The Community Builder's Journal: Guided reflections and experiments for your community building journey - Couverture souple

Westoby, Dr Peter; Andrews, Dave; Buckley, Howard; Donovan, Rachael; Leigh, Kirsty; Dowling, Gerard; Warner, Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1788534158 ISBN 13 : 9781788534154

Editeur : Practical Action Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

A reflective and practical journal for people who want to learn, experiment, and grow as community builders in their street, neighbourhood, workplace, or beyond.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Peter Westoby has been involved in development practice for over thirty years, working as a grassroots practitioner, facilitator and scholar in diverse contexts such as Australia, PNG, the Philippines, Vanuatu, India, South Africa and Uganda. He is currently teaches at Murdoch University in Perth, and is a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Development Support, University of the Free State, South Africa.

Dave Andrews, his wife Ange, and their family have lived and worked in intentional communities with marginalised groups of people in Australia, Afghanistan, India and Nepal for over fifty years. He is an elder emeritus of Servants to Asia’s Urban Poor, and an author of numerous books and articles.

Howard Buckley began his journey in community work in the 1980s, honing his skills through voluntary work with young people and refugees in a suburb of Brisbane, and joining with his friends to establish a vocation in community work.

Following studies in social science, community development, and environmental management, Rachael has also worked in community development and advocacy roles that centre lived experience, amplify people’s voices, and influence both local action and public policy. Her passion lies at the intersection of social justice and environmental sustainability, and exploring how healing for individuals, communities, and the planet are deeply interconnected.

Kirsty Leigh works at Nundah Community Enterprise Co-operative (NCEC) to create meaningful work for people with diverse abilities. She is also the author of recipes inspired by popular dishes created and sold at Nundah Co-operative’s Hospitality Enterprises.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Practical Action Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1788534158
• ISBN 13: 9781788534154
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 306
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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