SOLUTION: Social Action Project

Social Action Project Weeks 3 and 4Team Name: NameRole Introduction: Weeks 1 and 2What is the problem?Why is social housing a “wicked problem”?Literature Review:What is social housing?What are its causes?Who are the principal stakeholders?Where is the problem located?When does it arise?Why is the situation problematic?How did the problem come about?Agree on a sound solution 30 March 2021- 12 April 2021What is the most appropriate solution?a. Generate a range of possible solutionsb. Assess the relative merits of alternative solutionsc. Reach consensus on the best optiona. Generate possible solutionsIdentify a plausible resolution for the problem• Write the problem summary statement on the board• Generate as many solutions as you can• Write all answers without judgment• “Think outside the box” – revisit the factors or conditionscontributing to the problem and research solutions that have beenactually tried by othersb. Short-list optionsCreate a short-list of plausible resolutions based on a few criteria, e.g.,• Effectiveness – are any of the suggested options obviously unlikelyto improve the situation?• Feasibility- are any of the suggested options obviously unfeasiblegiven the available resources like time, materials and expertise?Once you have eliminated all but a couple of the options• Examine the merits of each short-listed option considering the pros(benefits, advantages) and cons (costs, disadvantages)or• Explore the anticipated consequences of each proposed solution(short- and long-term, intended and unintended) and considerwhether they will be negative (-), positive (+) or mixed (?)c. Reach consensusOnce you assessed all the options•Which option is the most reasonable one to pursue?•Agree upon criteria for selecting the most defensible solution from theshort-listed set of options, such as:• Effective: Which option offers the best results for the greatestnumber of people?• Sustainable: Which option promises the most lasting effects (e.g.,availability of helpful resources over time; commitment andinvolvement of all stakeholders; limited unintended impacts on thesocial or physical environment).• Feasible: Which option is the most realistic given the availableresources?• Respectful: Which option best respects the feelings and legitimateinterests of stakeholders?Examples of Youth Action ProjectsExamples of youth social action | YSA Toolkit(careersandenterprise.co.uk)Experiential learning resources for the innovative educator10 Community Action Project Ideas to Wrap Up the School Yearraising funds to support an agency assisting hurricane victims10 Community Action Project Ideas to Wrap Up the School Year –Experiential Learning DepotHomelessness (Social Action Project)Homelessness (Social Action Project) by Olivia Knoll (prezi.com)Young Ambassadors inspire with social action projectsYoung Ambassadors inspire with social action projects | London CityHallSocial Action Project with Centrepoint and YBSAhead Partnership – Social Action Project with Centrepoint and YBSHow to raise awareness of homelessness in your districtHow to raise awareness of homelessness in your district (acsa.org)Suggested Activities and EventsNational Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Ideas.pdf(housingforward.org)Activities for Schools and Youth GroupsActivities-for-youth-groups-2018.pdf (churchhomelesstrust.org.uk)10 Things You Can Do to Raise Awareness for a Cause10 Things You Can Do to Raise Awareness for a Cause(wristbandcreation.com)97 Fundraising Ideas That Can Really Work97 Fundraising Ideas That Can Really Work – TheGivingMachine100 Unique Fundraising Ideas That Actually WorkUnique Fundraising Ideas To Try Today (100 Ideas) | Eventbrite150+ Fundraising Ideas For Nonprofits & Charities150+ Fundraising Ideas (Proven) To Help Raise Money (causevox.com)100+ Unique (And Easy!) Fundraising Ideas100+ Unique (And Easy!) Fundraising Ideas – Funds2OrgsTop 20 Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas20 Easy Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas | Mightycause Blog