Stories & Community Papers

Exploring universal human values that transcend religious boundaries and resonate across different spiritual traditions.

Understanding the critical role of Knowledge Management in community development and organizational learning.

A detailed exploration of dream building processes using SALT methodology compared to other approaches.

Examining different perspectives and definitions of transparency in community and organizational contexts.

Understanding the symbolic representations and visual identity elements that define The Constellation's work.

Defining the different types of membership and identity within The Constellation community network.

Exploring the vision of authentic community ownership and the network of communities working together.

A personal journey narrative exploring the deep motivations and aspirations within The Constellation's work.

Examining how communities can take ownership of knowledge creation, sharing, and application processes.

The third part of a comprehensive analysis comparing Community Life Competence Process with traditional targeted interventions.

A glossary and explanation of essential terminology used in Community Life Competence Process methodology.

Exploring the emotional dimensions and beauty of the SALT (Support, Appreciate, Learn, Transfer) approach.

Philip Forth's theoretical framework on community ownership within The Constellation's methodology.

An analysis of community ownership evidence through After Event Reflection processes in the TMJ Community context.

Embracing challenges and setbacks as valuable learning opportunities in community development work.

Community-based self-assessment tools developed during the COVID-19 pandemic for various stakeholder groups.

Transforming traditional counselor roles into community leadership positions through CLCP methodology.

A personal narrative following Beatrice's transformative journey within the community development process.

Creative expressions of community aspirations through various artistic mediums and storytelling approaches.

Exploring the human capacity to pursue challenging aspirations and the growth that comes from discomfort.

Documentation of the initial SALT visit to a community in Kerala, India, and the insights gained.

Strategic guidance on selecting appropriate knowledge sharing methodologies for different community contexts.

Exploring religious and spiritual motivations for community service and vulnerability reduction efforts.

Creative presentation of the My Life, My Choice program using visual and poetic elements in multiple languages.

Insights and experiences from India's National Knowledge Fair, highlighting community wisdom and learning.

The second part of the comprehensive analysis comparing CLCP methodology with traditional targeted interventions.

Examining the differences between targeted approaches and universal coverage strategies in community development.

Second part of the Caribbean series focusing on SALT methodology and community self-assessment processes.

The concluding part of the Caribbean series exploring continuity and new beginnings in community work.

A specialized assessment framework developed for HIV-related community work in Trinidad and Tobago.

The first part of the Caribbean series documenting the journey towards AIDS competence in Trinidad and Tobago.

Experiences and insights from the Delhi Knowledge Fair, celebrating indigenous community knowledge systems.

Exploring how seemingly impossible aspirations often contain the seeds of transformative change.

Practical guidance for transforming traditional targeted intervention projects into CLCP-based initiatives.

The first part of a detailed comparison between CLCP methodology and traditional targeted intervention approaches.

After Action Review of a cross-border field visit between India and Nepal, documenting learnings and insights.

A story from Maova village in Nagaland, India, showing how inspiration drives community response and action.

Insights from the North-East Knowledge Fair revealing how CLCP principles existed in communities before formal introduction.

The foundational argument for why Community Life Competence Process surpasses traditional targeted interventions.

Documentation of SALT visits and After Action Reviews conducted within CARE India's programming context.

Reflecting on the importance of acknowledging contributions and recognizing community achievements in development work.

After Action Review of the EMPHASIS India Knowledge Fair, capturing the journeys of joy and learning experiences.