Community The Power to Change

Values 04 In the beginning, a few values were defined as the foundation for activity, and other values were adopted or clarified throughout Working together, with both the members and with the officials is essential for the success of community activity over time. An understanding of and sensitivity toward the needs, wishes and constraints of both sides must be demonstrated. Moreover, sensitivity must be shown to additional potential stakeholders, in order to include all the relevant partners and as to not leave out any person or institution. In this way, we can enlist activists, harness additional resources, and as such prevent future opposition to the activity. the process. Partnership Activity conducted by a partnership leads to a blurring of the hierarchy because ownership of the actual activity in the field is assumed by the social entrepreneurs and the activists. The advantage of this method of working is in the ability to encourage involvement and activity of all those interested in the subject, where everyone is recognized.

“I would not have succeeded in promoting the project – For years, I tried to promote this idea on my own and I didn’t succeed. I have a budget and institution behind me that have become a part of the framework and don’t let me feel alone” (Entrepreneur in the community) " "

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" “The existence of the project depends solely upon partnership. This is the primary basis of a project. During the preparation processes, there is someone to talk to - both in victories and failures. The professional support, resources and developing relationships are all important. This is the place that maintains the continuum of the project’s development” (Entrepreneur)

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