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Which of the following is the MOST comprehensive description of a Community Action Initiative?
Which of the following is the MOST comprehensive description of a Community Action Initiative?
- A government-funded program aimed at enforcing regulations within a community.
- A community-based collaborative project partnering with political, social, and sometimes religious and business institutions. (correct)
- A project focused solely on improving local business associations.
- A collaborative project primarily driven by religious organizations to address spiritual needs.
A Community Action Initiative primarily focuses on short-term solutions without considering long-term self-sustainability.
A Community Action Initiative primarily focuses on short-term solutions without considering long-term self-sustainability.
False (B)
Name one goal of Community Action Initiative that focuses on spreading knowledge between generations.
Name one goal of Community Action Initiative that focuses on spreading knowledge between generations.
Intergenerational knowledge transmission
Improved linkages between service provider agencies help increase capacity to support the populations that are ______.
Improved linkages between service provider agencies help increase capacity to support the populations that are ______.
Which of the following is NOT typically addressed by Community-Action Initiatives, based on the examples provided?
Which of the following is NOT typically addressed by Community-Action Initiatives, based on the examples provided?
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Community Action Initiative
Community Action Initiative
A collaborative project involving partnerships with political, social, religious, or business institutions, focused on community improvement.
Goals of Community Action
Goals of Community Action
Engaging individuals, improving service connections, mentorship development, intergenerational learning, and creating food cooperatives.
Benefits of Initiatives
Benefits of Initiatives
Interconnectedness of social, cultural, environmental, and economic factors; recognition of diverse community interests; and development of community skills and resources.
Examples of Community Initiatives
Examples of Community Initiatives
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Self-Sustainability
Self-Sustainability
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Study Notes
- Community Action Initiative is a community-based collaborative project.
- It partners with political and social institutions and sometimes religious and business associations.
The Goals of Community Action Initiative
- Providing one-to-one outreach, support, and advocacy to engage the target population.
- Improving connections between service provider agencies on and off-reserve.
- Increasing capacity to reach and support the at-risk population.
- Developing a core mentor group within the target population to support and train others.
- Intergenerational knowledge transmission through workshops and activities.
- Initiating a food cooperative for self-sustainability.
Mutual Benefits of Community-Action Initiatives
- Creates connections between social, cultural, environmental, and economic matters.
- Increases diversity of interest within a community.
- Capacity building measures take place.
Selected Cases of Community-Action Initiatives
- Community Health
- Community Employment
- Waste Disposal
- Hunger
- Sanitation
- Drinking Water Systems
- Housing Conditions
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Description
Community Action Initiative is a community-based collaborative project. It aims to provide support, improve connections between service providers. It also increases the capacity to support at-risk population and develop a mentor group within the population.
