Resources: Working in Community

Sharing what people are grateful for -- in their own lives, and in each other -- can increase trust, well-being, and resilience in groups. Inviting gratitude and appreciation can help…

Color Communication Badges are a system which were first developed in Autistic spaces and conferences. A badge helps to tell everyone who can see the badge about your communication preferences.…

Guidance on how to speak about disability.  How to make online content (like writing, images, videos, and formatting) accessible. How to use writing style and punctuation to be readable and…

Supporting the process of turning a group's ideas into real action, this guide offers a clear and practical approach to coming up with ideas, implementing, and managing projects that help…

Small practical projects help show people in your community that you can make things happen. This document lists some small practical projects you can carry out when you are first…

Which "norms of white supremacy culture" have you witnessed or experienced? Who else might experience the impacts? What is your role in changing these patterns? What "norms that support a…

Language is not a barrier. When we have multiple languages in a space, we have multiple cosmovisions, and multiple ways of understanding the world. We have the opportunity to expand…

Ideally a transition will support change in both behaviour and beliefs. This activity helps people to see the connections between inner beliefs and outer behaviours, and can lead to deeper…

Integrating the Action-Reflection Cycle can help groups become more nourishing, effective and enjoyable.  Groups can plan more effectively to complete actions in a good way, and integrate what's been learned…

As our world becomes increasingly diverse and interconnected, understanding different cultures becomes crucial. Without a basic understanding of the beliefs and experiences of diverse individuals, you can unintentionally contribute to…

What is your organization or community's vision for cultural competence? What qualities would it have? Would there be: people of diverse backgrounds and experience working together? People understanding and appreciating…

This approach to conflict resilience emphasises cultivating conditions for Peace rather than waiting until conflict resolution is needed.  What conditions promote well-being, harmony, and resilience?  What conditions allow conflicts to…