5 Ways To Create A Sense Of Community In Your Neighborhood
One way to do this is by getting to know your neighbors and organizing events or activities that everyone can participate in. You can also try promoting neighborliness by setting up a Neighborhood Watch program or creating a social media page for your street or neighborhood. Whatever approach you take, the important thing is to […]
The Power of Sharing Knowledge
Knowledge is power!?!? You know that old saying, right? And what does it mean for you – how can knowledge give us more of the things we want in our lives: better decisions and reaching those goals. The answer lies within; take a look at your life now then go find some new books (or […]
How to build a personal brand on social media
Building a personal brand on social media is not as difficult or time-consuming of an effort as it seems. The first step to starting your own business regardless of what kind you are trying for will involve building up trust within the community and letting people know who YOU really ARE! 1. Create a professional […]
How Faith Leaders and Public Administrators Can Collaborate to Improve Security Among Urban Dwellers
One of the main challenges among urban dwellers is security. Everyone treats the other like a suspect. Since people come from rural communities searching for “greener” pastures, others have a different motive. As they come to the city, life becomes unbearable. Going back to the village is also not an option. They are used to […]
5 Skills Leaders Gain from Welders
Welding is a practical skill that requires specific interpersonal skills to emerge the best. Also, having the expertise is the foundation of a welder; its use in customized designs proves your success in the career. On the other hand, dynamism in leadership dictates whether you are a good leader or not. How flexible are you […]
How FBOs Can Help with Community Development
“When the essence of religion and spirituality are universal human values, it is vital that we drop our minuscule identities, join hands and take bigger responsibilities to make this world free of disease, stress, and social evils.” Mr. Anish Dua, on behalf of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, India (Global Forum of Faith-Based Organizations […]
Improving Community: Reverse Osmosis System, How Beneficial Is It?
I wonder if you can stay without water for even 12 hours. This is a basic commodity that is not only for consumption but also comes in handy to manage both domestic and industrial activities. The question that one now should ask is then how safe is the water? The safety of water is defined […]
Outcome-Based Evaluation: A Training Toolkit for Programs of Faith
Summary: This primer will help FBO leaders understand the basics of outcome-based evaluation (OBE), its uses and benefits. This comprehensive, step-by-step tutorial guides program directors through a logical process of identifying program goals, establishing measurement indicators, and collecting data to determine how successful the program was in achieving its targets. The toolkit focuses on a […]
People of Faith Mentoring Children of Promise
This manual is designed as a guide for those who have chosen to take the incarceration of a child’s parent as a point of intervention, with mentoring as a vehicle. The document uses the Amachi program as a model to show how faith-based organizations, secular nonprofits, and public organizations can work together to provide caring […]
Youth Leadership Development Toolkit
Leadership development is a hot topic among urban practitioners. The resources in this toolkit can help FBOs design effective youth leadership development programs that emphasize both skills and character. This toolkit provides information to help urban youth workers get oriented to the topic of youth leadership development, offers a taste of some of the leading […]
