International Journal of Educational Review, Law And Social Sciences (IJERLAS)
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): March

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SOCIAL ACTION: A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES ON SOCIAL CHANGE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Phoke Alpa Rakgwata (Unknown)
Janine Shout Ramothwa (Unknown)
Decent Munzhelele (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Mar 2025

Abstract

Community development through social action has emerged as a crucial pathway for addressing socio-economic challenges and promoting sustainable change. The study explores the role of community-led initiatives in fostering social change within South Africa, focusing on how such grassroots movements contribute to the broader process of community development. The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of community-driven actions on social change, examining their effectiveness in addressing local issues, empowering marginalized groups, and promoting sustainable development. A qualitative approach was employed to capture the depth and nuances of community experiences, with exploratory research guiding the investigation into various community-led programs and their outcomes. Comprehensive desktop research was utilized to gather secondary data, drawing on existing literature, reports, and case studies relevant to the topic. The data collected was then analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key patterns and themes that shed light on the ways in which community action influences social transformation. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of community-led initiatives and offer insights for policy makers, practitioners, and scholars seeking to enhance social development in South Africa and similar contexts.

Copyrights © 2025






Journal Info

Abbrev

IJERLAS

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Library & Information Science Social Sciences Other

Description

This journal accepts articles on results of the research in fields of Education, Cross Culture, Law, Environmental Empowerment which are the latest issues from the results of activities or practical implementations that are problem solving, comprehensive, meaningful, latest and sustainable findings ...