Most Wales Africa Community Links are driven by the enthusiasm of passionate individuals and volunteers with a shared vision to build a better world. We support over 100 civil society and voluntary groups across Wales in 'thinking through linking,' to maximise their impact and contribution towards a) learning, understanding and solidarity; b) skills, knowledge exchange and volunteerism and c) community development and poverty alleviation. This interactive page draws together comprehensive resources to guide voluntary groups through the organisational development process. All of our work and supported projects are underpinned by the UN Gold Star Framework for good practise in linking, illustrated below. You can gain an overview of specific support we can provide to voluntary groups by clicking on the direct link buttons below:
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The whole Wales Africa Community Links programme is underpinned by the UN Gold Star Award framework. Piloted by WCVA and BUILD between 2007-2010, the framework is rooted in the proven experience of Welsh and African community-based organisations and is used:
The Gold Star Framework has four 'stages' of development, breaking down into ten 'activity steps' which both northern and southern partners may work through. All civil society links are different, and many may only wish to grow to a certain point that fits their stated purpose. Click on the sections in this interactive diagram for greater detail and guidance.
Community links work towards enabling change in five key areas of community development
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Contributing to the UN Millennium Development Goals for poverty reduction
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