Community Development/Options for Participation/Associated Links
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"Community work (community development) seeks to identify the needs and aspirations of those who are excluded, exploited or oppressed by the structures of society, to enable them to perceive and understand the causes of such oppression and to empower them, either to change the present structures or to create counter structures which fulfil human potential and establish justice and dignity." (Elliot 1978 Palmerston Nth, New Zealand)
'There is a Sufi parable, backed up by a library of educational theory and knowledge, that no one can teach another what they do not already know, or cannot discover for themselves through reflections on and analyses of their own experiences'
Dr Ron Labonte "Power, Participation and Partnerships for Health Promotion" Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, March 1997 Ch. 3, p. 27
The state of the World Population
If represented by a community of 100 people
Only one would own a computer!
NB: This page is also under constant development.
Your participation in this process would be greatly appreciated.
At the simple press of a button of the following hyper-links a plethora of options and opportunities will reveal themselves or stimulate your creativity to initiate them.
Please join in:
This table has two columns with links related to community development. The first column has links recommended through participation and the second column has links for further avenues for participation. The bolded dates in the first column refer to my current activities. Any link prefixed by an asterix (*) is internal.
"A person should rely on her own resources; the one who so trains herself
is ready for any emergency." Tribal Wisdoms - Omaha Oral Tradition
The day will come -
"The day will come when nations will be judged not by their military or economic strength;
nor by the splendour of their capital cities and public buildings; but:
by the wellbeing of their peoples;
by their levels of health, nutrition and education;
by their opportunities to earn a fair reward for their labors;
by their ability to participate in the decisions that affect their lives;
by the respect that is shown for their civil and political liberties;
by the provision that is made for those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged; and
by the protection that is afforded to the growing minds and bodies of their children."
(Progress of Nations, UNICEF, 1998)
 "An anteater called Faith began to carry boulders; For years she took these weights strapped between her shoulders. And as you can expect the sweat poured like a fountain, but only time will tell if faith can move a mountain." Simon Drew, Dartmouth, DEVON, UK. |
Thank you for your visit, Wishing
peace and good health to you and those close to you from |
"Murg" & Jen
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