Community Development
defined as an organized effort of people to improve the conditions of the community life and the capacity of the people for participation, self-direction, and integrated efforts in community affairs in which development is accomplished by the people.
seeks through self-help, voluntary participation, and cooperation of the people of the community with technical assistance from government or voluntary organizations
Better Life0
Community Development Goal
all the people in the community
Characteristics of Community Development:
Concerned with ___, rather than any particular group or segment of the population
social change
Characteristics of Community Development:
Brings ___ in the community
problem-solving
Characteristics of Community Development:
Concerned with the ___ social issues and conflicts
philosophy of self-help and participation
Characteristics of Community Development:
Based upon the ___ by as many members of the community
self-needs, desires, and aspirations
Characteristics of Community Development:
Based on ___ of the people in the community
health of the community
Characteristics of Community Development:
___ depends on its ability to work towards a common health goals and upon adequate distribution of health resources to all members.
to prevent disease and promote health
Characteristics of Community Development:
Organized community effort ___ is valuable and effective
substantial period of time
Characteristics of Community Development:
Community development continues over ___
Aim of Community Health
it is the ultimate end of all the efforts and energy in the implementation of community organizing , participatory action research, effective primary health care delivery system, training seminars and the empowerment of residents of depressed underserved, far flung communities.
Community Health
medical specialty that focuses on the physical and mental well-being of the people in a specific geographic region
includes initiatives to help community members maintain and improve their health, prevent the spread of infectious diseases and prepare for natural disasters.
Working at the community level
promotes healthy living, helps prevent chronic diseases and brings the greatest health benefits to the greatest number of people in need
Oxford
Community:
group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
Merriam Webster
Community:
a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
dictionary.com
Community:
social, religious, occupational, or other group sharing common characteristics or interests and perceived or perceiving itself as distinct in some respect from the larger society within which it exists
Structured by Relationship
Nature of Community:
reveals a pattern of interpersonal relations governed by certain accepted norms or rules, such as reciprocity, shared values, inclusiveness or respect for property.
institutions
Nature of Community: Structured by Relationship
These norms are formally recognized and subscribed to in a public manner, creating ___
statutory authority
Nature of Community: Structured by Relationship
They have ___ granted to these institutions by the state to govern how they respond to the local needs
Collective
Nature of Community:
Represented by the organization of activities and interaction
Attract those with a more public or civic purpose in mind
Forms of association may take on formal organizational structures and adopt charters for governance purposes
individualism
Nature of Community: Collective
An opportunity in our communities for ___ to thrive
Diverse
Nature of Community:
life experiences and individual talents provide a broad range of resources residents can use to get things done in their communities –asset-based community development
Networking
Nature of Community:
Interact with family members, friends, business or civic associates, service providers, and coworkers.
emotional and physical support
Nature of Community: Networking
These social networks provide ___ , as well as access to resources linked to others in our network.
Resources
Nature of Community:
broader set of “capitals” that make up communities
built capital
Nature of Community: Resources
physical infrastructure
economic or fiscal capital
Nature of Community: Resources
actual financial wealth
community capital
Nature of Community: Resources
economic measure of wealth that provides the tax based upon which local communities rely to provide a stream of funds for capital projects and services.
Locus
Elements of a Community:
located and described, denoting a sense of place, locale, or boundaries
Sharing
Elements of a Community:
existence of shared perspectives and common interests that contributed to a sense of community
Joint Action
Elements of a Community:
source of community cohesion and identity
leading naturally to the creation of community
Diversity
Elements of a Community:
societal view of community and made references to differences in interpersonal interaction
Divisiveness
Elements of a Community:
fragmentation or lack of unity, often expressed as an overemphasis on individualism and self-interest, or as attitudes that hindered unity and cooperation
Leverage
Elements of a Community:
potential ways that groups or individuals can bring about positive or negative consequences for the community as a whole
Pluralism
Elements of a Community:
discussions of the maintenance of distinctions between coexisting ethnic groups.
National Institute of Health (NIH) UP MNL
Support the national effort to improve the health of Filipinos by enhancing the country's capability for health research and development.
promote the development of study groups and research programs
establish mechanisms for the dissemination and utilization of research outputs