“This training manual explores the principles of community participation, and some of the skills and processes involved in applying these principles in practice. Community participation is seen as primarily aimed at meeting the right to self-determination and as a basis for strengthening the community’s own resources. Such an approach can enable refugees to establish or develop social structures for identifying and responding to the needs of individuals, families and the wider community. The manual is primarily designed to be used as a training resource for a group, but questions and activities are also included for those of you who are studying this material as an individual. You are encouraged to engage fully in the activities included in this manual and to become active participants in your own learning.” – Publisher’s description CONTENTS Introduction to the Manual 1. Your Own Experience of Community Participation 2. What is Community Participation? 3. Why Should We Promote Community Participation? 4. Identifying Resources 5. Mobilisation and Capacity Building 6. Community Participation and Vulnerable Groups 7. Youth and Children’s Participation Appendix: Tips for the Trainer
