Let’s Figure It Out Together!

The definition of 'communities safety' exceeds way beyond cctv cameras, safe transit & locked doors — it’s about creating a culture where people feel acknowledged, safe, heard, and supported. And whether you’re running a neighborhood group, leading a team, or managing communities at an MNC, you’ve got a huge part to play in making that happen.

So, why not get together with other awesome community folks like yourself and swap stories, ideas, and tips on what actually works / doesn't work / has worked in the past but doesn't anymore? This half-day hangout is all about sharing lived experiences on how to build safer spaces — the kind where people look out for each other and feel good showing up every day.

No boring lectures here! But, lots of valuable discussions around community safety. We’re keeping it interactive, fun, and super useful. You’ll leave with fresh ideas you can actually put into action, plus a bunch of new friends who care about safety just as much as you do.

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

• Welcome & Warm-Up

• Friendly introductions and quick icebreaker activity: “Safety Snapshots” — participants share a quick story about a time they felt especially safe or unsafe in a community.

• Overview of the day’s goals and agenda.

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

• Tools & Strategies for Building Safer Communities

• Introduce practical tools and strategies like community watch programs, effective communication, conflict resolution, and mental health awareness.

• Case study walk-through: A success story from a community that improved safety through innovative leadership and engagement.

• Group activity: In small breakout groups, design a simple safety initiative tailored for your community.

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

• Break & Informal Chat

• Light refreshments and networking opportunity.

• Encourage participants to discuss ideas informally and exchange contacts.

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

• The Role of Leadership & HR in Community Safety

• Interactive discussion on leadership’s role in shaping safety culture.

• Tips on how HR can support psychological safety and inclusivity.

• Role-playing exercise: Handling a safety concern or conflict with empathy and effectiveness.

11:40 AM – 12:10 PM

• Creating Your Community Safety Action Plan

• Guided session where participants create their own actionable plan for enhancing safety in their communities.

• Prompts include identifying priorities, stakeholders, resources, and next steps.

• Peer feedback and suggestions.

12:10 PM – 12:30 PM

• Wrap-Up & Sharing Commitments

• Volunteers share their key takeaways and action plan highlights.

• Facilitator closes with an encouraging message about the power of collective effort.

• Provide resources and contact info for ongoing support and collaboration.

NOTE
The Agenda is subject to change over time as the event builds.