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Handout 10A: Definitions of Community EngagementCommunity Engagement is the mobilization of all sectors/stakeholders within a certain community toactively participate in the process of solving a specific challenge or problem (e.g., HIV/AIDS).It is about getting the community on board to address differences among themselves. It is the entirecommunity working together to address the issues/challenges.Community: A group of people living in the same area or sharing the same interest (e.g., culture, religion,resources, social amenities)Empowerment: Equipping a person or group of people with knowledge and skills in order to maximizetheir well-beingAction: Putting ideas into practice in order to address the specific challenges/issues of the communityTeam: A group of people who share an interest work toward a common goalAllies: Different organizations within a community that join together to combat a problem or problems (e.g.,violence against women and children)Stakeholders: Those involved in resolving or identifying the problemMale involvement: Engaging men in “activities” (such as HIV prevention or community initiatives (onhealth issues such as HIV prevention)Strategy: Method used to achieve a goalTactic: Specific activities/approach used to implement the strategyLeadership: Being able to lead; support; be in control of the activities/intervention89