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New horizons for social development.

Marie-Claude Lamarre¹, Suzanne Jackson, Maurice B Mittelmark

¹International Union for Health Promotion and Education, Paris, France. mclamarre@iuhpe.org

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|March 12, 2009

Summary

This study examines a community development program in Cairo, highlighting a rights-based approach to poverty reduction. It proposes global networking to connect vulnerable communities and promote health equity.

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Published on: February 2, 2018

Area of Science:

Community Health
Social Development
Health Promotion

Background:

Focuses on a community development program in Cairo supported by the New Horizon Association for Social Development (NHASD).
NHASD is dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized and underdeveloped communities.
Highlights the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in urban settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the participatory and rights-based approach used by NHASD to address poverty.
To identify strategies for supporting isolated community initiatives.
To propose concrete actions for the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) to connect and support vulnerable communities globally.

Main Methods:

Field visit to a community development program in Cairo.
Descriptive analysis of the program's approach, skills, resources, and services.
Discussions to generate ideas for international collaboration and support.

Main Results:

The program effectively utilizes a rights-based and participatory model to tackle poverty.
Identified a need for greater connection and support for community-led initiatives.
Proposed specific actions for the IUHPE, including networking and conference sessions.

Conclusions:

Community-led development programs are vital for improving the quality of life for marginalized populations.
International collaboration and networking can empower vulnerable communities.
The IUHPE has a role in facilitating global connections for health promotion and sustainable development.