Building Community Resilience in Uncertain Times: The Power of Community Organizations and Collective Action
In times of uncertainty and upheaval, community resilience is more critical than ever. This intimate, interactive discussion (max 40 participants) will explore how local organizations, self-help groups, and collective action can enable adaptation and long-term flourishing in the face of crisis.
Key Questions We’ll Explore:
What does community resilience truly mean?
What enables adaptation, and what holds it back?
How do we move beyond coping to thriving?
What types of relationships and structures foster sustainable change?
Grounded in Paulo Freire’s social justice principles (Pedagogy of the Oppressed), this session will dive into effective community structures, the role of local actors, and the cost-effectiveness of grassroots resilience-building. Together, we will formulate a call to action to share with the broader community.
Who Should Attend?
Community leaders & grassroots organizers
Development practitioners & nonprofit professionals
Philanthropists & funders exploring local resilience-building
Anyone interested in social justice, community-led development, and adaptive change
Speakers:
Courtenay Cabot Venton – International development economist & Founder of The Share Trust
Keith Etherington – Former Tearfund Country Representative, expert in Self-Help Groups
Elizabeth McGovern – Family physician & Co-founder of WEEMA International
Assefa Tadesse – Ethiopia Country Director, WEEMA International
This event is free and open to everyone, but space is limited—please RSVP to secure your spot!