5 ways Asset Based Community-Driven Development supports Community Initiatives – Dee Brooks

Posted on April 30, 2016April 30, 2016 by Michelle Dunscombe

You may have heard of Asset Based Community-Driven Development or ABCD but what does it mean? How does it support community initiatives? Dee Brooks shares her insights in how ABCD supports community-driven initiatives. Dee is a founding member and Facilitator of the ABCD Asia Pacific Network, an accredited ABCD trainer, an Art of Hosting trained facilitator, a Flow Game Host […]

What is Asset Based Community Development?

Posted on July 8, 2015July 8, 2015 by Michelle Dunscombe

Excerpt from the ABCD Institute Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is a strategy for sustainable community driven development. Beyond the mobilization of a particular community, ABCD is concerned with how to link micro-assets to the macro-environment. The appeal of ABCD lies in its premise that communities can drive the development process themselves by identifying and […]

Community Op Shops more than a 2nd Hand Shop

Posted on February 23, 2015February 23, 2015 by Michelle Dunscombe

When you walk into your local Op Shop what do you see? Probably just a range of second hand goods at a bargain price. You may be aware that you are supporting a charity or a local community organisation but what you don’t see or consider is the great social impact and community building roles […]

Community Engagement: In a Disaster Setting – A Local Perspective.

Posted on June 15, 2014June 15, 2014 by Michelle Dunscombe

Community Engagement: In a Disaster Setting. A Local Perspective. Whilst agencies and governments are keen to connect with the community post a disaster for a variety of reasons, much of the engagement is top down and paternal in nature. From my experience the best way to connect and engage with the community is to […]