Sustainable Community Development - From What's Wrong to What's Strong
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover the power of asset-based community development in this TEDxExeter talk. Explore how focusing on community strengths rather than weaknesses can lead to sustainable change. Learn about the "backyard revolution" and hear inspiring stories of individuals like Robin and Frank who transformed their communities. Gain insights into alternative approaches to traditional aid and understand how identifying and utilizing local gifts can enrich lives and foster community growth. Delve into Cormac Russell's expertise as a leading figure in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and uncover strategies for helping people live fulfilling lives by tapping into their inherent strengths and abilities.
Syllabus
Intro
Whats strong not whats wrong
Traditional ways of helping people
The story of Robin
The story of Frank
The backyard revolution
Taught by
TEDx
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