COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MODELS
No Community Left Behind (NCLB) is a community development initiative for crime prevention through social development. it was successfully implemented in partnership with the community service agencies, funders, City of Ottawa and community leaders in Ottawa.
CDF
Community Development Framework (CDF) was launched in 2008 to replicate the NCLB approach city-wide. Working with the City of Ottawa after a through strategic planning process, development of a broad framework, knowledge transfer from NCLB and capacity building of the partner organizations.
ONSCF
Since 2010, United Way has been working with the CDF in shaping strategies to build strong and resilient neighbourhoods. An advisory body, called Ottawa NeighbourhoodsSocial Capital Forum (ONSCF) has been convened to guide the process toward creating safe and vibrant neighbourhoods in Ottawa.
IRSP
In 2000, a study was conducted to review the GTZ-Germany funded 18-year long poverty alleviation program in Mardan Pakistan and developed a post-project phase of transferring the project work to a local non-profit organization in a unique way of empowering meso-level organization to lead the change. The fully functional organization is now known as IRSP, Mardan.
Resources
- BOOKSCommunity Development books by Abid Jan on the themes ranging from poverty alleviation, to social mobilisation and environmental management.
- ManualsGuides for training and replicating best practices
- REPORTSFeasibility studies, assessment and evaluation report and project implementation plans
- VIDEOSDocumentaries and short videos – sharing learning and success
About
CommDev is dedicated to sharing best practices and delivering excellence in community–building.
Our mission is to help community development leaders in multiple sectors develop a deeper understanding of core issues, such as poverty, crime, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, health disparities, and racism, and applying the right strategies to address them.
We focus on best practices in planning, economic market analyses, grant preparation, and program implementation in the areas of housing, economic development, infrastructure, downtown revitalization, and community facilities.
The articles, manuals, reports, presentations and documentaries on this site are samples of our work to share knowledge and leverage success – give community development practitioners and community leaders an opportunity to learn from each other’s experience. The hope is to make this a source of motivation and inspiration for community change!
The CommDev work is two-fold:
- To contribute to developing best practices in various key aspects of community development such as crime prevention, safety, green space and neighbourhood restoration.
- To support the establishment of new, innovative community development models and relevant tools for the front-line staff and community leaders, with an explicit approach to sharing innovations and helping replication of successful approaches elsewhere.
CommDev doesn’t provide consulting services.
CommDev shares lessons learned to support others in achieving their goals
Please contact if you need details about any of the initiatives mentioned here
Helping Youth Develop Skills
Laying the foundation for lifelong success.
Youth Path to Success
Helping kids in at-risk N’hoods be their best. New ways to engaging youth in after school hours :
- Convening Youth Councils.
- Engaging in creative activities.
- Trust building with OPS, etc..
Impact Recognized
At Child Friendly City Day in Ottawa. November 10, 2008 for the successful initiatives in Ottawa South N’hoods.
AWARDS
Community Builder AwardIn 2007, United Away recognized the impact of the NCLB initiative and awarded Abid Jan with the Community Builder Award
EPIC AWARD2007 – Association of Ontario Health Centres
Heroes Among UsAwarded byOCISO in 2010
Community Safety Leader AwardAwarded by Crime Prevention Ottawa in 2009