Community Organization and Development

Community Organization and development is a way of strengthening civil society by prioritizing the actions of communities, and their perspectives in the development of social, economic and environmental policy. It seeks the empowerment of local communities, taken to mean both geographical communities, communities of interest or identity and communities organizing around specific themes or policy initiatives. It strengthens the capacity of people as active citizens through their community groups, organizations and networks; and the capacity of institutions and agencies (public, private and non-governmental) to work in dialogue with citizens to shape and determine change in their communities. It plays a crucial role in supporting active democratic life by promoting the autonomous voice of disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. It has a set of core values/social principles covering human rights, social inclusion, equality and respect for diversity; and a specific skills and knowledge base.

Good community development is action that helps people to recognize and develop their ability and potential and organize themselves to respond to problems and needs which they share. It supports the establishment of strong communities that control and use assets to promote social justice and help improve the quality of community life. It also enables community and public agencies to work together to improve the quality of government.

This programme will provide training and consultancy support in all aspects of community development. This programme is aimed primarily at Government, Researchers and NGO staff with management responsibilities, and for individuals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in preparation for moving into such positions.

Learning Objectives

• This course is aimed at helping the students to analyze the socio-economic and cultural setup of the community critically. 
• To help the students to develop the ability to identify problem areas and identify work approaches best suit to local conditions. 

Who Should Attend?

The course will beneficial for:

• Project and programme managers 
• Team leaders 
• Newcomers to the non-profit sector 
• Consultants who carry out assignments for NGOs.
• Community Development officers/Social Organizers

Admission Schedule and Fee Structure

Please refer to: Certificate Training Program - Admission Notice - September 2015

Contents

Introduction to Community Development

• Definitions and Explanation of Community
• Essentials of Community
• Elements of Community, Security, Norms, Values, Role and Status, Power, Social Control, Ranks, Facilities and Advance men
• Types of Community: Gemeinschaft, Gesellschaft, Rural and Urban
• Classification of Communities, Size, Extent of Dependency, Density, Age Quality of Life
• Sociological Criteria of a good Community; Basic Notions of a Good Community to Socialization; Social control; Role of Dedicated Leaders; A Collective Struggle for the Solution of Problems; Outward Look To Wider Community: services and facilities, physical cleanliness; Economic Structure; Aesthetic expression; Willingness to change; Democratic trends etc.
• Community Organization – a Vehicle to Community Development.
• Community Organization – Definitions, Purpose, Types of Community Organization.
• Definitions and Explanation of Community Development
• Principles of Community Development
• Goals and Process of Community Development

History of Community Development

• History of Community Development worldwide
• History of Community Development Before Partition in the sub-continent
• Community Development In Pakistan

History, Theories and Implementation of Participatory Approach in Community Development

• History of Participatory Approach
• Theories of Participatory Approach
• Perspectives of Participatory Approach
• Participation and Development
• Implementation of Participatory Approach

Community Development Programmes in Indo-Pakistan

• Pre Partition Programmes
• Gorgon Experiment or Bryan Rural Development Program
• Firka Project
• Post-Partition Programmes
• Village Agricultural Industrial Development Program (V-AID)
• Camilla Experiment to Rural Development
• Basic Democracies / Rural works Program
• Integrated Rural Development Program
• Agro-Villes
• People Works Program
• Orangi Pilot Project
• Poverty Reduction Program
• Benazir Bhutto Development Program

Community Participation, Organization and Mobilization

• Community Participation
• Definition of Community Participation
• Types of Community Participation
• Need of Community Participation
• Methods of Community Participation
• Improvement in Community Participation
• Community Mobilization
• Definition of Community Mobilization
• Aims and Objectives of Community Mobilization
• Process of Community Mobilization
• Organizational Strategies of Community Mobilization
• Principles of Community Mobilization
• Mobilization Cycle

Grass Roots Participatory Planning

• Definition, importance, characteristics and kinds of planning
• Basic Planning Steps
• Social Planning
• Plan Implementation and Monitoring
• Grass Roots Planning
• Community Socail Maping
• Seasonal Calender
• Wealth Ranking
• SWOT analysis
• Village Grass Roots Demand Driven Plan
• Action Plan

Voluntary Social Welfare for Community Development

• Voluntary Social Welfare and Non-Governmental Organizations
• NGO’s Historical Background in Pakistan
• Role and Importance of NGO’s in Pakistan
• Shortcomings of NGO’s in Pakistan

Materials Provided

• Presentation handouts
• Notes and related documents
• Course Certificate

Contact

Course Instructor	Dr. Muhammad Ibrar, Lecturer, Department of Social Work, University of Pesahwar – ibrarsworker@upesh.edu.pk
Co-Instructors	-
Course Assistant	Minhaj Ullah – 03459391936 – minhajpeshawar@gmail.com

Preferred communication mode:

1. Post your queries in the comments system below
2. Address your email queries to the Course Instructor
3. Address your calls to Course Assistant

Image courtesy of Smarnad at FreeDigitalPhotos.net