ABCD-Training-of-Trainers-Tools-July-2013

Ask the participants to walk around the room looking at all of the different sets of charts and maps.
Invite two or three groups to present their answers to the questions above. Ask the participants to
evaluate whether the community represented by each group has come up with a good idea for a
community activity that builds on what the community has (and builds community at the same time). A
community initiative that uses existing assets in the community is “picking the low-hanging fruit.”
Explain that this initial “planning” activity builds on the enthusiasm of the group that has occurred
because of all the mapping exercises. Usually this will not involve everyone, but only those who are
interested in participating. It is the role of the community leadership that comes forward during these
activities to encourage more and more people to participate. The facilitator can help local leadership by
showing encouragement to community members who are shy about participating. Ask them to
contribute! Tell them that they have something important to offer! Always identify the strengths that a
person has that will be valuable for this community activity.
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