| Behind the formation |
| Written by Suan Connor |
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Like many things the need is there, but the people to take up the challenge may be a bit thin on the ground. In this community there are many needs. But few methods that are apolitical and directly targeted for the peoples benefit. The range of benefits may begin for themselves. Quickly these benefits interlink with each persons peers, their family, moving on to the local and the wider community. Forming people into an organized, functioning, cohesive group presents challenges. Creating this same group with people unknown to each other is interesting to say the least. Especially when the organization has a low profile.
Individually speaking to people about what an organization can do for them, or what they can using that organization is one of the first steps. Gaining each persons trust is the first step.
[1] McInerney, D & V (1998) Eductional Psychology:constructive learning. Prentice-Hall. Singapore. P 37
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