Overview
Civic engagement and local resilience are crucial for fostering strong communities. Civic engagement empowers individuals to participate in decision-making processes, ensuring that their voices are heard. This participation can take many forms, including voting, volunteering, and advocacy, all of wh...
Key Terms
Example: Voting in elections is a form of civic engagement.
Example: A town rebuilding after a natural disaster shows local resilience.
Example: Residents attending town hall meetings to voice their opinions.
Example: Volunteering at a local shelter demonstrates social responsibility.
Example: Advocating for better public transportation options.
Example: Local organizations collaborating to address homelessness.
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Key Concepts
community participationlocal decision-makingresilience buildingsocial responsibility