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What does it mean?
People stay together to survive basic needs like food and shelter in a dangerous world.
In plain terms
We team up to stay alive and safe.
What can you take from it?
Community is essential for survival.

Where it applies

  • crisis
  • hardship
  • teamwork

Putting it to work

  • build local support
  • share resources
  • plan together

Questions to consider

  • Who helps you survive?
  • What binds your community?

Another view

Some can survive independently.

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