Community development is obviously central to our work - but what exactly is it and how does it work?

Our quick animation gives your the basics!

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And there's more on PB in schools over at PB Scotland's resource hub!

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Our new report looks at population groups disproportionately affected by climate impacts like flooding, high temperature and poor air quality. It examines how they are affected now and also potential impact in the future. Read the findings: buff.ly/3J0b2kS

📰Top stories this week:

🗳️Participatory budgeting encourages democratic participation in Edinburgh school

ℹ️ A spotlight on our helpful community engagement online resources

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Don't miss out next week! scdc.org.uk/weekly

This is an excellent 5 minutes read regarding the individual who came up with the phrase “15-minute cities”. He explains the difficulties, misunderstandings, benefits & future of this phenomenon
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It is a critical time for human rights in Scotland.

The new Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland will open in summer 2024, and will focus on people whose rights are most at risk in Scotland.

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We are deeply committed to advocating for community development approaches, and will always call for more resources for community organisations working with and supporting those who are at the sharp end of the effects of poverty and inequalities.

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A new fund is opening soon - the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland.

The Fund exists to support people and places to use human rights as a tool for change.

Read more about the fund on our website here: corra.scot/new-independen…

Join this event on 18th April to hear about the urgency of restoring & re-setting devolution, in order to advance human rights in Scotland, Wales & NI: buff.ly/3vgkyNC
#AllOurRightsinLaw

Understanding the 20-Minute Neighbourhood. This in-person event in Dundee brings together policy makers at the Scottish Government, academics & researchers, urban planning consultants, local community organisations, & designers. 19 April, 12:15 to 16:45
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There's still time to register for the The ALLIANCE hybrid annual conference on 01 May 2024 at Radisson Blu, Glasgow.

The conference offers a platform to discuss issues in health and social care in Scotland. #ALLIANCEConf24

Book now: alliance-scotland.org.uk/alliance-annua…

In our latest blog, Susan Paxton asks why reducing Scotland’s worsening health inequalities isn’t Scotland’s most urgent mission – and outlines what needs to change to make this happen.

Article: chex.org.uk/news/article/2…

Briefing: chex.org.uk/briefings/heal…

In the Weekly's top story this week, our Director Susan Paxton has explored Scotland’s worsening health inequalities in a thought-provoking new article, asking: 'Where is the outrage?'.

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If you live in a town in Scotland & want to take action relating to climate issues, then this toolkit will take you through the process. The toolkit helps break down the process into manageable steps that reference the key stages involved
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We're holding an online workshop for organisations and campaigners in Scotland interested in building support for Guarantee #OurEssentials in Scotland.

You can sign up here: bit.ly/EssentialsGE

A follow-up survey to the ALLIANCE's 'Stretched to the Limit' report last year has highlighted continuing funding pressures on the third sector, with members noting uncertainty around funding and future service provision.

Read more: alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/alli…

How Scottish towns can work together to tackle the climate emergency - the Climate Action Towns project launches their learning and research report following a three-year project 🌍🌱🏘️

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NEW: our analysis of official data shows income inequality is soaring in Scotland.

One of the things GOV.UK & Scottish Government can do is use their powers to implement a series of fair, common sense taxes to narrow the gap between the richest and the rest.

More➡️bit.ly/49ktAqt

📰Top stories this week:

📈New data show a failure to tackle child poverty across the UK

🗨️How participatory budgeting can better include women and why this matters for community priorities

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📢✨📢 CDAS Bulletin- out today!! 📢✨📢
Let's Talk Democracy Matters. Lot's of events, opportunities, jobs and our response to DM2. CommunityEmpowerment
📢SAVE THE DATE: 25th Sept: Our Annual National Conference!!
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