Promoting community self-confidence

Increasing community will
Fostering self-reliance in villagers
Facilitating quality of life in rural villages
Supporting village people to become self reliant
Increasing village self-confidence

Claim

The development process gives people an opportunity to see through the symptoms to the real issue, to learn from mistakes and to build on victories requires taking one step at a time. As one woman practitioner from Nigeria put it: "One cannot play the role of a mouse for so long and then be suddenly expected to play the role of the horse".

Counter-claim

Promoting community self-confidence is an overrated concern that distracts from pressing issues like poverty, education, and healthcare. Communities thrive on tangible resources and opportunities, not mere self-esteem boosts. Focusing on self-confidence diverts attention from the real challenges that require urgent action and solutions. Instead of fostering a false sense of empowerment, we should prioritize practical support and systemic change that truly uplifts communities and addresses their fundamental needs.