Community Engagement and Action Module 5a

The act of taking action, either individually or collectively, to address a need or issue within a community.

The belief that individuals, groups, and communities should work together for the common good of all.

The rights and responsibilities of individuals within a community.

The act of getting involved in your community, which can take many forms including volunteering, advocating, participating in local events, and supporting local businesses.

A set of strategies and activities designed to bring positive change to a community, often involving collaboration among stakeholders.

The positive effects that community action has on individuals, groups, and the overall quality of life in a community.

The value in investing time, energy, and resources to improve the lives of others in one's community.

The benefits that come from supporting and being part of a community, including a sense of belonging, shared goals, and the opportunity to create positive change.

Organized efforts by community members to address specific problems that affect the overall welfare of their community. This can include projects focused on improving social, economic, or environmental conditions.

Community action in the context of disaster recovery, involving residents in the rebuilding and restoration of their community after a disaster. It plays a crucial role in promoting resilience and helping communities recover.

The collective effort to promote environmental awareness and prevent natural disasters like flooding. This can involve activities like tree planting and community education.

The involvement of community members in the design and delivery of services that address their needs. This can involve working with organizations or government bodies to ensure that services meet local needs.

The process of empowering community members by giving them the knowledge, skills, and resources to participate in decision-making that affects their community. This can help them become more active and engaged in solving problems.

Working together with shared goals and mutual support for a community's well-being.

A commitment to contributing to the well-being of one's community.

The goal of enabling individuals to use physical activities to contribute to a community's strength and resilience.

The positive impact of successful community action projects.

The increase in diversity and involvement within a community due to successful engagement.

The trust and positive relationships built through community engagement.

The combination of resources, skills, and ideas that can be leveraged for community improvement.

The psychological and social impact disasters can have on individuals, especially young people.

The positive effects community action has on individuals, groups, and the overall quality of life within a community.

The value of investing in time, effort, and resources to create positive change in a community.

The tendency for individuals to prioritize their own needs above the common good, resulting in disengagement from community issues.

The responsibility of citizens to contribute to their community by participating in action.

A plan for how to respond and prevent disasters, involving different community organizations and groups.

A unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest and mutual support within a group.

A legal status defined by civil, political, and social rights, meaning a person is free to act according to the law and has the right to claim its protection.

The process of developing partnerships and sustaining relationships with groups of people linked by location or shared interests, to work for the common good and address issues affecting their well-being.

The act of taking collective action to address social problems in a community. This could include volunteering, advocating, or participating in events.

When citizens actively participate in their community. This includes things like volunteering, voting, or participating in local events.

Solidarity plays a crucial role in community action by encouraging people to work together towards a common goal.

Community engagement involves building relationships and collaborations to address community issues.

All three concepts (citizenship, solidarity, and community engagement) are important for community action because they provide the foundation for working together to create positive change.