Community development work is fundamentally about people working together to change their collective circumstances. It has established a clear intention, strong value base and tested processes, all of which are connected in seeking to contribute to change in the lives of communities. It is a globally growing practice, dynamically reflecting diverse communities’ conditions, contexts and challenges. For Europe it can be a powerful force in challenging injustice, environmental and economic crises, protecting human rights, advancing civil society and encouraging democratic and civic participation. This framework has been developed to establish a shared understanding of community development across Europe by outlining its purpose - what it seeks to achieve, the values and processes underpinning this practice, the methods used and the outcomes which can be achieved. The framework has been produced by member organisations of the European Community Development Network (EuCDN) through a process of discussion, analysis and reflection by people involved in community development work across ten European countries.
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