Discover how EYEF is transforming education and empowering youth worldwide in our latest Impact Report.| Discova
From assisting tour groups in Vietnam's Mekong Delta during her college days to leading community development projects at Discova, Educational Development Team Leader Chi Ngo's journey proves tourism can uplift local lives when done responsibly.| Discova
With 98% of our team at Kaura Bali hailing from the surrounding village, their sense of pride, ownership, and authenticity create an experience unlike any other. Meet three individuals whose personal journeys reflect the heart, vision, and transformative spirit of this immersive retreat.| Discova
Every day, we strive to be a little better than we were yesterday, because small, consistent steps are what lead to lasting change. If we want to create a better future for our people and our planet, this is where it all starts.| Discova
Discova’s Group Customer Experience Leader shares his journey as a gay man, highlights LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives at Discova, the importance of allyship, and his commitment to fostering a diverse, welcoming workplace.| Discova
A new data interactive and a recent webinar from the SF Fed Community Engagement and Analysis team shed light on homeownership trends in the 12th District.| Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
The American Bankers Association Foundation today released a new resource for nonprofit organizations on how to establish and maintain bank| ABA Banking Journal
To paraphrase a famous cop and lawyer show: In the local government planning system, there are two separate but equally important groups – those who specialize in land use, and... The post ARC Workshop Brings Together Land Use and Transportation Planners appeared first on ARC.| ARC
Madison City Council and mayoral election hopefuls gathered Thursday night to stump for votes at the Candidate Connection Reception & Forum at the James| Huntsville Business Journal
House lawmakers are proposing to reduce funding for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund below current levels, although not as| ABA Banking Journal
The Treasury Department today named Dietrich Douglas as acting director of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund following the resignation| ABA Banking Journal
# Sammamish will study increasing the upper limit on housing in its Town Center to 4,000 units, after nearly two decades of anemic growth under a previous growth framework. The 6-1 vote came after a significant amount of community opposition and misinformation.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
Hudson Valley Property Group to acquire and revamp Hempstead complex backed by Town of Hempstead IDA economic incentives.| Long Island Business News
# Bothell becomes the first city in either King or Snohomish County to fully eliminate off-street parking mandates in order to reduce costs for homebuilding. The move clearly solidifies the city as a leader on housing and land use reform.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
Avoid costly mistakes in community asset mapping. Discover 8 common pitfalls—and practical fixes—for fresh data, deep engagement, and smart resource use.| Visible Network Labs
Rochester’s $65M outdoor sports complex moves forward with city council approval; construction begins this fall, phase two to follow later.| Finance & Commerce
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced $50 million in grant awards to reduce vacant properties in Baltimore City.| Finance & Commerce
Despite scattered thunderstorms that briefly sent guests scrambling for shelter, the Huntsville Food & Farm Hub officially launched on June 24 at the| Huntsville Business Journal
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) announced today that it has awarded $1,040,000 in Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants for six planning studies across metro Atlanta to help communities transform into... The post ARC Awards $1,040,000 in Livable Centers Initiative Grants to Help Six Communities Become More Vibrant, Walkable Places appeared first on ARC.| ARC
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) announced today it will provide critical planning and technical support services to seven metro Atlanta communities through the agency’s Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP). The... The post ARC Selects Seven Recipients for 2025 Community Development Assistance Program appeared first on ARC.| ARC
(ATLANTA – MARCH 10, 2025) – The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 12 regarding an update to the Regional Development Plan (RDP). The... The post ARC to Hold Public Hearing on Regional Development Plan Update appeared first on ARC.| ARC
This research brief by Rocio Sanchez-Moyano of the SF Fed examines homebuying patterns during the pandemic the years that followed.| Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
The COVID-19 pandemic upended housing markets. This blog post launches an interactive chart that accompanies our research paper on pandemic homebuyers.| Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Please join us in a Teams meeting to learn about critical area regulations, resources available and stewardship techniques.| City of Tukwila
Empower students like John - support education and donate to the Eileen Yee Educational Fund. Excerpt: Shy and uncertain around computers, John found his voice through the Kaura-Gen Digital Programme. His journey from farm helper to digital storyteller shows how creativity and community support can spark lasting confidence.| Discova
At a press conference on a humid Friday morning, with sectional soccer tournament action serving as the backdrop, it was announced the 2027 American Youth| Huntsville Business Journal
In the coalfields of Martin County in Eastern Kentucky, where mining once shaped both the land and the economy, a new initiative is getting off the ground. As the coal industry declined, it left vast tracts of land deforested, compacted and covered in invasive species. Renew Appalachia, a project spanning 7,000 acres of former mine […] The post Rewilding 7,000 Acres of Eastern Kentucky’s Mined Land appeared first on Mountain Association.| Mountain Association
The Community Development Advisory Committee is hosting two public hearings on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. in the Basement Training Room of Bryan City Hall.| City of Bryan, Texas
You don’t have to change the world alone. Just start where you are, with what you have, and use travel as a force for good.| Discova
It started with a small library and a group of active young villagers. After almost twenty years this has sparked a movement that shaped the entire community. By Shatoo Kameran, 18.05.2025 There wa…| Wadi
Uncover the 7 types of community assets: people, places, partnerships & more. Learn to identify & map your community's strengths!| Visible Network Labs
House Democrats are urging Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to exempt the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund from a recent executive| ABA Banking Journal
Our intro guide on community asset mapping has everything you need to know to get started with asset-based community development (ABCD).| Visible Network Labs
State Funds Support Five Projects Throughout the Yurok Reservation The Yurok Tribe recently received a $5 million grant from the Clean...| Yurok Tribe
Positively Different Short Film Festival’s curatorial team brings this year’s audience 48 films separated into 9 sets. From Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 April, documentaries and fiction shorts from all corners of the world meet in (made accessible*) Astor Cinema. Leaving behind the solid ground of our bright or grim realities, we open our hearts and minds to what has yet to come. Tickets: https://www.more.com/gr-el/tickets/cinema/pdsff25 Take a look at the festival‘s trailer, HERE.Read the pr...| Inter Alia
Athens Naked Truth is a campaign that aims at highlighting how community, solidarity and sisterhood can be the key in creating collective solutions and proposing concrete alternatives to the existing normalisation and institutionalisation of violence. Athens Naked Truth is an installment in a series of actions that are taking place in the context of Super FEM , which promotes equal treatment of all genders and aims to achieve personal and collective empowerment for femininities and...| Inter Alia
Listen to me read the post… “By the end of the week, we’ll have turned you into a blues band.” Gulp. I could feel the anxiety rise when I heard those words. A blues band?! Me?! I have no musical talent and my Mennonite body is rhythmically stunted from all of those “dancing is sin” […] The post Music as a reflection of life: What I learned from jazz drummer Jerry Granelli appeared first on Heather Plett.| Heather Plett
Rebloom Festival at Istanbul, 5 – 7 December 2024 How many of your favourite creatives – actors, dancers, composers, directors, authors – escaped oppressive lands before they produced their masterpiece? How many millions before and after them had their identities, unique skills and talents denied or forgotten due to the hardships of displacement or the dehumanising experience of incarceration? This December, our festival in Istanbul was a celebration of these artistic identities; a spac...| Inter Alia
Huntsville Hospital Health System is undergoing significant growth, both in physical infrastructure and leadership, to meet the demands of North Alabama’s| Huntsville Business Journal
Discova staff is walking 101 km this month to raise awareness about students in the communities we support who often walk up to 4 km daily to get to and from school, often leading to dropouts.| Discova
On September 21 & 22, we invited femininities, queer and trans people who live, work, frequent or have other personal attachments to the neighbourhood of Exarchia, to join us in a counter-cartography workshop, to collectively map Exarchia it as we experience it, through a gendered perspective. What happens when you walk home at night? Do you ever feel unsafe? Who has your back? Those were the questions we had been posing at ourselves and through a questionnaire and two street actions and the ...| Inter Alia
By Nsizwazonke E Yende Our paper explored the politics and ambiguities associated with ward committees in enhancing community development through democratic participation. We adopted and used Gidden’s theory of structuration as a theoretical lens to interpret the findings from the literature. The theory looks at the context and the relationship between individuals and society. We […]| CDJ
Eileen Yee was a force to reckon with in the Education Travel industry. After her sudden passing last year, Discova has set up an education fund in her honour to reduce the high school dropout rate in the local communities we work with in Asia.| Discova
Meet our exceptional guide, Sokhoeun Bout, who saw great tragedy befall his country as a child but came out of it inspired and motivated to share Cambodia's rich history and traditional culture with visitors.| Discova
From joining Discova as a Reservations Executive to becoming a Guide Development Leader, learn how Yuki Honda is pursuing her travel passions and encouraging young people to pursue guiding in Japan.| Discova
The travel industry provided Nguyen Ngoc Qui with a career path to rise above the economic circumstances of his childhood and make a name and career for himself on his terms.| Discova
Learn about Selina's journey creating a coffee shop - Luna y Sol Cafe in South Tucson and how United Way helped make a dream a reality.| United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
Let’s talk about creating change. Together.| Theory of Change Community
Academic publishing is a strange beast, and it’s getting stranger. Authors write for free, reviewers work uncompensated, and editorial boards volunteer their time and expertise. Nobody is ever paid for their writing. You’d hope that at the end of that process journal articles would be inexpensive, but of course they’re not. In 2024, you can […] The post CDJ Plus is Dead! Long Live CDJ Plus! appeared first on CDJ.| CDJ
This program is grounded in relational practices and mentorship opportunities that will build upon your already trusted leadership capacities for community-led, community-driven development.| Coady Institute
Agrihoods, neighborhoods that incorporate food production into their design, have been getting more attention in the residential development world. In many cases, these projects are conventional sprawl with a tiny community garden or orchard. Whereas, in their truest form, agrihoods weave food production into the design and experiential fabric of their communities in much more …| Terrapin Bright Green