OUTSIDE THE RED CROSS

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OUTSIDE THE RED CROSS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXAMPLES FROM BULGARIA
PCD workshop, Budapest, 11-13.07.2007
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S.E.G.A. FOUNDATION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY BUILDING
PCD workshop, Budapest, 11-13.07.2007
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S.E.G.A. FOUNDATION
CD definition
A series of actions implemented by the community
aiming to increase its social capacity/ potential.
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COMMUNITY definition
People who share common problems Or/ and People
who share common goal
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Prerequisites for a successful CD

• In terms of the community
• The community is aware of its needs
• Motivation is generated from inside the community
  
• Small geographical region
• The community has skills for consensus building
• Leaders are recognized inside the community
• The community already has a history in community
  development

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Prerequisites for a successful CD

• In terms of the process of CD
• Participatory approach
• Good system of communication
• Minimum competition in implementing the goals
• Benefits for the majority of people
• Relationships with organizations outside the
  community
• Skill development trainings for the community

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S.E.G.A. FOUNDATION
Prerequisites for a successful CD

• In terms of the community builders
• Awareness of the community culture and social
  structure
• Real commitment to community welfare
• Trust
• Organizational experience
• flexibility

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The strategy of success

• Creating and supporting strong local
  organizations
• Providing specific trainings for the local
  organizations
• Building a network of local organizations

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THE VILLAGE OF BRASHLIAN
COMMUNITY SELF DEVELOPMENT
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THE VILLAGE OF BRASHLIAN