Country: World
Registration deadline: 30 Oct 2019
Starting date: 01 Nov 2019
Ending date: 06 Dec 2019
Course Description
Explore what turns a group of individuals into an organization or social movement. Consider what structural, social, or psychological barriers inhibit or prevent individuals and groups from getting involved and working together for change. Examine the definition of community mobilization as both an initial and ongoing process central to any community and social change effort that seeks to build support and participation of individuals, groups, and institutions to work towards a common goal or vision. Learn from the theories and methods of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire, whose work has guided some of the most successful development and education programs around the globe, including the Orangi Pilot Project in Pakistan, The NAAM movement in Burkina Faso, and the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in Sri Lanka, among others.
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Identify the role of community mobilization in the context of human rights-based approaches to community development.
- Better outline the causes and psychological affects of poverty oppression.
- Better communicate with individuals and communities to enhance trust and solidarity.
- Assist communities to mobilize for collective action and cooperation.
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