Community Organization — Process, Principles & Methods

What is Community Organization?

Community Organization is a method of social work that helps communities identify their needs, mobilize resources, and take collective action. It emphasizes democratic participation and empowerment.

The CO Process

The process includes: felt need identification, community study, planning, action, and evaluation. The role of the community organizer is to facilitate, not to dictate.

Principles of CO

Key principles include self-determination, participation, democratic functioning, starting where the community is, and working at the community's pace.