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I worked as a humanitarian aid worked with Pakistan Red Crescent Society, KP Branch since 1993. I have experience about humanitarian emergency work e.g. logistics support, warehouse management, administration, project management, community mobilization etc.

I go though the Community Tool Box and I learn more about the new approaches, procedure and processes about the how to enhance the community strengthen in a such a way. This side more beneficial not only for me but also benefited to those who interested to mobilize the community and uplift the vulnerable societies at the right time with the knowledge, skill and experience. So the knowledge they will get from this web page as per their capacities.

Hi. I am a part time professor in the Child and Youth Work program as part of the faculty of social service at Georgian college. I recently retired after 40 years as an educator and social worker in the Jewish Community Field. I have an Ed.D., M.S.W. and Bs. in Ed.

I am teaching two courses in Community Development this Winter term and the materials are great for use in my classes. I will use some of the power points, the lists and the topics to make the subject come to life for my third year students before they go out in the field.
I have scanned many of the units, and think they are very well put together.

I am a professional meeting facilitator with a consulting practice focused on research, strategy, and innovation mostly for Fortune 500 clients, but also for some smaller, local organizations.

I stumbled over Chapter 16 (your bits on facilitation) and thought it was an excellent summary/overview/collection on the topic. Was impressed enough to fill out this form and network with you folks.

Hi,
I'm a field worker recording 16 years of field experience in social work. Actually I'm working as M&E assistant in an education project.

It is my first time to jump in here; it sounds interesting so, I want to know if online training can be envisaged here.
Thanks

AM TANZANIAN, AGED 27. I'm a student of The University of Dodoma(UDOM), studying bachelor of project planning management and community development(2nd year)

I just discovered and have been browsing this toolbox today, but I felt compelled to say thank you for this amazing resource. I will give more feedback soon!

Thank you so much for this Tool Box! We are currently working on a needs assessment survey for a community in the outskirts of the city and this site has been by far the most helpful source of information.

I have many years experience volunteering with nonprofit organizations such as Leadership African, BBBS of Greater KC, Great Pyrenees Rescue, Sweet Pea Foundation and St. Bernard Rescue. I am in the middle of the MPA program through Park University and in the process of adopting a child. My desire is to be the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization that assists those that are disenfranchised.

We initiated and managed a Neighbourhood watch type organisation. The community realised that the matter of security is much bigger than the speedy responds to crime in general (ADT) and that the community required a wholistic approach to a local organisation combining job creation, housing, sanitation/health, education and safety. We created the HUB which combined all aspects and are in search for sustainability. Taxing the community outright was not an option but shifting the home and business security spend proved easier, however.... we found that as the safety improved, community members reduced their contributions to the point where the organisation had to put on hold. It is a catch 22. Increase crime in recent times saw a considerable interest in members organising new structures dealing with the matters of security. It is a crying shame to see how the entire cycle is restarted, loosing all value created before.

Using the model to define a business case for a telecommunication company, local business, security service providers, local government (Education, Health and Safety) and finally... the community.

I am currently the Assistant City Administrator of Bellevue, NE. I have been working in local government for about 8 years, with additional experience in the non-profit arena of about 3 years.

Economic Development, Community Development, Strategic Planning and Project Management.

I am a teacher in New York State, and I am hoping to create a children's museum in my community and in the doing create a children's task force.

I am hoping to create a children's museum in my community and in the doing create a children's task force. There are a lot of agencies either working independently of each other, competing and often duplicating services. I am hoping that schools, PTOs, YMCA, 4H,the various civic organizations, Scouting and other child advocacy groups,arts groups, parents and government agencies like Head Start, Social Services etc. can create a powerful force to deal with child issues. I want our area to be known for its child advocacy. Your information has been invaluable, and even though this is all in its infancy stages, I feel much more prepared for the tasks ahead because of your mission. Thank you so much! Additionally, I am a teacher in the poorest school in New York State, and have been using some of the advice to rally people to make positive changes in our school and, quite frankly, though sometimes quite exhausting, it has also been very rewarding and always exciting. Thanks again for all that you have done.

Everything about cultural competency we will put to use in our Corrections, Human Services and Public Health departments immediately! And the facilitation clarity will help a team of facilitators that guide anti-racism work for 1,000 staff get sharper! Thank you so much!

Hello, I am a University of Massachusetts Amherst Doctorate of Nursing Practice student. This semester we are focusing on program evaluation and beginning the process of a community intervention using the Minnesota Dept of Hlth intervention wheel.

Just beginning to look through your site, I am interested in "asthma friendly housing units". Great site and I can say this with confidence having done extensive reading. Thanks!

I am actively writing in the field of health on http://www.metris-community.com/category/kesehatan/ and 1 interest too about self development http://www.metris-community.com/inspirational-quotes-about-life/

This community is very helpful to build a healthy society because these pages provide practical guidance in creating change and improvement.

RN working on BSN and then will start MSN currently studying community nursing. Live in rural community in East Texas 64 years old, 43 years of experience as an RN

I have a N.G.O. 'Nidaan Samajik Vikas Sanstha' in Jaipur and we work on health, education, environment, child, mother, aged problems.

We are working on child labore and child prostitution and we want to open centres for them where they could get education, food, shelter, health, love and better life base.

1.Background of The Organization Lembaga Pembina Anak Bangsa (LPAB) was registered at Department 0f Justice Indonesia Government by Notary Bambang Irawan. The establishment of the organization based on the idealism of honesty, love, care and friendship to the children less than 18 years old. The organization's commitment is to improve health, well-being and skills especially for the children from low-socioeconomic status. We define that health broadly included within the view of physical, economic, social, and psychologically health factors that affect individuals, families, and communities. 2.Objectives * To develop health quality to the children. * To develop skills and talents to the children *To encourage the children to grow-up, live, and work in a healthy environment *To discuss with the parents about the importance of health and education to the children 3.Vision We believe that children under 18 years old need to be protected from the practices that can restrain their development physically and emotionally. 4.Mission Organizing the activities that can increase the children's development, for example; vocational training for skills and health.

George Payatikat is a member of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). He worked as a Missionary in the Jhabua District of Madhya Pradesh in the early years of his priestly ministry. He is the Founder-director of Janvikas in Indore."Janvikas" is an NGO based in Indore, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, in central India,started in the year 2001. Indore is a fast developing Industrial and commercial capital of M.P. With the growth of industrialization and urbanization people from rural areas are migrating to Indore in large numbers. Poverty is more severe and striking in city slums rather than in villages. Reading the signs of the times, Janvikas decided to work for he integral development of the underprivileged and marginalized people in Indore, who are deprived of their right to live as dignified and responsible citizens because of their ignorance, illiteracy and poverty.

We work with the marginalized group of people in the slums in Indore. Any support we receive will be helpful for our work with the poor people of the slums here.

I am a grant writer for Heart of Compassion Partnerships, In., a non-profit, located in Chesapeake, Virginia.

We are using the site to assist us in grant writing, locating grants, applying for a grant and general information. As we become more familiar with the site, we would be better informed to make suggestions.

Retired CPA from public practice. Community volunteer and presently working with the CFSEK.