Promoting and Growing Grassroots Organisations - Dominik Byrne at TEDxMiltonKeynes

Community development is a strong notion of social and economic development worldwide. It is embraced by grass root organisations, organisations set up for locals by locals. Community development is a key way of development in developing countries; it has been seen as fruitful and significant to developing communities. They engage with locals they know and in an area they know greatly, they often know the true needs of the community and beneficiaries. Also importantly they live and breathe the culture they operate in, they know how the communities run and operate. This allows them to be quickly accepted into the communities and communities are willing to engage. They are the organisations who can create specific projects that address the most need of the community. They are the voices of the communities international observers/organisations want to engage with.
However with their lack of resources and lack of a voice, which is often taken away from international organisation as well as not knowing truly how access the important resources and funding. The true nature to help them develop is through a strong network of consultants, funders and resource sharing will strengthen their importance while keeping their significance.

Dominik is a graduate of the University of Birmingham, graduated with a degree in African Studies with Development (BA, Hons). Since graduating in 2010, Dominik has been a development consultant in Kenya and South Africa, working with Slumcode International and Fetola. In the UK Dominik has held positions such as Programme Director, Debate Mate and Bid Consultant for MK DONS SET. Currently working as Fundraising Officer for St Francis' Children's Society in Milton Keynes, but is still continuing research in development in the African region.
He has a keen interest in sport, especially rugby and keen to express and challenge himself wherever he can.

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[Dollarzonne]

This is a wonderful presentation and case on how grassroot communities can be empowered to realize their very needs. As we move toward setting up and equipping a Creative ICT Hub in a Slum of Nairobi Kenya - Huruma will never be the same again. We are seeking your support to make this dram possible to create employment and sustainable development amongst the needy communities. Thanks you Dominik Byrne for all you do.

[katsplace]

I have been actively watching and in communication with the Slumfestkenya for years and have found them to operate with integrity and sincerity and a great investment for the future of the world and for the local people they serve

[SlumcodeTV]

This presentation continues to make an impact in our Slumcode projects and we appreciate Dominic Byrne for the session. We look forward to keep the mission on cause.

[jusrockinout]

A wonderful example of personal responsibility communal responsibility, and global responsibility. Ironically, he did not mention politicians

[DebiKingCarpetCleanerBeekeeper]

We are now running a Link4growth community doing just as you suggest linking individuals and businesses, for a sustainable world, I would love to meet you Dominik to see if we can help.

[Dollarzonne]

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