Issues And Challenges in Sustaining Community-Based Societies

Abstract

Community-Based Societies (CBS) serve multiple roles in community development, such as addressing local concerns, fulfilling communal requirements, and enhancing the overall welfare of the community. The CBS serve as a means of assisting the government in addressing societal problems and fulfilling the needs of particular population groups. The establishment of societies enables the execution of initiatives designed to tackle the difficulties encountered by the specific group, while also promoting improved cooperation between the community and the society. However, there is a growing trend of societies inactivity and dissolution inside numerous establishments. Hence, this study was conducted to address the concerns and obstacles encountered by the societies in sustaining their operational vitality. The present study employs a qualitative research methodology. A total of 17 individual participated in two Focus Group Discussion sessions. The results obtained from thematic analysis using Atlas.Ti were categorized into three distinct themes: ‘the availability of financial resources prerequisite for the implementation of community program’, ‘requires dedication and participation more appropriate for volunteering’ and ‘leadership and personal qualities’. The study's findings indicate that the society plays a crucial role in enhancing community well-being. Nevertheless, it is crucial to address internal issues related to the organization of society expeditiously.