Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Canada
Community of Practice

Next Meeting

During April and May we have decided to host weekly Brunch Chats on a variety of topics that we all are addressing during COVID 19.  These chats are every Thursday at Noon EDT and as members of this Community of Practice you will get an invitation to these chats and also access to the resources and notes that are harvested.  To learn more about the chats please reach out to Heather Keam.

Date: Every Thursday at Noon EDT for the month of April and May

About

The aim of the bi-monthly Asset-Based Community Development Community of Practice (ABCD CoP) is to go deeper on ABCD practice and explore helpful tools and resources by bringing together practitioners and residents who are are applying or are seeking to apply an ABCD approach to their community development work.

Benefits of Membership

By joining this unique community of practice you will be able to share your experiences and knowledge in free-flowing and creative ways with other professionals who are working on similar challenges or issues. By engaging in facilitated conversations with your peers, you will uncover new approaches to problems, build your professional skill set, access new ideas and contribute to the transfer of best practices.

Our Commitment 

• Provide a system of support and professional development for individuals who are working on ABCD 
• Support and encourage the development and extension of specialist knowledge
• Keep abreast of and participate in leading best practices
• Identify potential areas for research and development
• Mentorship to build capability of less experienced practitioners
• Provide a facilitated communication channel
• Provide a mutual support network for solo practitioners
• Create a link with other networks and Communities of Practice

Still have questions?

Reach out to Heather Keam