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ABCD in Action is your community - a community of members from around the world, exploring together how to apply the principles and practices of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). All are welcome!

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Our Brother Has Passed On

By John L. McKnight, 2023-01-03

I first met Jody as we were active together in the civil rights movement of the 1960's. Prior to that I think he had a job writing for Time Magazine. We came together at Northwestern University...
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Digital assets - a "new" ABCD asset?

By Deb Wisniewski, 2022-12-06

I'd like to start with a story about digital assets in my small rural community during the start of COVID. Our community relies on tourism for much of our economy here. We are a busy place during...
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ABCD Certificate Programme 2023

By Janine Ward, 2022-11-22

I am excited to be in Johannesburg for this week as Prof Hanna Nel and myself get the next cohort of community practitioners going on the Certificate Programme in Community Development & ABCD...
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Extended deadline to January 9, 2023: Call for Papers for ABCD Themed Volume of Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement

By Kim Hopes, 2022-11-21

Call for Papers for Themed Volume of Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement Asset-based Community Development and Community-based Research: Compatible agents in...
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The future is Now, Today not Tomorrow

By Bikeke Saimon, 2022-11-12

Listening from communities on their priority needs is essential. However, most people in leadership has not considered this as a tool for inclusive decision making in development and actions....
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Who Are You? Why are you here?

02/02/23 10:52:22AM, by Deb Wisniewski

The Connected Community Book Club

01/23/23 02:58:45PM, by Adam Barlow-Thompson

Looking for French ABCD Resources and French Learning Communities

01/20/23 08:58:05AM, by Connor

Seeking ABCD Learning Communities for predominately Spanish-speaking communities/countries

12/20/22 12:24:05PM, by Connor

Seeking book editor

12/17/22 05:09:16PM, by Alan Pakaln

Posted in Asset Mapping section as well: Congregational Asset Mapping/Gift Inventory

12/07/22 04:54:38PM, by Rachel Haxtema

Asset Mapping/Gift Inventory of large church congregation

12/07/22 04:53:06PM, by Rachel Haxtema

Rural Resource: They Is Us

12/07/22 10:39:12AM, by Deb Wisniewski
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Teaching Our Community the importance of mulching.EPS1

Hempcrete- The future of building

MisT With Green Fingers Teaching the future about Sustainibility and the importance of plants

South African Bicycle Exchange Centet

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"HI Tammy, Welcome to the ABCD in Action community. It's wonderful to have you with us and exciting to hear about the ABCD work you are doing. Take some time..."

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"Hi Ben, Welcome to the ABCD in Action community. It's wonderful to have you with us.So great to hear you have a job that involves ABCD. Would love to hear..."

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"Hi Annan, Welcome to the ABCD in Action community. It's wonderful to have you with us. Take some time to explore the site - there is a treasure trove of..."
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2023 World Community Development Conference Darwin

06/19/23 06:00:00PM

The 2023 World Community Development Conference...
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