Spirited and Soulful Community Development with Peter Westoby

November 26, 2024 00:23:27
Spirited and Soulful Community Development with Peter Westoby
Community Conversations
Spirited and Soulful Community Development with Peter Westoby

Nov 26 2024 | 00:23:27

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Peter Westoby, Director of Community Praxis Co-op, as he shares his innovative "spirited and soulful" approach to community building. In this thought-provoking episode, Peter challenges traditional perspectives on community development, offering fresh insights on balancing bureaucratic demands with genuine community engagement.

Discover how communities can thrive through active citizenship rather than conventional volunteering, and learn about successful initiatives that have transformed local communities. Peter's candid discussion about embracing both successes and failures in community work provides valuable lessons for practitioners, students, and anyone interested in creating positive social change.

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Peter Westoby, Director of Community Praxis Co-op, as he shares his innovative "spirited and soulful" approach to community building. In this thought-provoking episode, Peter challenges traditional perspectives on community development, offering fresh insights on balancing bureaucratic demands with genuine community engagement. Discover how communities can thrive through active citizenship rather than conventional volunteering, and learn about successful initiatives that have transformed local communities. Peter's candid discussion about embracing both successes and failures in community work provides valuable lessons for practitioners, students, and anyone interested in creating positive social change.

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