Community

Question 1

Definition of community

Answer 1

• group of people with common background or shared interests within society who may live in a similar area

Question 2

Principles of community development:

1. Sustainability

Answer 2

• development meets the needs of the present without disrupting the ability for future generations to meet their needs

SUSTAINABILITY OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

• improve health, ensure preserving of environment
• strengthening sustainable technology and processes

SUSTAINABILITY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAM
- are there adequate funding, resources and personnel so the program can continue

Question 3

2. Diversity

Answer 3

• more then one method for community development
• variety responses encouraged
• encourages communities to define and solve own problems using different strategies and methods determined by them

Question 4

3. Social Justice

Answer 4

• general movement towards fairer world
• everyone has same access to rights, to care, to information
• there are increasing inequities between people
  Eg difference in Health, education, housing, adopting social justice principles to reduce inequities is an important aspect of community development

Question 5

4. Human rights

Answer 5

• “fundamental freedoms and protections given to all people, simply because we are human beings”
• includes: peace, shelter, education, good income, stable ecosystem, sustainable resources, social justice and equity

Question 6

5. Disadvantage

Answer 6

• those experiencing inequities in life
• may relate to personal factors such as age and race
• or structural inequity such as access to health care, education, housing, or geographical isolation

Question 7

6. Valuing local knowledge, skills, culture and resources

Answer 7

• local people know their communities and surroundings best, have most knowledge of local conditions and opportunities for change
• using their skills will reduce costs, decease planning and set up time and increase the chance of sustainability