A proposal gives a community a plan it can assess.

The idea

Describe the need, propose an action, identify resources and responsibilities, and ask for the support needed.

Examples

  • El barrio carece de espacios para cultivar alimentos.The neighborhood lacks spaces for growing food.
  • Proponemos crear un huerto comunitario.We propose creating a community garden.
  • El proyecto aprovechará un solar municipal.The project will use a municipal plot.
  • Las personas voluntarias prepararán la tierra.Volunteers will prepare the soil.
  • Necesitamos herramientas, agua y semillas.We need tools, water and seeds.
  • Solicitamos apoyo para comenzar en primavera.We request support to begin in spring.

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Watch out

A promising idea without people, materials or a realistic start cannot yet be assessed.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the suitable completion. El vecindario ___ un lugar de encuentro. (necesita / olvida)

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    necesita

    necesita identifies the local need.

  2. Choose the suitable completion. Para responder a esa necesidad, ___ abrir una sala. (proponemos / cerramos)

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    proponemos

    proponemos introduces the planned action.

  3. Choose the suitable completion. Para reparar los bancos necesitamos ___. (herramientas / despedidas)

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    herramientas

    herramientas names resources needed for the work.

Use it today

Propose a local project with a need, action and resources.