South Africa Workshop for Social Entrepreneurship - 2008/Reflections/Group C Inspiration

The Right Way to Connect with Communities

Facilitator: Bob Hawkins


 * we must be conscious of the fact that the community has its own ideas and dreams
 * we need to provide resources to assist communities to help themselves
 * funders can provide resources
 * corporates can provide good markets for products
 * communities have indigenous knowledge
 * we are people who have rights
 * lets all work together but we must respect each other
 * you may come with resources and offer assistance but you must respect the community.

Right way to engage with communities – respect each other