Asset-based Community Development
We offer a unique opportunity to participate in the Asset-based Community Development Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) and learn from experts from different countries. The inspiring programme consists of workshops and collaborative online teamwork with an intensive week in Finland.
Asset-based Community Development BIP is offered jointly by Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (Germany), University College Cork (Ireland), University of Tartu (Estonia), VID Specialized University (Norway) and Glyndwr University (UK).
“BIP is an effective way to learn”
The first Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme was organised on 2-31 August 2022 with excellent feedback from participants. Click here to read more about the ABCD BIP 2022!
Programme Content
Topics and themes
- Models of communal work: biography, exposure, social analysis, conviviality, use your talents
- Asset-based community development theories and practices
- Asset-based community development and the sustainable future
- Inclusivity in Asset-based Community Development
- Youth participation in community development
- Capacity building and empowerment
- The role of local faith-based actors in community development
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, the student is able to
- identify Asset-based Community Development theories and methods
- apply Asset-based Community Development methods in practice
- analyse and apply different communal and empowering methods
- analyse and evaluate participatory approaches to community development
- implement the practitioner research in community development
Credits
5ECTS
Target group
Bachelor and Master students
Schedule 15 May - 21 June 2023
The BIP includes the following time-bound activities:
- Kick-off workshop 15 May 2023 at 11:00-14:00 CET in ZOOM
- Intensive week in Finland 3-8 June 2023 (daily programme 9:00-16:00)
- Final workshop 21 June 2023 at 11:00-14:00 CET in ZOOM
The BIP learning platform Howspace will open on 2 May 2023.
Intensive Week in Finland
Schedule
3-8 June 2023
- The program will start on 3 June 2023 at 9:00 EET (Finnish time)
- The program will end on 8 June 2023 at 12:00 EET (Finnish time)
The detailed schedule will be available in Moodle.
Campus location
Kyläsaarenkuja 2, FI-00580 Helsinki, Finland
Click here to read more about the campus
Public Transportation
A practical tool for finding the most suitable public transport in Helsinki is to use Reittiopas journey Planner
From Helsinki central railway station, the bus number 55 (departs from platform 3) stops in front of the campus building (stop Haukilahdenkatu). The journey takes 15 minutes.
We recommend downloading the HSL app to buy tickets and find the rutes. This app can be used also for the train from the airport to the city centre. Alternatively, you can buy day tickets (for 1-7 days) e.g. from R-kioski.
Lunch
Daily lunch is available at 12-13 and the price for a warm meal is 2,70€ for students and 7,75€ for staff.
Click here to check the menu!
Other activities
Visits to The National Museum of Finland, Oodi Library and Allas Sea Pool. Participation in these activities is voluntary.
Accommodation
Participants will take care of their own housing arrangements. Diak’s international office will send the instructions to the participants after registration.
Recommended options are Omena Hotel, Hotel Arthur, Diana Park Hostel, and Cheap Sleep Hostel. The price is 30€-40€ per person per night depending on the shared room.
Funding
For staff and students from partner institutions, participation is supported by the Erasmus+ Mobility grant.
Student Registration
Partners will nominate the student participants by 30.3.2023. Please contact your international office for further information.
The selected students will register for the BIP by completing the online registration form by 30.3.2023.
Registration Form for students from partner institutions.
Certificate
Diak will issue a Transcript of Records in English for all participants who have successfully completed the programme.
Contact Info
international.office@diak.fi