community-based program
[kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈbeɪst ˈproʊɡræm]
nounpl: community-based programs
programa baseado na comunidade
1. An initiative or intervention designed and implemented at the local community level to address specific social, health, educational, or economic needs
The community-based program provides free literacy classes for adults in the neighborhood.
O programa baseado na comunidade oferece aulas gratuitas de alfabetização para adultos do bairro.
2. A project that involves community members in planning, decision-making, and implementation to promote self-determination and empowerment
This community-based program encourages residents to participate in solving local environmental issues.
Este programa baseado na comunidade incentiva os moradores a participarem da solução de problemas ambientais locais.
3. Social services or health interventions delivered within a community setting rather than in institutional settings
The mental health community-based program provides counseling and support groups in local centers.
O programa comunitário de saúde mental oferece aconselhamento e grupos de apoio em centros locais.
In Brazil, community-based programs are particularly significant in social policy, with many NGOs and government initiatives operating at the community level, especially in underserved areas. In the USA, CBPs are central to public health, education, and social services delivery. Both cultures emphasize community participation and local ownership as essential components of successful programs.
NYC Slang
grassroots initiative; community-based org (CBO)
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