Best Practices
Working with Vulnerable Communities
“If you desire to have a positive impact in a community, it is critical that you take a long-term view in your planning. Involve and listen to members of the community. Strong relationships are built on a foundation of trust, and that takes time.”
Escalando Fronteras is an NGO using climbing to enrich the lives of children and their families living below the poverty line in Monterrey, Mexico. In this chapter, EF’s Director, Alejandro Medina Fuentes, shares the three most significant lessons he and his team have learned about engaging with the local community to build a successful program.
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