ASSESSING SELECTED
COMMUNITY-ACTION
INITIATIVES BASED
ON CORE VALUES
AND PRINCIPLES
WHAT IS COMMUNITY
ACTION INITIATIVES (CAI)?
COMMUNITY-ACTION INITIATIVES ARE
COLLECTIVE EFFORTS ORGANIZED BY
GROUPS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC ISSUES
WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY, OFTEN WITH
THE GOAL OF IMPROVING SOCIAL,
ECONOMIC, OR ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS.
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WHY ACTIONS AND
INITIATIVES HAPPEN?
-Issues and challenges within the community
-dispute and conversation between
individuals
2
THE CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
OF COMMUNITY- ACTION INITIATIVES
- they are intended to address community
issues and problems must consider different
tools and methods that are appropriate to
the context of the community. Essentially,
community actions must give members and
leaders a "voice" in the community action. 3
CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES OF
COMMUNITY ACTION INITIATIVES
1. Human Rights
[Link] Equity
3. Gender Equality
4. Participatory Development
ESSENCE OF ASSESSING COMMUNITY
ACTION INITIATIVES
-To be aware of and recognize the
community's urgent needs or circumstances
- Validate the current and immediate needs
or situation of the community
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
SHORT TERM AND LONG
TERM PROJECTS
Short term projects -take a few hours,
days or weeks to complete.
Long term projects - take months or
even a year to complete
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CHARACTERISTIC OF SHORT TERM
COMMUNITY ACTION INITIATIVES
Short-term initiatives typically have local
funding, focus on specific community
needs, and have a limited scope.
CHARACTERISTIC OF LONG TERM
COMMUNITY ACTION INITIATIVES
Long-term initiatives usually require
national funds, address common
community needs, and have a larger scope.
CHALLENGES IN ASSESSING
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
Lack of Data: Difficulty in measuring long-term impact.
Community Resistance: Challenges in getting full
participation.
Sustainability Issues: Projects struggling to maintain
funding or resources.
TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE
ASSESSMENT
Impact Measurement:
Surveys and feedback from community members.
Data on measurable outcomes (e.g., literacy rates,
income growth).
TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE
ASSESSMENT
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E):
Regular tracking of progress and adapting strategies as
needed.
Transparent reporting of results to stakeholders.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
FUTURE INITIATIVES
-Strengthen Participation: Ensure diverse community
representation.
-Focus on Long-Term Sustainability: Plan for resource
management and funding.
-Enhance Transparency and Accountability: Clear goals and
regular updates on progress. 13
CONCLUSION
Community-action initiatives should align with
core values and principles to ensure they are
effective and sustainable.
Regular assessment is crucial to maintaining the
initiative’s impact and community [Link]
initiatives should emphasize equity,
collaboration, and sustainability for long-term
success.
THANK YOU
Presented By : Group 4