One important thing is to differentiate between knowledge and assumptions. Often we assume that something is true, because it was true in a different circumstance, it was... The end of a particular project or phase of organizing is a time when most people want to take a break. This is very important to protect yourself and... When you are carrying out an action or mobilization, it is important to create a record of what you’ve done and what you’re doing, as well as recording your... When you are beginning working in a community, starting a new project or mobilization, you need to gather a lot of knowledge about the issues at hand. In particular... When you are gathering knowledge for community mobilization, it is important to recognize the importance of relational knowledge and accountability for your... This is a community mobilization approach to knowledge: letting the collective knowledge of the community guide your work together. We don’t normally think of people as a resource. But the mere fact of working together with others provides a lot of opportunities. Different people have... What material resources do you have that you can use? How could they benefit your project? Often times, we assume that it costs a lot of... Many communities have traditions of working together for the community. People will come together to help someone build a house or a barn or harvest crops, will trade... Most approaches to community development focus on what communities need. What if we worked instead from what communities have?