primary models of community development
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Models of Community
Development
Community Development A Social Justice Model Jim Ife and Frank Tesoriero (2006)
! Addressing structural disadvantage
! Empowerment
! Identifying the need
! Human Rights
! Valuing local knowledge, culture,
resources, skills and processes
Community Development An Ecological Model Jim Ife and Frank Tesoriero (2006) ! Holistic
! Sustainability
! Diversity
! Developmental
! Consider all aspects of community life
What about the Process?
! Process V’s Outcome
! Participation - working in partnership with
the community
! Inclusiveness and Cooperation
! Community Building
! Give the process TIME
Community Participation Continuum
Level of Participation Description
High Has control Organisation asks the community to identify the problem and make all key decisions on goals and means.
Delegated control Organisation identifies the problem, and asks community to make some decisions based on their plan
Plans jointly Organisation presents a tentative plan, and are open to advice from those affected
Advises Organisation presents a plan / program and invites questions
Are consulted Organisation tries to promote a plan / program, asks for feedback, but may or may not use the feedback
Receives information Organisation makes a plan and announces it. Community is convened so the information can be shared
Low None Community is told nothing
What does this mean in our work?
! Relationship based – trust & respect
! Support community to identify the needs
! Community ownership
! Valuing local knowledge, skills &
experience
! Interconnectedness
! Using multiple strategies
Example of Community Development in practice
Young Women’s Soccer Program
! Women from the Somali community identified the need “We want our GIRLS to play soccer and represent our community”
! Community meetings and support
! Culturally appropriate program
! Partnerships with other organisations
! Driven by the young women
! Links to SA Women’s Clubs
! Commitment from partner
agencies for the past 7 years
Example of Community Development in practice
It’s not all about Soccer...... ! Leadership opportunities for young women through training
! Peer Educators planed a workshop series
! Safe environment to talk about topics such as sexual health,
relationships, family, drugs and alcohol, mental health,
nutrition and culture
! Young women began
accessing services
! One Peer Educator
gained employment
in the program
Community Development Roles
! The Facilitator
! The Teacher
! The Organiser
! Information Sharing