Community Empowerment Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Forging Healthier Communities Through Civic Engagement

Explore how civic engagement fosters community well-being through voting, advocacy, and volunteerism. Learn from local leaders about inclusive participation and its impact on health and belonging.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Hunger and Health: The Devastating Impact of Structural Racism

Explore the profound connection between structural racism, hunger, and health outcomes, examining systemic inequalities and their far-reaching consequences on marginalized communities.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Advancing Racial Equity and Environmental Justice - Opportunity, Justice, and The Power of Place

Exploring the intersection of environmental justice, conservation, and racial equity, with insights on community power, policy, and strategies for addressing current crises affecting Black and Indigenous communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Youth Leaders Unlocking Justice - Advancing Community Transformation in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Exploring youth-led initiatives in Lawrence, MA to address inequities and promote community transformation, featuring insights from young leaders and local organizations on advancing justice and safety.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Shared Prosperity: Building Power for an Equitable Rural Economy

Explore strategies for building inclusive, vibrant rural economies through racial equity, community empowerment, and diverse workforce development. Learn from successful initiatives and gain actionable insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Strengthening Regional Industry Supply Value Chains - IDEA 4

Explore strategies to strengthen regional industry supply chains through collaboration, trust-building, and leveraging local knowledge for economic development and community empowerment.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Power of Arts to Mobilize, Organize and Heal - A Conversation with Trombone Shorty

Explore the impact of music on Troy Andrews' life and art, and discover how the Trombone Shorty Foundation nurtures talent, opening possibilities for the next generation of artists in New Orleans and beyond.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Latino-Driven Solutions and Community Resilience During COVID-19 Crisis

Explore Latino-driven solutions addressing inequities in health, housing, and education exposed by COVID-19, focusing on community resilience and empowerment for sustainable change.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Twenty Years of Life - Challenging Health Disparities Through Community Investment

Exploring how zip codes impact health outcomes and life expectancy, with insights on community-driven initiatives to address health disparities and create positive change in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Preventing the Next Gun Tragedy - The Work of Sandy Hook Promise

Empowering communities to prevent gun violence through innovative strategies, led by inspiring advocates who share personal experiences and effective approaches.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Bridges to Opportunity - Social Mobility for All

Explore strategies to enhance social mobility, focusing on policies and programs that challenge barriers to opportunity, especially for communities of color and Native American youth.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Building Community Wealth - Transformative Leadership in Place

Explore transformative leadership strategies for building community wealth and fostering sustainable local development through innovative place-based approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Reverend Dr. Raphael Warnock on Building Strong Families - The Father Factor

Reverend Warnock discusses the importance of fathers in building strong families, addressing issues like voting rights, living wages, and criminal justice reform to support Black communities.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Reaching Rural Populations - Strategies for Improving Healthcare Access

Innovative strategies to improve healthcare access in rural areas: local empowerment, telemedicine, hub-and-spoke models, and increased resources for underserved communities.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED-Ed

How Poachers Became Caretakers

Innovative conservation approach in Namibia: empowering local communities, including former poachers, to protect endangered species, resulting in successful wildlife preservation.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk