What is community-driven development?
Community-driven development (sometimes referred to as community-led development or asset based community development) is based on the premise that communities know what is best for their future. Communities determine their needs and assets, design and implement their own projects, and may seek outside support as desired, but they own the process and outcomes of local development.
What is community philanthropy?
Community philanthropy is the practice of ordinary people pooling their resources – cash, skills and knowledge, labor, materials, and connections, among others – to invest in local projects that reflect their vision for development. Material wealth is not a requirement. Many communities around the world practice community philanthropy on very small budgets. As co-investors, they have a high stake in their collective success.