Asset-based community development (ABCD) emerged in 1990 from the work of John McKnight and Jody Kretzmann, encapsulated in the influential book "Building Communities from the Inside Out." The approach aims to counter negative perceptions of neighborhoods of color, advocating that successful community change arises from recognizing and mobilizing local assets. This method encourages communities to focus on strengths, empowering residents to become active agents of change by leveraging their existing resources rather than relying on external aid.
"ABCD was created to challenge the deficiency lens that depicts neighborhoods of color as helpless. It emphasizes that community change begins with recognizing local assets.”
"The essence of ABCD is mobilizing community members, focusing on their strengths and resources, rather than external shortcomings to foster development and resilience.”
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