Time Banking: Foundations for Sustainable Communities

Time Banking: Foundations for Sustainable Communities

Author:Nur Shafira Azizan et al.
Publisher: UM Press
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789674884611
Pages: 82p
Weight: 257g
Year: 2026
Price: RM35

The idea for Time Banking: Foundations for Sustainable Communities grew out of a deep desire to reimagine how communities care for one another, beyond monetary systems and traditional service structures. In a world increasingly defined by individualism, economic inequality, and ageing populations, time banking offers a simple yet profound alternative: exchange your time, build relationships, and strengthen community ties.

This manual is the product of years of research, pilot initiatives, and collaborative efforts with community members, social workers, policy advocates, and healthcare professionals. It is designed not only as a practical guide but also as an invitation to explore a model where everyone’s time is valued equally, where skills are shared, and where older adults, youth, and marginalised groups can participate with dignity and purpose. Whether you’re a community organiser, public health practitioner, student, or policymaker, this guide provides the foundational knowledge and stepby-step tools needed to initiate, manage, and grow a time banking system in your local context.