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    Connect, Learn, Share, Inspire.... Putting ABCD into Practice

    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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    Submissions Are Open For The 2022 ABCD Unconference


    By Michelle Dunscombe, 2022-05-16
    Hi Everyone, On behalf of the Unconference global organising team, we are thrilled to announce submissions to present at this years ABCD Unconference in October 2022. This year you...
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    Losing by Playing the Blame Game


    By John L. McKnight, 2022-05-12
    If you attend the meetings of many neighborhood organizations, their focus is mainly on local issues. These often include unruly youth, dangerous alleys, graffiti, lack of jobs, dangerous police,...
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    "What Brings You Joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions"


    By April Doner, 2022-05-09
    Hi friends, It's been an absolute wonder and privilege for me to witness how the asset-based, neighbor-led work here in Indianapolis has sprouted and spread, ever since I first visited...
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    Transparency and Trust: From Looking in to Being in


    By John L. McKnight, 2022-04-07
    One explanation for the failings of our democracy is that government is not trusted. One aspect of the national dialogue on restoring trust in government suggests that a critical reform is...
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    A Citizen-Centered Culture: A Tale of Two Neighborhoods


    By John L. McKnight, 2022-03-08
    The Dutch Association of Mayors invited me, as a representative of the Asset-Based Community Development Institute, to visit their 20 largest cities and share an asset-based approach with...
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    Connie Fossen

    Outcomes and Evaluation of abcd.


    04/25/22 05:47:26AM, by Connie Fossen
    Michelle Dunscombe

    2022 ABCD & First Nations Online Gatherings


    04/22/22 06:35:32AM, by Michelle Dunscombe
    Lauren Schwaar

    Fostering Discussion about Monitoring/Evaluation Best Practice


    04/21/22 02:20:50PM, by Lauren Schwaar
    Ronald Winston Harris

    City of Johannesburg


    04/16/22 08:57:31AM, by Ronald Winston Harris
    Joel Zaslofsky

    My street neighboring project: what to name it, how to fund it, and how to measure it?


    04/16/22 02:27:24AM, by Joel Zaslofsky
    ABCD in Action

    Ideas, Comments, Questions, etc. for ABCD in Action


    04/01/22 07:49:20AM, by ABCD in Action
    ABCD in Action

    Think Globally, Act Locally


    03/24/22 12:51:36PM, by ABCD in Action
    Sean McConnell

    Seeking Spanish Speaking Curriculum Consultant


    03/18/22 05:13:33PM, by Sean McConnell
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    Session 6 - DigiShakti: Digital Empowerment of Community based Entrepreneurs Sonia & Raghini, India

    Session 6 - DigiShakti: Digital Empowerment of Community based Entrepreneurs Sonia & Raghini, India


    ABCD, Conflict transformation and Peacebuilding. Practice Makes Peace - Part 2

    ABCD, Conflict transformation and Peacebuilding. Practice Makes Peace - Part 2


    ABCD, Conflict transformation and Peacebuilding. Practice Makes Peace Part 1

    ABCD, Conflict transformation and Peacebuilding. Practice Makes Peace Part 1


    Sustainability Ready: what it takes to support & measure lasting change

    Sustainability Ready: what it takes to support & measure lasting change


  • What's New

    Janine Ward
     
    @janine-ward • 5 days ago • comments: 1
    Posted a new Comment on @abcd-approaches-for-south-africa:
    "Good day, ABCD friends, please do consider submitting a presentation session in the upcoming ABCD Unconference in October 2022 - click here for the link to..."
    Kim Hopes
     
    @abcd-institute • 5 days ago • comments: 1
    Updated an Event:
    Using ABCD as a Pedagogical Tool in a Project-Based Learning Course
    Allison Lourash
     
    @allison-lourash • 5 days ago • comments: 3
    Posted a new Comment on Are you a Community Development Practitioner or Community Connector/Builder working in the United States?:
    "Wanted to provide an update on my dissertation and the research study that I posted here. The full dissertation and a summary are located at:..."
    Allison Lourash
     
    @allison-lourash • 6 days ago • comments: 0
    Updated an Event:
    Beyond Support: Conversations around Community and Disability
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    Global Gathering: Disasters and Community #1 (rescheduled)

    Global Gathering: Disasters and Community #1 (rescheduled)


    05/25/22 05:00:00PM


    How can ABCD support communities before, during, and...
    Rural ABCD community of practice

    Rural ABCD community of practice


    05/26/22 10:00:00AM


    Who We Are:  We are a group of individuals  who have a...
    ABCD and Community led Value Chain, offered by the Ikhala Trust, South Africa (Seminar # 1)

    ABCD and Community led Value Chain, offered by the Ikhala Trust, South Africa (Seminar # 1)


    05/31/22 09:00:00AM


    Sponsored by the Ikhala Trust, South Africa....
    NEW DATES June 2022 ABCDI Virtual Training Workshop

    NEW DATES June 2022 ABCDI Virtual Training Workshop


    06/03/22 10:00:00AM


    What: A dynamic 18-hour workshop introducing...
    Beyond Support: Conversations around Community and Disability

    Beyond Support: Conversations around Community and Disability


    06/06/22 05:00:00PM


    Join Allison Lourash, PhD for discussions around...
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    Shazia Khadim

    Shazia Khadim

    Crystal N Steltenpohl Young

    Crystal N Steltenpohl Young

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    Rachel Globensky Bayes

    Lluwellyn Diedericks

    Lluwellyn Diedericks

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    Maya Aurichio

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