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‘SHARE’ 254 – Rural Development Model: ‘Relationship, Relationship, Relationship’

Editor’s note: In this issue of SHARE, we share about rural development work. The issue’s ‘Focus’ explores rural development centred on relationships, emphasising the interaction with nature, land, and interpersonal networks. ‘Back to the Bible’ reflects on the teachings of selflessness, drawn from agricultural-related scriptures in Leviticus. ‘Blessings by Offering’ features CEDAR’s projects in Nepal, bearing witness to how rural poor communities are transformed through capacity building and community empowerment. Additionally, in ‘Learn a Little More’, our colleague Dustin shares his ten-year service journey at CEDAR. ARTICLES OF THIS ISSUE ‘SHARE’ 254 – Rural Development Model: ‘Relationship, Relationship, Relationship’ ‘SHARE’ 254 – Rural Development Model: ‘Relationship, Relationship, Relationship’ Written by Winnie Fung (Chief Executive) If you ask a

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‘SHARE’ 254 – Rural Development Model: ‘Relationship, Relationship, Relationship’

Written by Winnie Fung (Chief Executive) If you ask a real estate agent the three most important factors for buying a house and determining its value, the answer will be ‘location, location, location.’ If you ask a development worker the three most important factors for rural development, the answer will be ‘relationship, relationship, relationship.’ When doing rural development, everything is about relationship. There is deep interdependence with nature and climate, significant identity ties to the land, and a necessary reliance on informal networks. Interdependence with Nature Most rural communities rely on farming, animal husbandry, and/or fishing for livelihoods. What the land produces is what they can consume. As a result, soil, water, and natural resource management is a

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Rural Development in Creative Access Nations 2024

Project Name Rural Community Development in Creative Access Nations 2024 Project Location Creative Access Nations Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Project Objectives To improve the quality of life for sustainable rural development of the ethnic minority communities in the province. Beneficiaries Villagers in 10 minority group villages Orphans in a Children’s home No. of Beneficiaries 1,208 Key Activities Education: provide stationery and sports equipment to 320 students. Health: building the water system, primary health care education, trash management, and providing emergency funds for the sick. Economics: Backyard gardening training, vocational training. Leadership training for the village leaders and the church leaders. Project Period Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 Expenses Approx. HK$234,000 Donate Now donation method (Please specify:

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