Session: The session will address promoting community ownership for sustainable development through Asset Based Community Development. Development starts with changing people’s mindset to
believe in themselves, appreciate what is within their means - their abilities, talent, and resources and
start the change with what you have. Many times, we focus on what we don’t have or our
needs/inabilities, and this retards or creates fear that stops us from moving a step forward.
Speaker: Sara Sytsma was the backup speaker for this session. Jonny Kabiswa is a community and organizational development consultant with a deep interest in contributing to the transformation of individuals, communities, and organizations. He has worked with various national and international development organizations at senior management and regional level, and he is currently working with Resonate Global Mission as the partnership coordination manager- Eastern and Southern Africa. Jonny is a Ugandan and holds a master’s degree in Management and Organizational Development, a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Based Development, and a Diploma in Business Management. He is also the author of the book; ‘The Influence of Organizational Culture on Employee Performance’ and Co-author of ‘ Helping without Hurting in Africa-HWHIA.