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The Ford Family ProgramIn Human Development Studies and

Solidarity

Kellogg Institute for International Studies

University of Notre DamePh 574.631.6580Fx 574.631.6717

130 Hesburgh CenterNotre Dame, IN 46556

http://kellogg.nd.edu/ford/

The Ford Program promotes a

holistic model for human

development. Through

partnerships with local

institutions, Ford is able to work

with local leadership and promote

community engagement.

Ford Family aims to integrate

lessons from research into the

design and implementation of

innovative and sustainable

solutions. Ultimately, these

solutions expand opportunities for

people burdened by poverty and

empower local communities.

THE FORD FAMILYPROGRAM

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

The Cornerstone of Sustainable

Development

THE FORD FAMILYPROGRAM PARTNERSHIP

WITH HOLY CROSS PARISH

IN DANDORA, KENYA

Kenya Development Advisory TeamAshley Scott

Sarah DawsonJack Shadid

Adele Bruggeman

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The Ford Family Program believes in utilizing

community engagement to empower and promote

development in areas challenged with poverty.

Through listening and learning, communities will

reflect, identify problems, and develop their own

strategies for development. Local leadership will drive

project planning and implementation, with communi ty

ownership as the cornerstone for sustainability.

Dandora is an eastern suburb of Kenyas capitol

city of Nairobi. The community struggles to

access basic services; including running water,

electricity, sanitation maintenance, health care,access to schools, and transportation services.

The large, solid waste dump site has become an

extreme health hazard to the 200,000 people

living in Dandora. The dump site also

contributes largely to corruption, crime, and

violence. The community suffers from extreme

poverty, pollution, disease, lack of education and

social injustice. The Ford Family Program is

partnering with the Holy Cross Parish to address

the many issues in Dandora.

COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT

DANDORA, KENYA:An Urban Slum

MOVING FORWARD

The Ford Family Program aims to build solidarity, alleviate human suffering, and make a positive,measurable, and sustainable difference in peoples lives.

Through the process of community

engagement, The Ford Family has worked

with Holy Cross Parish and community

leaders to identify the needs of the

community. Local leadership then made the

decision to implement Civic Education,

Youth Radio, and Maternal Health Clinic.

The Ford Family plans to accompany the

Parish and community leaders as they design,

plan, construct and implement a maternal

health ward as an expansion of the current

health clinic. This expansion will provide a

local center for women to receive pre/post-

natal care and assistance with labor and

delivery .