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With the goal of making a sustainable impact abroad, it's essential to pursue a path of development initiated by the community themselves. GIVE's programs are rooted in the practice of Asset Based Community Development. What is that exactly? We're glad you asked! . The theory behind Asset Based Community Development is grounded in the idea that community empowerment happens from the inside out. It ascribes to the belief that communities are strong and full of individuals who are very capable of helping themselves and their fellow community members reach their goals. While the ABCD Model acknowledges that some outside assistance may be necessary at times, permanent positive change will not be achieved without the community taking primary ownership of driving this change. . GIVE guide, @jakewmuniak, was featured as a guest writer on the @gotravelandtalk blog highlighting how Asset Based Community Development. To read how this method has proven to be effective in bringing sustained opportunity in our partnering communities, find the link in our IG story. . 📷 : @danihavel featuring the legend Ay’Phon of our GIVE Laos program . #givelaos #givevolunteers #gotravelandtalk #volunteerabroad #responsiblevolunteering #sustainabledevelopment #communityempowerment #assetbasedcommunitydevelopment (at Ban Sôpchèm, Louangphabang, Laos) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8KiBYTnVG4/?igshid=1mzs5u92hkg3o