“Prayer makes your heart bigger, until it is capable of containing the gift of God himself. Prayer begets faith, faith begets love, and love begets service on behalf of the poor.” - Mother Teresa 

Pray and Connect with us! Every other month we have prayer gatherings for practitioners within the network to hear updates and join togethr in a time of prayer and encouragement.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85807254489

At the last Global Gathering we focussed on Peace Camps as a tool for activating communities and leading communities to engage the CCD process. It was so powerful and we got a lot of feedback that people wanted to share more on this topic. This time, we hope to hear from CCD practitioners who integrate peacebuilding strategies as it is necessary in the CCD process!

When engaging in Community Centred Development work, peacebuilding principles and tools are essential for creating sustainable, inclusive change. CCD focuses on uncovering and mobilizing a community's existing strengths—but in many communities, past or ongoing conflict, division, or mistrust can hinder this process. Peacebuilding helps address these dynamics by fostering dialogue, healing, and mutual understanding. It creates the safe, collaborative spaces needed for people to come together across differences, build trust, and co-create solutions. Integrating peacebuilding into CCD ensures that development efforts are not only asset-driven, but also relationship-centered, equitable, and resilient in the face of tension or change.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85807254489