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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...Read MoreImpetuous and sometimes uncontrollable progress in all spheres of science, the growth of population around the world, ecological problems, wars, and many other crises modern humanity faces...Read MoreThe current nature and history of ABCD in Australia, New Zealand and across the Asia Pacific is diverse and colourful! Here are 2 blogs written by a group of people who have been involved for...Read MoreWelcome to ABCD in Action News! This is the first edition of our newsletter since we've moved to a new platform for ABCD in Action. We hope it will be the first of many and will continue...Read MoreSome time last year when i together with other like minded individual began the practice of ABCD in our community.Little did we know how far this could take us in terms of finding the real...Read MoreIt is important to note that there are often many NGOs and government programs operating simultaneously in the communities where you work, many of which are following a predominantly top-down,...Read MoreCommunity Development Director Community Development Director will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership in community development across many sectors in Brantford and...Read MoreOn the suggestion and request of John McKnight, Judi and Dee pulled together some of the highlights, influences and challenges around ABCD in Australia! We had a lot of fun writing this and...Read MoreI wrote a blog some months ago titled “Through the Looking Glass; a Blended Herstory” which was an attempt to synthesise almost 2 decades of work. This cathartic experience compelled me to create...Read MoreThis is an interesting read. Anyone else committing to avoid these terms? Community Development ClichesRead MoreIn the aftermath of the catastrophic U.S. election, I find it necessary to remind myself of an important reality. Institutions cannot stop social change from occurring. Culture creates change....Read MoreThat's the Beauty of It Sport Utility Boxes Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius A utility box in its normal state An uncommon...Read More(repost from www.pacificcommunitysolutions.com/blog ) Its the Community, Stupid! The presidential race in 2012 is already increasing attention and interest in local economies and...Read MoreI just received this article from a colleague of mine - Using Emergence to Take Social Innovation to Scale , by Margaret Wheatley and Deborah Frieze. I'd love to know what other people think of...Read MoreDear friends and colleagues, I thought you might find my reflection piece of the 12 domains of people powered change of interest:...Read More
