Asset Based Community Development Institute

The Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute focuses on empowering communities by identifying and leveraging their existing strengths and resources, rather than concentrating on their problems. Founded by academics and community developers, ABCD emphasizes collaboration among residents, local organizations, and institutions to create sustainable development. By fostering community involvement and recognizing strengths—such as skills, local leaders, and available resources—ABCD helps communities build resilience, solve issues, and improve quality of life from within, promoting meaningful and lasting change driven by the community itself.