Talking to community

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Talking to community

ChangeFest’s Learning Themes run through all our events, connecting speakers, sessions, resources and activities. Explore them to find value for your community-led change.
"Talking to community" is a core practice in community-led change and place-based initiatives, focused on deep listening, building trust, and moving away from traditional "top-down" engagement.

Rather than one-off consultations, it involves ongoing, purposeful dialogue to understand local aspirations and strengths.

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