UNDERSATANDINGCOMMUNITYDYNAMICSANDACTION

UNDERSATANDING-COMMUNITY-DYNAMICS-AND-ACTION

1. UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY DYNAMICS AND COMMUNITY ACTION LESSON 4:

2. The word “ community ” was derived from the Latin word communis , which means “common” or “shared”.

3. Communities may be formed in two ways : 1. Geographical 2. Non- Geographical

4. 1. GEOGRAPHICAL

5. The members of a community share the same geographic vicinity, such as village, province or neighborhood.

6. 2. NON-GEOGRAPHICAL

7. There are communities formed based on needs, ideas, interests, identity, practices and roles in social institutions such as home, at work, in government , society or community at large.

8. Communities may also be divided into two levels: 1. Micro level 2. Macro level

9. 1.MICRO LEVEL

10. At the micro level , a group is formed based on personal social ties. This may include groups formed for pursuing common interests or goals, like forming a small organization to hold a fund- raising activity such as a concert.

11. 2. MACRO LEVEL

12. At the macro level , large group affiliations are formed such as national communities , international communities and virtual communities. Companies and corporations may develop various programs that would include different members across the country.

13. TYPES OF ACTIVITIES

14. ASSET TRANSFER MAKING BETTER USE OF PHYSICAL RESOURCES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN DECISION MAKING COMMUNITY NETWORKS SUPPORT NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY

15. The process of transferring ownership or leasehold of a property or something of value from one person or party to another. 1.ASSET TRANSFER

16. The use of physical resources such as rooms, buildings open areas, or courts to support and conduct community-led activities. 2.MAKING BETTER USE OF PHYSICAL RESOURCES

17. Another activity would be decision-making as the community engages in public events . The community decides on their priorities, designs, and services to be conducted based on their goals. 3.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN DECISION MAKING

18. Another important activity which was first used to refer to making contacts through face-to-face interaction at events such as meetings and conferences but has since expanded in definition. 4.COMMUNITY NETWORKS

19. The provision of community grants is another community activity. A grant is a non payable fund or product disbursed or gifted by groups such as corporations and foundation to target recipients like educational institutions or marginalized communities. 5.SUPPORT NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY

20. COMMUNITY ACTION

21. A community action is any activity that aims to increase the understanding, engagement , and empowerment of communities for the intention of giving service to people. It also describe social action or community engagement.

22. The following are considered the primary objectives that can be achieved because of community action projects.

23. BUILDING COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CAPITAL Community actions will serve as an avenue for local citizens to share their knowledge, skills, and ideas with one another.

24. PREVENTION The members of the community will be able to prepare ahead of time because of the community action plans. Collaboration and partnerships are achieved to prevent upcoming concerns.

25. COMMUNITY RESILIENCY Through community action initiatives, the community is motivated to be able to support itself and face possible challenges.

26. MAINTAINING AND CREATING WEALTH Community action focuses on helping people in the long term , and one significant way to do that is allowing people to pursue employment , or by developing community exercises.

27. Thank you!