community organizing
/kəmˌyuniti ɔrˈɡənaɪzɪŋ/ · com·mu·ni·ty or·gan·iz·ing
noun
- The process of mobilizing and empowering community members to work together to address social, economic, and environmental issues. The community organizing efforts in the neighborhood led to the establishment of a local community center.
- A person or organization that engages in community organizing, often working to build coalitions and mobilize resources to address community needs. The community organizer played a key role in bringing together local stakeholders to develop a comprehensive plan for the community's revitalization.
Synonyms
community developmentgrassroots organizingsocial activismcommunity empowermentcoalition buildingsocial changecommunity mobilizationsocial movement
Antonyms
Did you know? Community organizing has its roots in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, where activists like Saul Alinsky developed strategies for empowering marginalized communities to effect change.