• Welcome to ABCD in Action!

    ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MOBILIZATION

    ABCD in Action is your community - a community of members from around the world, where we can explore together how to apply the principles and practices of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). All are welcome!

    "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.” ~http://www.abcdinstitute.org

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  • What's New

    Juliet
     
    @juliet • 4 days ago
    @juliet is now following @community
    Tammy Flett
     
    @tammy-flett • 2 weeks ago
    @tammy-flett is now following @dee-brooks
    Dee Brooks
     
    @dee-brooks • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
    Created a new Event:
    ABCD Imbizo 2018
    Dee Brooks
     
    @dee-brooks • 2 weeks ago
    There's an interesting conversation happening on the ABCD In Action (Official) Facebook page about the relationship between community engagement and community development: https://www.facebook.com/groups/429625007423984/

    It was sparked by the original blog post by my good mate and colleague, Graeme Stuart - you can find the original here: https://sustainingcommunity.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/community-engagement-community-development/

    In addiiton, Rich Holmes, UK, has sparked another conversation on story sharing and the role of workers telling the stories of communities or how to engage community members to tell their own stories!

    It's becoming a wonderfully active group!
    Dee Brooks
     
    @dee-brooks • 2 weeks ago • comments: 2
    Posted a new Comment on New ABCD in Action Facebook Group:
    "Thanks Rebecca - it seems to be getting some traction and new people joining every day!"

  • Blogs

    Mentorship will take you places………


    By charles esibikhwa edward, 2017-07-12
    Conversations with young people have really got me think of the impact of mentorship to young people. It has been quite an experience for me to meet quite a number of young people in forums,...
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    New ABCD in Action Facebook Group


    By Dee Brooks, 2017-06-27
    Hi All,  A new Facebook Group is up and running to encourage the cross-pollination of the member's group discussions here and the sharing of resources, tools and networks on Facebook - please...
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    BUILDING 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY


    By Jim Diers, 2017-06-20
    At the turn of this century, Robert Putnam wrote the most depressing book for those of us who believe that there is no substitute for community. Putnam cited all sorts of indicators of the...
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    A story on asset mapping by NGAO Society/ABCD KENYA.


    By charles esibikhwa edward, 2017-05-26
    Traditional Soda Ash Production NGAO Society/ABCD Kenya has just embarked on a journey to map the assets, strength and capacities of individuals, associations and institutions within...
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    Increasingly, social impact is being prioritized into the missions of organizations. My original training is as a licensed social worker, so as you can imagine, I am all for positive social...
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