This document outlines a presentation on community development. It covers the history of why the topic was chosen, a literature review of key sources, global and local examples of community development projects, and alternative methods that aim to help communities without harming them. The document discusses the author's experience visiting a poor county in South Carolina and how that shaped their views. It also provides statistics on the challenges facing that county. The global examples section briefly describes community development initiatives in Sweden, Africa, and by celebrities. The alternative methods section advocates for partnerships, relationships and commitment over short-term engagements.