We need new approaches, because poverty hasn’t gone away and the world has changed. Despite decades of hard work, the percentage of people living in poverty in the US has barely changed—in fact, the ...

Address social problems by promoting participative democracy, sustainable development, economic opportunities, and social justice. Implement strategic solutions and empower people within their ...

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are invaluable resources to local economies across the U.S. These mission-driven organizations, certified by the U.S. Treasury, provide alternative ...

Creating a community development corporation is a powerful way to drive positive change in your neighborhood. Whether you’re passionate about affordable housing, local business development or ...

Engaging communities in the implementation process through community development councils has been the key to success of development initiatives under the National Solidarity Programme (NSP). Under ...

Communities across the world have been transformed through Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), a strength-based approach to change. ABCD builds community from ...

It has long been understood that many factors beyond health care actually influence health. Social and economic determinants of health include income, education, physical environment, social isolation ...

In a renewed effort to deepen grassroots engagement and promote inclusive development across the South-South region, the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has continued its consultation with ...

Limited evaluation research exists on which housing solutions are most effective in stabilizing communities so that those who wish to stay are able to do so in the midst of an influx of newcomers.

Alton delays CDBG spending as ward park demands and farmer's market vendor dispute surface ...

The Treasury Department Friday issued a long-awaited revision to its community development financial institution certification process, a move that CDFI advocates say provides much-needed updates to ...