Resources
Frequently visiting blogs and websites about community development can advance knowledge in the most important topics of the field and assist in understanding its inner workings. Podcasts provide an in-depth approach to certain situations and topics in community development.
These are some of the top podcasts to listen to about community development.
All Power to the Developing! – eastsideinstitute.podbean.com
This is the official podcast of the East Side Institute which is an international centre for social change efforts. The institution initiates human and community development. They support, connect, and partner with committed and creative activists, artists, scholars, and helpers from all over the world.
The Community Development Podcast – thecommunitydevelopmentpodcast.co.uk
This blog and podcast were started by Russell Todd who is a freelance community development practitioner, consultant, and trainer. He manages the Communities First Support Service and hosts the Podcast.
The podcast focuses on communities in Wales and the UK and promotes its value, learning, connecting and information on practitioners.
Scorpio Community Development Arrives – anchor.fm/phif-swinton
This podcast is an ongoing free training package to those new in the trustee sector of community development to help them thrive in the world of governance and management. The podcast provides information on training and guidelines for the sector of community development in the UK.
Talks for Global Development – rss.com/podcasts/talksforglobaldevelopment/
TGD is known as an interdisciplinary organisation for students, teachers, and researchers to raise awareness about the socio-economic and environmental challenges of the present. The topics discussed aim to inspire the TU/e community to create innovative technological solutions for development.
Community From Within – communityfromwithin.com/community-from-within-podcast/
Community from Within is a podcast about community economic development, starting projects from scratch, and other thoughts and opinions on the creator’s life in Cape Breton Isnad, Nova Scotia. He speaks about the importance of improving the quality of life for his community and thoughts around it.
Conversations with Community Managers – communityroundtable.com/
This podcast strives to have some of the smartest minds in the online community towards social business highlights, what they are working on, and advice they have for anybody interested in community work. By following the podcast, listeners can begin to understand the nuances of community strategy and management.
These podcasts add great value to learning more about community development and the important role it plays in creating a better quality of life for underprivileged communities and groups.
Stay tuned to these podcasts for information on the latest international and UK-based community projects, training, courses, and how to become active in community development.