Talbiyeh camp improvement project and the challenges of community participation

“We designed this!” the little girl said with bright eyes as she pointed proudly towards the play area (Figure 10.2). The newly constructed space was the delight of children, neighbors, and, especially, the Work Group. The multi-use area was a result of year-long discussions, workshops, meetings, and negotiations. Everybody thought that this was a great initiation of the Work Group plans for improving the camp; however, things did not proceed as planned.