Community-based Organizations and Issues in Community Development in an Era Constant Change

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 585-605
Author(s):  
Terrence Thomas ◽  
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Befikadu Legesse ◽  
Cihat Gunden ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Action ◽  
Black Belt ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Constant Change ◽  
Black Belt Region ◽  
Local Problems ◽  
Community Based Organization

The failure of top-down categorical approaches for generating solutions to many local problems has led to the adoption of alternate approaches. Many scholars believe that a confluence of local and global forces have generated complex problems, which call for new approaches to problem solving. Previously, the top-down approach relied entirely on the knowledgeable elite. Communities were seen as passive study subjects and information flow was one way only- from knowledgeable elites to the less knowledgeable community agents or community-based organization acting on behalf of communities. The objectives of this study are to provide a review of governance as a means of organizing community action to address community problems in the Black Belt Region (BBR) of the Southeastern United States, and an assessment of community problems in the BBR from the perspectives of community-based organizations (CBOs). Data was collected from CBOs via a telephone survey in eleven Southeastern states and via listening sessions conducted with CBOs in 9 Southeastern states. The study provides valuable insight regarding the challenges faced by these organizations and strategies they employ in adapting to serve their communities.

“I Want to Advocate for Our Kids”: How Community-Based Organizations Broker College Enrollment for Underrepresented Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 001312452110045
Author(s):  
Irma Y. Ramirez
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Students Of Color ◽  
College Enrollment ◽  
Underrepresented Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Student College ◽  
Community Based Organization

This exploratory study examines the role community-based organizations have in bridging low-income students of color to postsecondary institutions. Data came from interviews with organization staff, high school students, and college students associated with three distinct community-based organizations located in a mid-size city. The findings suggest that organization staff are well-positioned in youth, academic, and community social networks. Staff become social brokers across these networks through three steps: cultivating authentic and safe relationships, lessons from students, and becoming advocates. Community-based organization staff strategically advocate for underrepresented student college enrollment and admissions by serving as social brokers between students, schools, and their communities.

The methods of community-based organizations (cbos) in HIV prevention and support services in Vietnam during the social distancing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Thu Giang Le ◽  
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Phuong Nga Dinh ◽  
Cam Hang Hoang ◽  
Thi Ngoc Diep Bui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Online Counseling ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Social ◽  
Treatment Support ◽  
Community Based Organization

Objective: To explore the methods of community-based organizations (CBOs) in HIV prevention and support services in Vietnam during the social distancing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Qualitative research method, in-depth interview with 20 CBO representatives in 10 provinces and cities of Vietnam. Result: CBOs have changed forms of communication, counseling offline on HIV prevention to media, online counseling through Blued, Grindr, and social networks such as Facebook, Zalo. Some CBOs provide HIV prevention items by making appointments for clients in a familiar location, while at the same time following COVID-19 disease prevention regulations. Strengthening the connection of CBO representatives to private clinics and local HIV prevention centers contributes to the timely delivery of medicines to customers. Conclusion: The methods of transforming service delivery to online, connecting CBOs, between CBOs and private clinics, local HIV prevention centers, and HIV prevention departments is essential to respond meet the needs of customers during a social distancing caused by COVID-19. Keywords: COVID-19, a community-based organization, HIV prevention and treatment support services.

“If You Plant Something, You Will Harvest Something”: Backyard Gardening and Community Development in Rural Philippines

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
Ami Dasig Salazar ◽  
Pauline Werner ◽  
Elene Cloete
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Institutional Capacity ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Intangible Benefits ◽  
Community Based Organization

Abstract This article explores the intangible benefits of backyard gardening for community development. Research confirms backyard gardening as a productive approach of communities toward greater food security and biodiversity. Those are, however, not these gardens' only benefits. Using the case of a backyard gardening project implemented by a community-based organization in rural Philippines, we argue that the benefits of backyard gardens stretch beyond health and finance. These gardens also increase local community-based organizations' institutional capacity while fostering community-wide cohesion, rekindling knowledge sources, and bolstering community members' sense of pride and personal freedom.

scholarly journals POST-DISASTER CITY RECONSTRUCTION EFFORTS AND FISHING VILLAGES TRANSFORMATION: OVER TSUNAMI DISASTER HERITAGES

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Nao Sakaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Community Based ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Fishing Villages ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Community Based Organization ◽  
The Town ◽  
Iwate Prefecture ◽  
Post Disaster ◽  
Collection Methods

The objective of this study is to clarify significance and the value of the disaster remains for suffering residents from social structure. I adopt Yoshikawa’s notion (2007) of post-disaster phases which is based on the analysis by Barton (1969); emergency phase →temporary phase →recovery and reconstruction phase →prevention phase. The study was conducted at AK district in Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture. The data collection methods used were ethnography primarily participation observation and interviews. Participation observation was performed at the district meetings, board member meetings of various resident organizations, and community events held in the district. Interview sessions were conducted to obtain detailed responses from interviewees. The target were 50 people from the community including residents and residents directly affected by tsunami. The interview sessions were held from January 2014 to December 2017. In addition, I collected and referenced materials provided by the town council, documents on regional history, and fishery-related materials. After the disaster of 3.11, opposing opinions regarding tsunami remains became evident between community-based organizations, one of which is the management body of the community historically and the other is a newly emerged group after the disaster through a new leadership. Of these, community-based organization which is a newly emerged group insisted requiem. However, the women’s association was made the purpose which uses the disaster remains as tourist attractions and produced the employment, not requiem. Through this opposition, the unique structure of the fishing village in AK district was revealed.

scholarly journals The Three E’s Revisited: How Do Community-Based Organizations Define Sustainable Communities and Their Role in Pursuit of?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8825
Author(s):  
Tony G. Reames ◽  
Nathaniel S. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Social Equity ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Economic Sustainability ◽  
Sustainable Communities ◽  
Community Sustainability ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Sustainable Community

A sustainable community seeks to protect and enhance the environment, meet social needs, and promote economic success. On average, local governments lack meaningfully connecting their environmental and economic sustainability efforts to equity and social justice. Community-based organizations (CBOs) have emerged as local leaders with a growing capacity for pursuing community sustainability. Based on data from a national survey National Community Action Partnership member organizations, this study explores (1) how CBO leaders define sustainable communities; (2) how important each of the three pillars of sustainability are to their mission; and (3) with what organizations do CBOs collaborate in their pursuit of sustainable communities. A content analysis of responses to an open-ended query to define sustainable communities revealed a significant focus on the social equity pillar of sustainability which is closely linked to economic sustainability. Similarly, CBO leaders ranked social equity and economic sustainability as the highest priority for their core mission. Lastly, CBO leaders heavily engaged in local collaboration in their sustainable community efforts. Therefore, serious pursuit of sustainable cities and communities must shift from a go-at-it-alone, centralized government approach to more inclusive, collaborative efforts that take advantage of the economic-social equity sustainability focus of CBOs in both planning and implementation.

Health Care and Community-Based Organization Partnerships to Address Social Needs: Medicare Advantage Plan Representatives’ Perspectives

2021 ◽  
pp. 107755872110097
Author(s):  
Shayla N. M. Durfey ◽  
Emily A. Gadbois ◽  
David J. Meyers ◽  
Joan F. Brazier ◽  
Terrie Wetle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Medicare Advantage ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Organizational Infrastructure ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Community Based Organization

Payers and providers are increasingly being held accountable for the overall health of their populations and may choose to partner with community-based organizations (CBOs) to address members’ social needs. This study examines the opportunities and challenges that health care entities, using Medicare Advantage (MA) plans as an example, encounter when forming these relationships. We conducted interviews with 38 representatives of 17 MA organizations, representing 65% of MA members nationally. Transcripts were qualitatively analyzed to understand overarching themes. Participants described qualities they look for in community partners, including an alignment of organizational missions and evidence of improved outcomes. Participants also described challenges in working with CBOs, including needing an evidence base for CBOs’ services and an absence of organizational infrastructure. Results demonstrate areas where CBOs may target their efforts to appeal to payers and providers and reveal a need for health care entities to assist CBOs in acquiring skills necessary for partnerships.

“My life’s blueprint”: publishing critical youth narratives in community-based organizations

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-120
Author(s):  
Crystal Chen Lee ◽  
Nina R. Schoonover
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Critical Literacy ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Writing Project ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Community Based Organization ◽  
Dominant Narratives

Purpose This paper aims to explore how currently underserved young adults engaged in a community-based organization (CBO), Bull City YouthBuild, wrote and published a book together, and how this work impacted them and their communities. Through a critical literacy framework, the research asked: How do students in a community-based writing project demonstrate self-empowerment and agency through narrative writing? Design/methodology/approach This qualitative case study examined the students’ published narratives. The researchers used ethnographic methods in data collection, and the qualitative data analysis approaches were developed through a critical conceptual framework. Findings The students’ narratives expressed self-empowerment and agency in the ways the young adults wrote against a dominant discourse; they wrote about repositioning their lives and redesigning their futures to reveal how they wanted to be externally perceived and to be leaders in their communities. The students expressed how the CBO offered them freedom to write their stories as they found new ways of using their historical and cultural backgrounds to collectively pursue success. Social implications This work offers implications of how CBOs can meet the needs of currently underserved young adults through centering their voices. The authors see the writing process as crucial for student engagement in finding agency and self-empowerment with their words. Originality/value Critical literacy foregrounds the voices of young adults as they push back against dominant narratives and stereotypes. This research hopes to reveal the intersections between CBOs and the communities they serve to develop literacies that are relevant and meaningful to young adults’ lives.

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