue identification, community mobilization, organization, and education. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the community context and power structures. The goal of community engagement is to improve quality of life through collaboration using the skills and resources of both the community and partner institutions like universities.