Capacity for change

Planning

Why it is important to plan community capacity building activity, how to plan, and who should be involved.

• Why planning is important
• LEAP planning framework
• The community capacity building planning cycle
• Strategic planning
• Operational planning

Assessing impact

Detailed information and advice on monitoring and evaluating community capacity building activity.

• Developing an assessment framework
• Involving communities in assessment
• Gathering evidence
• Using your findings

Building and sustaining

• Making links with communities

  Often the first stage in work to build community capacity involves building and strengthening links with communities.

• Building community skills and confidence

  Building on existing community skills can be a significant step in supporting people to influence what happens in their communities.

• Supporting community activity

  A central part of community capacity building is supporting communities to influence decisions that affect them.

• Considering equality and inclusion

  It is very important that you fully understand the needs of different individuals and groups within communities.

• Maintaining momentum

  There are a number of important factors to consider in sustaining your capacity building activity and maintaining momentum.