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ℹ️ Online Community Development Fund Information Night • Empowering Trans and Gender Diverse Communities ℹ️ Wednesday April 10th, 6 - 7:00 PM, Online (via Zoom) Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gNSp53G4 Are you passionate about fostering a supportive community for trans and gender diverse people? Do you have a ground-breaking idea for a peer support activity or program? Join us at our upcoming Community Development Fund info session, where we'll provide insights into available funding for grassroots peer support projects. What to Expect: - Introduction to Community Development Fund: Learn about the funding opportunities designed to empower and uplift grassroots initiatives within the trans and gender diverse communities. - Peer Support Program Overview: Gain insights into the Peer Support Program, designed to facilitate connection, understanding, and resilience among individuals navigating diverse gender identities. - Application Support: Our dedicated Peer Support Program team will guide you through the application process, offering valuable tips and assistance to strengthen your project proposal. - Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and community leaders who share a common goal of promoting inclusivity and support. If you would like to come along, please RSVP via the link in our bio! [Image Description: A pink gradient background with a photograph of two people, one leaning on the other in the bottom right corner. From the top to the bottom of the tile there is white and pink text that reads: 'community development fund info session. online via zoom link in bio'. In the bottom left corner there is the 'Transgender Victoria' logo in white.]

$8000 of funding for your trans & gender diverse peer support activities and programs is available via our Community Development Fund! APPLICATIONS LINK - https://lnkd.in/gmd2CrbD The TGV Community Development Fund is an annual pool of funding for grassroots and organisational peer support projects or activities in Victoria. For the 2024 funding round, there is a total of $50,000 available, and the maximum funding available for each project is $8000. We highly encourage applications for grassroots initiatives and small-scale projects; there is no minimum amount of funding that you need to request for a project or activity and we've seen small-scale projects have massive impacts. Your activities must take part in Victoria to be eligible for funding. Deadline: 11:59PM, May 28th 2024 For more information, visit the application link in our bio! [Image Description: A pink gradient background with a photograph of two people smiling and holding flowers, on the bottom right corner. From the top to the bottom of the tile there is white and black text that reads: ' $8000 of funding for peer support activities and programs for trans, gender diverse & non-binary people in Victoria. community development fund. applications open link in bio'. In the bottom right corner there is the 'Transgender Victoria' logo in white.]

Applications are still open for our Community Development Fund! APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/gmd2CrbD 👥Community Development Fund • Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary Peer Support Program Funding 👥 The TGV Community Development Fund is an annual pool of funding for grassroots and organisational peer support projects or activities in Victoria. For the 2024 funding round, there is a total of $50,000 available, and the maximum funding available for each project is $8000. We highly encourage applications for grassroots initiatives and small-scale projects; there is no minimum amount of funding that you need to request for a project or activity and we've seen small-scale projects have massive impacts. Your activities must take part in Victoria to be eligible for funding. Deadline: 11:59PM, May 28th 2024 For more information, visit the application link in our bio! [Image Description: A purple gradient background with a photograph of four people smiling, in a side embrace on the bottom left corner. From the top to the bottom of the tile there is white and turquoise text that reads: 'funding for peer support activities and programs for trans, gender diverse & non-binary people. community development fund. applications open link in bio'. In the bottom left corner there is the 'Transgender Victoria' logo in white.]

👥Community Development Fund • Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary Peer Support Program Funding 👥 APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW: https://lnkd.in/gmd2CrbD The TGV Community Development Fund is an annual pool of funding for grassroots and organisational peer support projects or activities in Victoria. For the 2024 funding round, there is a total of $50,000 available, and the maximum funding available for each project is $8000. We highly encourage applications for grassroots initiatives and small-scale projects; there is no minimum amount of funding that you need to request for a project or activity and we've seen small-scale projects have massive impacts. Your activities must take part in Victoria to be eligible for funding. Deadline: 11:59PM, May 28th 2024 For more information, visit the application link above! [Image Description: A blue and turquoise gradient background with a photograph of two people smiling, in a side embrace on the bottom left corner. From the top to the bottom of the tile there is white and pink text that reads: 'funding for peer support activities and programs for trans, gender diverse & non-binary people. community development fund. applications open now link in bio'. In the bottom left corner there is the 'Transgender Victoria' logo in white.]

WHAT IS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT? Community development is a holistic approach, an organized effort to support people in a community to lead a better lifestyle, that is; it enhances peoples living standards in a community. For this to be effective, the people must have faith that working together can make a difference considering the participatory approach. Community development entails principles of sustainable development, empowerment, inclusivity, social justice, human rights, participative democracy and equality. Such programs are out to address challenges and gaps oppressing the community members (Men, women, Girls and Boys). A community feels more alive when people who live there love it enough to help improve it. Helping your community makes life better for your friends, family and other people who live where you live. If you look around and see that your community has a lot of problems, there's no better time to start fixing them than right now. little works like: organizing a clean up campaign with young people in the community is another way to facilitate development. Oftentimes, we abandon where we come from and where we live. Sometimes we neglect little works of volunteerism for our communities. We often think of developing our communities when we are in the middle of shame and disgrace such as preparing for funerals and other gatherings ( when you hear of dead for a family member, that is when arrangements for reconstruction of the house and the road leading to the house will begin. After the event everything goes back to normal as if we do not belong in that community). While working in community development, I have had the opportunity to work with rural, urban and indigenous communities and various social groups in Cameroon and some countries in Africa. One thing I learnt is that each community context and its issues and initiatives are unique due to cultural differences and patriarchy. The success or failures of a community program/project depends on the leadership, that is persons who identify community issues, how community issues are analyzed, who developed principles, frameworks and actions for community change and projects/programs to be implemented. Most young people when they move from rural to semi-urban communities in search of greener pastures, they sometimes forget where they come from and where they are heading to. No time to think on how they can contribute to the development of their new communities or communities of origin. Community development is a consistent and continuous process. The more love you pour in, the better it will get. If we are unable to volunteer for our communities, then we are failing in terms of achieving the dignity of the human person. #Supportyourcommunity# #Communitydevelopment#

Young people are changing the landscape of community service according to a new report by the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation. Results showed that Gen Z is moving beyond traditional volunteerism and is prioritizing inclusivity, awareness, and social justice. With 70% of respondents engaging in service monthly, young people are committed to redefining what it means to serve their communities. The results also emphasize the importance of centering youth voices in creating programs, highlighting the power of youth-led initiatives in creating lasting impacts. Learn more in this article by Kyoko Uchida https://bit.ly/3UvDx0a #RaisingOurCity #CommunityService #Report

$8000 of funding for your trans & gender diverse peer support activities and programs is available via our Community Development Fund! APPLICATIONS LINK: https://lnkd.in/gmd2CrbD The TGV Community Development Fund is an annual pool of funding for grassroots and organisational peer support projects or activities in Victoria. For the 2024 funding round, there is a total of $50,000 available, and the maximum funding available for each project is $8000. We highly encourage applications for grassroots initiatives and small-scale projects; there is no minimum amount of funding that you need to request for a project or activity and we've seen small-scale projects have massive impacts. Your activities must take part in Victoria to be eligible for funding. Deadline: 11:59PM, May 28th 2024 For more information, visit the application link above! [Image Description: A pink gradient background with a wave across the bottom. Across the tile is white text that reads: 'what could you do with $8000?' Towards the bottom right of the tile is a four-photo meme of a confused person, overlayed with maths equations with white. In the bottom left corner there is the 'Transgender Victoria' logo in white.]

Great insights. Dependency is widespread across all communities where extractive industries are located. People needs to be educated to understand that those resources are non-renewable and will soon run out. Developers has the responsibility to empower the impacted communities to adapt to the change and discourage dependency.

BACK US TO BACK THEM! Time Together 2024 is your opportunity to support and engage with the national Timebanking UK community, addressing a pressing need for collaborative solutions in social impact and community resilience. It will be our first in-person whole community gathering since pre-pandemic. WHO ARE THE TIMEBANKING COMMUNITY? The Timebanking community comprises individuals and groups who participate in or support the practice of timebanking. Timebanking participants “earn” time, for each hour they spend helping others, which they can then use to receive services from others in the community. This community includes: Participants: Individuals who actively engage in timebanking by offering their skills, services, or time to help others within the community. Time bank Coordinators: Organisers or coordinators, from within their community, who manage and facilitate timebanking activities, ensuring smooth operations and promoting participation. Supporters and Advocates: People who promote the principles of timebanking, advocate for its benefits, and support its integration into community development and social initiatives. Organisations and Initiatives: Not-for-profits, community groups, and organisations that host or support timebanking activities as part of their mission to strengthen community ties and address local needs. Researchers and Educators: Academics, researchers, and educators who study timebanking, its impacts, and its potential for social and economic development. Together, they form a network focused on mutual support, community building, and fostering social capital through the exchange of time and skills rather than traditional currency. The Timebanking community operates on principles of reciprocity, inclusivity, and community empowerment, aiming to create resilient and interconnected communities where everyone's contributions are valued. You can support this community from as little as £200. Please see link in comments for more details.

Do you want to have a say in what grassroots peer support activities and programs for trans, gender diverse and non-binary folks get funded? Join our Community Development Fund Application Selection Committee! If you are a trans, gender diverse or non-binary person in Victoria, you can apply to be on the committee. Applications open now, the expressions of interest form link: https://lnkd.in/gsychs-S [Image Description: A blue and turquoise gradient background with a photograph of two hand holding and writing on a clipboard. From the top to the bottom of the tile there is white and pink text that reads: 'do you want to have a say in what tgd community projects get funded? join our community development fund: application selection committee. now accepting EOIs link in bio'. In the bottom left corner there is the 'Transgender Victoria' logo in white.]