Discovering hidden treasures thornton heath the story sofarCormac Russell
This is the story of how Thornton Heath is using ABCD to building a stronger more connected community using people power. This process was commissioned by Croydon NHS, and Croydon Local Government, they commissioned Croydon Voluntary Action and Nurture Development.
The most exciting feature of this work is the citizen-led action that is driving the process. 20 connectors (local residents) have been having hundreds of conversations with their neighbours about what they have locally and how they can use what they have to secure what they need.
Discovering hidden treasures thornton heath the story sofarCormac Russell
This is the story of how Thornton Heath is using ABCD to building a stronger more connected community using people power. This process was commissioned by Croydon NHS, and Croydon Local Government, they commissioned Croydon Voluntary Action and Nurture Development.
The most exciting feature of this work is the citizen-led action that is driving the process. 20 connectors (local residents) have been having hundreds of conversations with their neighbours about what they have locally and how they can use what they have to secure what they need.
So, do you typically guess what would work well to connect with your neighbors? Maybe you stereotype the community and assume what they need? Well, if you want to connect in a real way to your neighborhood or city, you better start listening to your neighbors and build on their strengths to raise up local leaders for the long run. For assistance in facilitating this training, please contact me at markjoeckel@gmail.com
Newcastle on inclusion for children with disabilitiesCormac Russell
How do you build a bridge between children and young people who are labelled by their disabilities into the centre of community life? How do you build hospitable communities where such bridge building is common place? These are the questions we address in this presentation through the lens of Asset Based Community Development.
“Generation Connection” seminar hosted by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. National expert and keynote speaker Nancy Henkin and a panel of local nonprofit leaders explored the issue of Intergenerational Civic Engagement in depth.
In this traning, JCI board members and commission directors learn how to translate the JCI mission and vision into action plans for their local chapter. Participants are asked to design an strategic action plan for themselves, their project or business.
Presentation made by Cormac Russell ABCD Institute faculty memeber, and ABCD Global Consulting at University of Limerick. May 2009. visit: www.abcdglobal.ie email cormac@nurturedevelopment.ie
So, do you typically guess what would work well to connect with your neighbors? Maybe you stereotype the community and assume what they need? Well, if you want to connect in a real way to your neighborhood or city, you better start listening to your neighbors and build on their strengths to raise up local leaders for the long run. For assistance in facilitating this training, please contact me at markjoeckel@gmail.com
Newcastle on inclusion for children with disabilitiesCormac Russell
How do you build a bridge between children and young people who are labelled by their disabilities into the centre of community life? How do you build hospitable communities where such bridge building is common place? These are the questions we address in this presentation through the lens of Asset Based Community Development.
“Generation Connection” seminar hosted by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. National expert and keynote speaker Nancy Henkin and a panel of local nonprofit leaders explored the issue of Intergenerational Civic Engagement in depth.
In this traning, JCI board members and commission directors learn how to translate the JCI mission and vision into action plans for their local chapter. Participants are asked to design an strategic action plan for themselves, their project or business.
Presentation made by Cormac Russell ABCD Institute faculty memeber, and ABCD Global Consulting at University of Limerick. May 2009. visit: www.abcdglobal.ie email cormac@nurturedevelopment.ie
ABCD in Action in Croydon: Asset Mapping in Thornton Heath, April 26, 27, 2011.
2 Day Workshop with Cormac Russell, ABCD Institute and Nurture Development UK
Slides from 2 Day ABCD Workshop delivered by Cormac Russell and Jim Diers, Hosted byForever Manchester Foundation and supported by the Community Foundation Network. November 17,18 2011
Friends and People with Intellectual Disability - Angela Amado Nov 11 2013 La...Christine Bigby
Presentation at one day Research to Practice workshop on inclusion for people with intellectual disability held at LaTrobe University in collaboration with ASID Vic, 11 Nov 2013.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
1. HELPING LOCAL PEOPLE DO
EXTRAORDINARY THINGS.
James Hampson - Connecting Communities Co-ordinator
Helen Smith – Community Building Co-Ordinator
Lisa Brown – Community Builder
Forever Manchester
Community Builder Team Training
2. Ground Rules
• Have Fun
• Keep an Open Mind
• Be Positive but don’t be afraid to challenge
• Get to know each other
• Laugh
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions and share your
thoughts if you have them
• Tweeters!!
• @4EverManchester
• @TPAction
• #BeBoldTrafford
3. Aims for today
• Recap on Asset Based Community
Development
• Reminder of Community Building
Tools
• The Big Questions
• Future planning
• Team building
4. Introductions
• What brings you to todays session?
• What do you hope to get out of the session?
• What are you bringing to the session and
ongoing community building work?
5. Forever Manchester
• Community Foundation for Greater Manchester
• Been active for 25 Years
• Raise and distribute funds to communities of Greater
Manchester
• 2011 We discovered a different way of working
• Developed the UK’s first dedicated ABCD Community
Building Team
• Now apply the ethos of ABCD to all aspects of our business
including grant making
• We work with Communities to help them do “Extraordinary
things together”
6. Classic Needs Map
Racial tension/hate crimes High crime rates. Significant
fear among older people
High levels of Debt
Smoking
related
Heart disease
Respiratory
difficulties
Obesity across
The life course
High levels of drug and
Alcohol use.
High unemployment Poor educational attainment
Poor housing/environmental issues
High
morbidity
Anti social
behaviour
Gender
inequality
7. Problems with this approach?
The consultation on the joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA) in Barrow-in-Furness in
Cumbria concluded that “improving self-worth is at the heart of issues related to healthy
lifestyles. If people value themselves, then other behaviours like healthy eating and giving
up smoking will follow. Whilst many communities recognise that their health is worse than
the average, reinforcing these negative images could have a negative impact on people’s
self-worth.”
• Apathy
• “Its not for me”
• Suspicion
• Communities become passive recipients of services
• Isolation
• Creates Competition for funding
• “Ugly Contest”
8.
9.
10. About Asset Based Community
Development
• Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute
was founded in 1995 after 3 decades of community
development research
• Formalised by Professor John McKnight and Professor
Jodi Kretzman at Northwestern University, Chicago
“When people have been mapped by their deficiencies, it
is often difficult to pinpoint what they care about enough
to act upon”
Kretzmann and McKnight, 1993
11. Asset Based Community
Development
ABCD is a different way of thinking about how to work for
change – starting from a place of possibilities, strengths and
capacities as opposed to problems and deficiencies.
ABCD operates on the assumption that people, regardless of
their behaviour, their families and their communities have
valid and valuable resources for their own empowerment.
It also assumes that people have internal motivations to act
which can release these resources for the good of
themselves and their wider community.
12. About Asset Based Community
Development
• This is not ‘Big Society’, or a call for more volunteering; it is a
set of approaches that starts with the positive as a basis for
developing innovative and sustainable solutions
• It’s not an approach that just looks on the bright side, but
instead uses knowledge of ‘assets’ to make new connections
and enhance social capital
• A strength-based approach focuses on what works and how
to generate more of it, rather than focussing on the deficits
and problems
13. About Asset Based Community
Development
Community Builders should first seek to answer these 3
questions about their communities
• What can the community do for themselves?
• What can the community do with the help of
services/professionals?
• What can only be done by services/professionals
14. Principals of Community Building
Start with discovering people’s strengths
Start with relationship building
Local led action is more durable and sustainable
than professional programmes
Social justice is at the heart of every community
building effort
When the conversation shifts from “isn’t it awful” to
“what’s possible?” Real community building begins
15. Classic Needs Map
Racial tension/hate crimes High crime rates. Significant
fear among older people
High levels of Debt
Smoking
related
Heart disease
Respiratory
difficulties
Obesity across
The life course
High levels of drug and
Alcohol use.
High unemployment Poor educational attainment
Poor housing/environmental issues
High
morbidity
Anti social
behaviour
Gender
inequality
16. Neighbourhood Asset Map
Physical Space
Local Economy
StoriesInstitutions
Associations
Individuals
My
Community
Institutions
Schools
Universities
Community Colleges
Police Departments
Hospitals
Libraries
Social Service Agencies
Not for Profits
Museums
Fire Brigades
Media
Foundations
Individuals
Gifts, Skills, Knowledge,
and traits of:
Youth
Older Adults
Artists
Welfare Recipients
People with disabilities
Students
Parents
Entrepreneurs
Activists
Veterans
Ex-offenders
Local Economy
For-profit business
Consumer Expenditure
Merchants
Chamber of Commerce
Business Associations
Banks
Credit Unions
Foundations
Institutional - purchasing
power and personnel
Barter and Exchange
Micro-Business
Corporations and Branches
Physical Space
Gardens
Parks
Playgrounds
Bike Paths
Walking Paths
Forest/forest Preserves
Picnic Areas
Campsites
Fishing Spots
Duck Ponds
Zoos
Wildlife Centre
Natural Habitats
Housing
Vacant Land & Buildings
Streets
Associations
Animal Care Groups
Anti-Crime Groups
Business Organisations
Charitable Groups
Cultural groups
Disability Groups
Education Groups
Elderly Groups
Environmental Groups
Family Support Groups
Health Advocacy
Heritage Groups Hobby
Groups
Interest Groups
Men’s Groups
Mentoring Groups
Neighbourhood Groups
Political Organisations
Recreation Groups
Religious Groups
Service Clubs
Social Groups
Women’s Groups
Youth Groups
Stories From Manchester
Alt Community Challenge
Team
Lostock Men’s Shed
Cool 2 B Kind
Great Lever Idea Works
Lostock Allotment
The ALTernative News
Cash 4 Graft
From Needs to Strengths
17. What are Assets?
There are 5 key Assets in every community…
1) Individuals
2) Associations
3) Institutions
4) Physical Assets
5) Connections
19. Community BuildingTools
• Asset Mapping
• Bumping Spaces
• Learning Conversations
• Head, Heart and Hands
• TheWe Can Game
• Connectors Clubs
• Creating Space
20. The Big Questions
• Spend time talking in your groups
• Share what Questions you may have
• As a table decide on 3 big questions you
would like to explore
21. The Future
• In your teams talk about how you can begin to work
together as community builders
• Is there anything you want to do?
• What are you going to do to move this forward?
– In the next 3 days
– The next 3 weeks
– The next 3 months
Editor's Notes
Remind people that we’re not saying some good work hasn’t been done or that it’s not needed but that if we look through that prism it could become damaging and doesn’t tell the whole story
Do story of our street in Wythenshawe
It’s not a new approach and doesn’t claim to be
Academics were led by the Community and taught by the Community
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