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ABCD in Action is your community - a community of members from around the world, exploring together how to apply the principles and practices of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). All are welcome!

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Register for the Unconference!

By Allison Lourash, 2022-09-11

Sessions have been scheduled and registration is open for the 2022 ABCD Unconference. This is a free event that last 48 hours over Zoom (you do not need to attend all 48 hours). Connect with...
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The Connected Community: Homecoming

By John L. McKnight, 2022-09-08

Enjoy this excerpt from our new book, The Connected Community , by John McKnight and Cormac Russell CHAPTER 1 - Homecoming Rediscovering the Value of Community From...
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Update

By Alan Pakaln, 2022-08-19

Two projects I have been working on, evolving over the past several years. One Big Problem addresses global warming - it came about just out of my personal recent awakening....
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ABCD in South Africa

By Janine Ward, 2022-08-11

Hello to everyone and a special shout-out to my fellow ABCD colleagues in Mzansi (South Africa)! I just want to invite you all to join our Mzansi ABCD Magic WhatsApp group, where we share success...
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The Gifts of Strangers: Understanding the Benefits of Diversity

By John L. McKnight, 2022-06-24

One argument for diversity is that is ensures participation and creates the power of being heard. It is expressed by the popular maxim, “Nothing about us without us.” Implicit in this idea is...
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Asset Mapping for a School Community

09/21/22 08:14:49AM, by Megan Frasik

Asset Mapping software?

07/27/22 01:10:18AM, by Lachlan Keating

Block Connector Platform?

07/11/22 02:37:39PM, by Brianne Connelly

Global Gathering Key Ideas: Neighboring

07/01/22 03:49:19PM, by

Global Gathering Key Ideas: Older Adults

07/01/22 03:00:39PM, by

Global Gathering Key Ideas: Disasters

07/01/22 02:25:42PM, by

Rural life in literature

06/23/22 09:46:22AM, by Derek A Peterson

Books, Websites, Social Networking Sites that give insights and/or advice on increasing capacity and connection in rural areas.

06/18/22 08:44:41PM, by Derek A Peterson
Videos

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Teaching Our Community the importance of mulching.EPS1

Hempcrete- The future of building

MisT With Green Fingers Teaching the future about Sustainibility and the importance of plants

South African Bicycle Exchange Centet

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Updated an Event:
Bi-Monthly Community of Practice: ABCD + Rural Communities

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Bi-Monthly Community of Practice: ABCD + Rural Communities

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"Hi Carolina, Welcome to the ABCD in Action community. It's wonderful to have you with us. Take some time to explore the site - there is a treasure trove of..."

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"Hi Aboyade, Welcome to the ABCD in Action community. It's wonderful to have you with us. A cultural revolution in Jamaica sounds interesting and I'm curious..."
Events

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ABCD Unconference 2022

10/05/22 08:00:00PM

What to Expect? A unique and transformative...

ABCD Online Training

10/07/22 09:00:00AM

Weekly online ABCD training over 6 sessions. Fun,...

ABCD Online Training

10/14/22 09:00:00AM

Weekly online ABCD training over 6 sessions. Fun,...

Bi-Monthly Community of Practice: ABCD + Rural Communities

10/17/22 06:00:00PM

Join Us! ABCD + Rural Communities Bi-Monthly...

ABCD Online Training

10/21/22 09:00:00AM

Weekly online ABCD training over 6 sessions. Fun,...
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