Community-led responses

Community-led responses are initiatives where local people actively organize and implement ways to address issues affecting their community, such as health crises, safety, or social problems. Instead of outside experts making decisions, residents use their knowledge, relationships, and resources to develop tailored solutions that best meet their needs. This approach encourages empowerment, collaboration, and sustainability, ensuring that responses are relevant, effective, and supported by those directly affected. It recognizes that communities have valuable insight and capacity to solve their own challenges when given a platform and leadership opportunities.