One of the most widespread misconceptions about community development is that in order to help others or form communities, we must place ourselves in a mode comparable to that of a rescue operation.

The people who facilitate the Asset-Based Approach understand that their role is not to save those who have given up, but rather to inspire them, to show the opportunities that are available to those who are considered poor, and to highlight the strengths that can be seen buried beneath a heap of weaknesses.

This contributes to the development of a positive sense of pride and the strength to look forward to the future with optimism.