Community dialogues - Nelson Mandela Foundation

“The fundamentalvalue of communityconversations is thatthey focus on localcontexts. I lookforward to hearing[about conversationsin] different places.”Cyril Sadiki“The conference was an eye opener. I believe that a new chapter wasopened today.” – Gugu Ncongwane, Department of Justice andConstitutional Development“I am revitalised, refreshed and inspired by [communities’]courage [and by their realisation] that there is a need to travelthis road with facilitators.” – Panellist Ian Campbell, AffirmFacilitation AssociatesThe CCE methodology is a great methodology as communities areinvolved in policy making and problem-solving.”– Phiwinhlanhla Madida, Department of Arts and Culture“I can’t believe this is how far we have come. We have had to waitoutside municipality offices, but we are still continuing to knockon doors till you open. It was encouraging to be among so manypeople who are implementers of CCE. The lessons I heard heretoday made me [realise] that I am not alone.” – Dolly Mphuthi,CCE Master Trainer“Unless we start with a culture of community dialogue, the bottomupplanning approach won’t happen. The community needs toown the issues and the solutions for community conversations tobe measurable.” – Dudu Nchoba, Social Cohesion Directorate,National Department of Arts and Culture36 HIV/AIDS community conversations programme findings and lessons