ACT PROGRAM
The Community Action (ACT) Program guides the communities we work with to identify their most-pressing challenges and to define a shared vision for development. Local volunteers are trained to design, implement, and monitor projects that address their self-defined needs for the entire community.
Inclusive Development in Action
At One Village Partners, we don’t focus on one type of project or dictate what kinds of projects communities should do. In Community Action, our community partners take the lead, where they assess and prioritize their challenges and then define a shared vision for development.
How It Works
We train a group of women and men volunteer-leaders to design, implement, and monitor projects that promote the self-defined vision for their community. Volunteer-leaders attend a 12-part training workshop, which uses interactive and picture-based tools, so learning is accessible to all community members regardless of their level of literacy. Communities implement up to three development projects, which improve the collective wellbeing of the community.
Community Action Impact
65
community partners
57
trained volunteer-leaders
349
projects completed and in progress
Types of Completed Projects
We believe in sharing our lessons learned. Check out our open-source NOW Program curriculum and facilitation guides.