Why is capacity building considered a success?

Short Answer #

Because strong community capacity increases the likelihood that language revitalization efforts will continue into the future.

Expanded Answer #

Many projects focus on immediate deliverables. Capacity building focuses on long-term strength. Examples include:

• Training language workers
• Developing educators
• Strengthening governance
• Improving organizational systems
• Creating sustainable workflows

Capacity creates resilience. When communities possess strong internal expertise, they become less dependent on outside support. Language revitalization becomes more sustainable. This is one reason FNEF places significant emphasis on capacity building. The strongest long-term outcomes often come from communities that continually strengthen their own capabilities.