Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Workshops

ABCD stands for Asset-Based Community Development. In short, ABCD challenges the traditional approach of community development, where people focus on what their needs are and then try to find resources to solve them, instead focussing first on what assets they already have (people, physical assets, buildings, skills and talents, etc) and then seeing what and how needs can be met based on them.

ABCD refers to a type of community development based on the work of Professors Jody Kretzmann and John McKnight. It challenges the traditional deficit-based approach that tries to solve urban and rural development problems by focusing on the needs and deficiencies of individuals, neighbourhoods, towns, villages, etc. Instead, it demonstrates that local assets (people, physical assets etc.) and individual strengths are key to ensure sustainable community development, and that people have a life of their own choosing.

ABCD will transform the way you approach your community development.

Interested

Sandwell Churches Link continues to promote the ABCD approach to communities and churches it works with. If you would be interested in attending an ABCD workshop then please let us know.