Community development is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes participative democracy, sustainable development, rights, equality, economic opportunity, and social justice, through the organization, education, and empowerment of people within their communities, whether these be of locality, identity, or interest, in urban and rural settings

Community development is a set of values and practices which plays a special role in overcoming poverty and disadvantage, knitting society together at the grass roots and deepening democracy. It involves changing the relationships between ordinary people and people in positions of power, so that everyone can take part in the issues that affect their lives. It starts from the principle that within any community there is a wealth of knowledge and experience which, if used in creative ways, can be channeled into collective action to achieve the communities’ desired goals

Community development is a process where people come together to take action on what’s important to them. At its heart, community development is rooted in the belief that all people should have access to health, wellbeing, wealth, justice, and opportunity. It recognizes that some people, some groups, and some communities are excluded and oppressed by the way society and structures are organized. Community development seeks to challenge this and ensure fairness for all citizens

Community development supports communities, of place and identity, to use their own assets to improve the quality of community life. It helps communities and public agencies to work together to improve services and the way in which decisions are made. Community development is fundamentally based on the values of human rights, social justice, equality, and respect for diversity

In conclusion, community development is a powerful tool for empowering individuals and communities, promoting social justice, and fostering sustainable development. It is a practice that requires collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to the wellbeing and empowerment of all community members