Are you interested in exploring how community foundations across Europe facilitate citizens' participation in community decision-making and the different ways they foster community engagement? Do you want to deep dive into practical tools and examples from practitioners around the continent?     Then our latest guide "Engagement and participation. What, who and how. A guide for community foundations" is the perfect reading for you!     Drawing from the Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership, developed by Rosa González of Facilitating Power in partnership with Movement Strategy Center, the publication delves into how community foundations inform, consult, involve, collaborate with, and defer power to their communities, the challenges they face and the results they have achieved.  You can find the whole publication here:   https://lnkd.in/enVahC4W Porticus

Dive into the latest insights on community schools! Discover the impact and growth as the Community School Approach hits a high of 60%, according to the Federation of American Scientists. Explore the details in the latest Pulse Panel report—unveiling the successes and advancements in fostering community engagement through education. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gRD8zPEH

Researchers: Interested in learning more about considerations and strategies for engaging in the participatory research processes with community members and organizations? CEACR brought experts together from North Carolina CEAL's Regional Team, Westat, and the Alliance for Community Engagement – Climate and Health (ACE-CH) to discuss: ✍ Effective strategies for establishing partnership structures, processes, and agreements 💬 Approaches to establishing bidirectional community involvement, feedback loops, and reciprocity 🤝Examples of community engagement planning and tools to promote and sustain trust and meaningful engagement Check out the latest CEAL newsletter to access this informative webinar: https://bit.ly/3xPuCy3

At Voicing the Void, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling. 📖✨ Through the art of Restorative Storytelling, we provide a safe and nurturing space for these voices to emerge. 🛋️🌟 Our approach is rooted in empathy, healing, and the belief that stories have the power to heal wounds, bridge divides, and ignite change. ❤️🩹🌍🔥 Empowerment: We work closely with marginalised groups, helping them discover their voices and use their stories as tools for empowerment. 💪🏽🎤🗣️ Community Building: We believe that stories create connections. Through our programs, we foster stronger, more resilient communities. 🏘️🤝💫 Advocacy: Stories have the power to change minds and hearts. We use storytelling as a force for social justice and positive change. 🕊️⚖️💬 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eE5-yT7u 🌐🔗

What are the benefits of compensation in community engagement. I don't mean the tokenistic $20 voucher for Coles/Walmart or Bunnings/Home Depot but rigid payment policies for those who you are engaging in certain participatory processes. Or covering costs to ensure you get the experts by experience there who wouldn't normally because they need to care for someone, can't access due to transport or would normally need to work. I wrote a thing. Take a look and let us know how you are using compensation. #communityengagement #digitalengagement #compensation #expertsbyexperience

In 2022, we discussed ways for residents to get more actively involved in Sustainability, Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, Community Safety, and Civic Engagement. In 2023, we talked about Our Public Schools, Traveling Around Town, Building Community with Renters and Landlords, and Planning and Development in the Heights. WHAT will be our topics for Crowdsourced Conversations 2024??? That’s where you come in. When you click the link below, you’ll find a list of topics nominated by past Crowdsourced Conversations forum attendees. You are welcome to vote for as many topics as you’d like — but we recommend focusing on the Top 4 that you want to see in next year’s series. Voting is LIVE until the end of the day on Friday, January 5, 2024. The Top 4 vote-getters will become our 2024 Crowdsourced Conversations forum series. 2024 topics will be announced early in the new year. Any questions, connect with Sarah – [email protected]. VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eHMPTi-a

Schoolyard Connect’s newest feature centers around Family & Community Engagement. Learn how to to improve student outcomes through engagement. Browse all the educator resources at https://bit.ly/3wahxi4 5 Key Family Engagement Strategies for Success >> https://bit.ly/44gVTW0

At Forward Ability Support we are always looking at how we can improve outcomes for those that we support including supporting research into SCI and the associated conditions.

This paper is one all elected, housers, community development and land use professionals should read. “In this inaugural publication, we highlight the critical need for a reparative spatial justice framework in land and housing policy. The paper uplifts key concepts, research findings, and perspectives from the field shedding light on the multifaceted nature of reparative spatial justice. Drawing from a comprehensive literature review compiled by the PolicyLink housing team and the empirical insights of qualitative research conducted by Social Insights, this paper also synthesizes conversations with advocates, practitioners, and thought leaders in the fields of spatial justice, reparations, housing justice, and land justice. The fusion of these insights frames a set of evidence-based recommendations, charting a course for researchers, policymakers, organizers, and advocates dedicated to this transformative work.” Well done Dr. Michael McAfee and PolicyLink !

The key message of this timely report from my colleagues at ADAM Architecture is that to make sustainable places that support the health and wellbeing of communities we need to take a more patient approach. This is more easily said than done in a policy climate that promotes a housebuilder model where developers build homes and then move on; PLACEMAKING TWO suggests some interventions that can make a difference. It's well worth a read 👍