ABCD-Training-of-Trainers-Tools-July-2013
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2.5.c. Variation: The Power <strong>of</strong> Associations<br />
(Adapted from Chambers, 1998, by the Coady Institute)<br />
Ask the participants:<br />
Give every participant five pieces <strong>of</strong> paper and a marker or pen. Ask them<br />
to think about five different associations they belong to and write the<br />
name or draw a picture <strong>of</strong> each one on a different piece <strong>of</strong> paper (for<br />
example, farmers association; water use committee; savings groups, Self<br />
Help Group; church groups, etc.<br />
Now ask the participants to post the pieces <strong>of</strong> paper on a wall and say the<br />
association names aloud. Ask for two volunteers to organize all the<br />
associations into groups (for example, religious associations, economic<br />
associations, etc.)<br />
1. What different kinds <strong>of</strong> associations are posted on the wall?<br />
2. How many people are you connected to through the associations you are a member <strong>of</strong>?<br />
3. Are you surprised at how many associations are posted on the wall?<br />
4. What does that tell you about the power <strong>of</strong> associations?<br />
5. What does that tell you about who you are connected to through the people at this workshop?<br />
6. When there are many associations in a community, what does it tell you about that community?<br />
Explain to the participants that communities with many associations tend to be communities that are<br />
well organized and active. Their associations are social assets. Communities with many associations are<br />
usually stronger economically as well as socially.<br />
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