Trust in an object is the knowledge or belief that its actions, future state or properties will be in accordance with our wishes. If we do not have such certainty, then trust is also accompanied by hope. The object of trust can be any, e.g. a person, animal, object, substance, institution, society, deity. In the case of interpersonal relations, trust most often concerns the honesty of the other party towards us, which does not necessarily mean honesty towards others, e.g. in a criminal group. Trust may, but does not have to, be reciprocated; it is one of the basic interpersonal bonds, both in the family and social groups, and can be particularly valuable in crisis situations. Trust is given to the person in whom one believes. This is a concept analyzed in many disciplines such as psychology and sociology. Trust is the basis of interpersonal bonds.

The process that takes place during the Community Building Workshops, being a natural human process, causes trust to gradually increase. There is always someone who begins the process of sharing their difficult experiences. Their trust in the group causes others to start trusting, one by one. It starts with the workshop group and then extends to everyday life. The question is, do we gain anything by trusting strangers? What is left for me from trusting? Basically, it is a sense of security and respect for others for having the courage to share something important, often difficult.

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