Community Resilience and Development
Strengthening local capacities, social cohesion and community-led solutions for sustainable well-being.
Explore this programme ↓Working with communities to create meaningful change
Care for the Needy works with communities to strengthen their capacity to prepare for, cope with and recover from adversity. Our approach promotes community participation, local leadership, peacebuilding, social cohesion, training and technical support that respond to local priorities.
What this programme seeks to achieve
Our work is guided by the following objectives and responds to community needs and priorities.
Strengthen local capacity
Build the knowledge and skills of community members, volunteers and local organisations.
Promote resilience
Support the ability of individuals and communities to respond to and recover from challenges.
Encourage local solutions
Promote community participation in identifying priorities and developing context-sensitive responses.
Build peace and cohesion
Foster peaceful coexistence, constructive dialogue and stronger relationships within communities.
Support sustainability
Encourage local ownership and practical approaches that contribute to long-term well-being.
Key areas of activity
Activities are adapted to local context, available resources and the priorities identified with communities.
Training and learning
Deliver relevant training, awareness sessions and learning opportunities based on identified needs.
Community mobilisation
Encourage inclusive community participation and collective action around local priorities.
Peacebuilding and dialogue
Support constructive dialogue, peaceful coexistence and social cohesion activities.
Mentorship and technical support
Offer appropriate guidance and capacity-strengthening support to local groups and organisations.
Networking and collaboration
Encourage coordination, peer learning and partnerships among community actors and stakeholders.
Locally led and context-sensitive
We believe sustainable progress is strengthened when communities participate in identifying challenges, setting priorities and shaping solutions. Our work seeks to build on local knowledge, encourage inclusive decision-making and strengthen relationships among community members and institutions. Activities are adapted to the context and available resources.
Programme in action
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