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VOX Training – Wednesday 27 th March 2013. Asset-based approaches and community development. Learning Outcomes. By the end of the session participants will: Have a fuller understanding of asset-based approaches in community development
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VOX Training – Wednesday 27th March 2013 Asset-based approaches and community development
Learning Outcomes • By the end of the session participants will: • Have a fuller understanding of asset-based approaches in community development • Have explored methods and practical approaches to map community assets/ assess community strengths • Have explored and discussed approaches and methods to build community assets
Definitions of Community • “the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their interests, background or nationality” Cambridge Dictionary • “people who communicate and interact with one another, on the basis of common residence in an area, or a shared interest, to fulfil their needs” SCDC • Community of geography: any community connected by common residence in a physical neighbourhood or larger area • Community of interest: any community connected by common understandings, identity or interest
Asset-based community development • “Building on the skills of local residents, the power of local associations, and the supportive functions of local institutions, asset-based community development draws upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable communities for the future.” • Website of the Asset-Based Community Development Institute
Practical Examples • Asset-based approaches in South Lanarkshire • Hillhouse and Fairhill – neighbourhood approach • Asset-based approaches in health • Health Issues in the Community • Community health initiatives – Mearns Healthy Living Network, Pilmeny Development Project, Golden Times - Merkinch
What makes us a strong community? 2. What do we do as a community to make people feel better? 3. What makes this a good community to be part of? 4. What factors help us to cope in times of stress? 5. What makes us healthy in mind, body and spirit, as a community? Asset Mapping – defining assets
