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Peer reviewedLackey, Alvin S.; Dershem, Larry – Community Development Journal, 1992
Interviews with 72 volunteers who participated in community development activities over 9 years showed that (1) all increased existing knowledge and skills; (2) on average, women learned more than men; and (3) the greater the level of involvement, the greater the learning. (SK)
Descriptors: Adults, Citizen Participation, Community Development, Educational Benefits
Peer reviewedWanjala, E. A. – Community Development Journal, 1973
The Village Polytechnic Movement consists of setting up training centers for the purpose of teaching locally-needed skills to primary school dropouts in rural Kenya. In addition to explaining the philosophy of the movement, the author comments upon its organization and future. (AG)
Descriptors: Community Development, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedTe Momo, Fiona; Prihantinah, Tri Lisiani; Marinova, Dora; Stocker, Laura; Muchira, Lydiah Mumbi – Community Development Journal, 2002
Three practice-based articles highlight common experiences and challenges in dealing with the impact of globalization: "Maori Volunteers: Finding a Voice for the Voiceless" (Te Momo); "Empowering Women through Income-generating Projects: Evidence from Indonesia" (Prihantinah, Marinova, Stocker); and "Empowering Kenyan…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Development, Cultural Education, Empowerment
