Season 2 Episode 2: The magic key to government
The Ashoka Systems Change Podcast
Community Organizing: A Community's Priorities Must Emerge (They Should Never Be Imposed)
Community organizing teaches that priorities must not be imposed on a community but should naturally emerge. By allowing communities to find their own voices and priorities, like Rosanne did in Brownsville, it ensures genuine engagement and ownership. The focus should be on issues the community cares about, such as local services and resilience. Providing support to community organizations first can pave the way to addressing societal challenges effectively and placing them on the agenda.
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