Willett, Jennifer.
Building resilience to environmental problems in Kenya lessons for aid organizations from three successful community-based processes / [electronic resource] : Jennifer Willett &August Kvam. - pp. 45-59.
Vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected by environmental changes and problems. Developing interventions that aim to foster resilience by utilizing existing local strengths can support these communities. This study explored experiences of community resilience to environmental problems in Kenya. This article offers 3 successful processes of mutual support: culturally appropriate charity, community-based micro financing, and community-based fundraising. Lessons learned are offered, which can be supported by aid organizations to increase impact and reach.
Mode of access: Internet.
Environmental social work, aid, resilience, social capital
Building resilience to environmental problems in Kenya lessons for aid organizations from three successful community-based processes / [electronic resource] : Jennifer Willett &August Kvam. - pp. 45-59.
Vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected by environmental changes and problems. Developing interventions that aim to foster resilience by utilizing existing local strengths can support these communities. This study explored experiences of community resilience to environmental problems in Kenya. This article offers 3 successful processes of mutual support: culturally appropriate charity, community-based micro financing, and community-based fundraising. Lessons learned are offered, which can be supported by aid organizations to increase impact and reach.
Mode of access: Internet.
Environmental social work, aid, resilience, social capital
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