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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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COVID-19 Has Lit My Fire

By April Doner, 2020-03-26

I'm a young-ish working mother of a 2 year old who works in community development. I'm based in Indianapolis, IN but my job right now focuses on a national project and consists mostly of...
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The Invisible is Becoming Visible: The Unintended Side Effects of COVID-19

By John L. McKnight, 2020-03-23

At the start of any asset-based initiatives, the identification of local assets is the essential starting point. Nonetheless, in many neighborhoods, most of these local assets are not recognized....
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Intro!

By Anthony Giambroni, 2020-03-18

Hey friends, I am not sure how I missed this element of the ABCD Institute & community, but I am glad to be here now! I started my work in faith communities from 2013-2018 and towards...
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Social Connection Needed in Battle Against Coronavirus

By Jim Diers, 2020-03-07

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, public health officials are warning us to practice social distancing. That seems like good advice given the contagious nature of the disease, but it is...
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Bethel Popup University: Sharing Gifts in Communities

By Deb Wisniewski, 2020-03-06

As I was surfing the web one day, I came across this wonderful story about a town that organizes its own "popup" university each year during the month of March. This is how they describe it:...
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How are you taking care of yourself during this difficult time?

03/27/20 01:00:50PM, by ABCD in Action

How has your community responded to the coronavirus pandemic?

03/26/20 11:41:34AM, by ABCD in Action

Hello Africa!

03/22/20 09:59:08PM, by Fasoranti Damilola

Asset Mapping software?

03/17/20 03:07:25AM, by Lachlan Keating

Software for asset mapping?

03/17/20 12:45:15AM, by greg.bloom

Tips and Ideas for Communities dealing with Coronavirus?

03/12/20 06:44:28PM, by ABCD in Action

Looking for ABCD Collaborators in Baltimore

03/10/20 10:51:48AM, by Sarah Jones

Asset Mapping and Gift Fulfillment? Meets the Offers and Needs Market.

02/24/20 02:54:43PM, by Joel Zaslofsky
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4 Days 3 Nights Trekking and Camping to cover part of our areas under the Community-Based Conservation initiatives

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1ST ABCD CONFERENCE IN KENYA 2019

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