Family-Based Community Development (FBCD) is a community-centered approach that places the family at the core of social and economic development. In the African context, families are the primary units of care, socialization, production, and cultural transmission. Social work recognizes that strengthening families leads to stronger communities, improved well-being, and sustainable development. FBCD focuses on empowering families to become self-reliant while addressing poverty, inequality, health challenges, and social exclusion through community participation and local resource mobilization. In Africa, the concept of family extends beyond the nuclear household to include the extended family, relatives, and kinship networks. These relationships provide emotional, social, and economic support, particularly during crises such as illness, unemployment, or natural disasters. FBCD builds on these traditional support systems by promoting collective responsibility and encouraging families to work together in solving community problems. Social workers acknowledge indigenous knowledge, customs, and cultural values while designing interventions that strengthen family resilience. The primary objective