Leaders are the core of any great community. In order for a community to become great and sustain its greatness, it requires leaders, not only from the outside but also from within. Leadership development is a critical component of community success and sustainability.
But who is responsible for leadership development in impoverished communities?
(Although these communities are often places philanthropic people can give back, where researchers can conduct studies, and where a myriad of churches seek to save souls…)
But who is responsible for the development of the next generation of leaders who will work to improve community conditions?
(Although these communities are frequently displayed on the nightly news and they are often the target but not the recipients of grant funds…)
But who is responsible for the young minds who grow and develop and want to positively contribute to their own community?
These communities need a hand up and not a hand out. They may need assistance from the outside in the midst of a crisis, but a critical element of emergency preparedness should be consideration for future sustainability which requires an dependent or interdependent infrastructure.
But the question remains, who is responsible?
Stirring Up Trouble by DrVLoLil 
I can’t say that such a responsibility lies only with a selected few, but rather the general public. Society does not demand any person to go into the community and invest in others but it society would like to continually move forward maybe they should think of doing so. It reminds me of the argument certain taxpayers make against contributing to the public school system because they don’t have children receiving the education. Well, that is correct but one day those kids that are in school, provided by the public, will be taking your blood pressure, building your home, fixing your car, providing all your basic life essentials. Your investment is just as important because it contributes to society as a whole and the same goes with investing in communities, especially impoverished communities. I wouldn’t dare say it’s an easy task, even a manageable task. This would have to have a whole communities investment to build trust in a way where the guidance given can be accepted and lived out. Speaking in an applicable manner, I would suggest a consistent face/organization within the community that can build trust with those around them. When the generous groups, ready to give a “hand out” come by, let them go to the organization within rather then the individuals. Let it all filter through the one group or organization that is working on personal relationship and development within the community and allow them to build up leaders for society.
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