BCPC organizing using the CO process
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The document discusses the importance of community organizing (CO) for strengthening and empowering the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) in the Philippines. It outlines the historical context of community organizing, the process of organizing BCPCs, and emphasizes elements such as education, resource mobilization, and people's participation. The roles of community leaders in facilitating the CO process and ensuring sustainability are also highlighted.
BCPC organizing using the CO process
- 1. ORGANIZING THE BCPC USING THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZING (CO) PROCESS FLORENCE FLORES-PASOS, RSW, MSW
- 2. Why CO? Community Organizing is a strategy that we must use to organize and strengthen the BCPC
- 3. Why CO? With CO techniques, the BCPC is more empowered, functional and sustainable
- 4. Who will facilitate CO? But it takes somebody to facilitate the whole process most Barangays, at this point in time, need help to organize or reactivate the BCPC (based on recent studies)
- 5. And you are the ones given the opportunity to organize and strengthen or reactivate the BCPC in your barangay.
- 6. What is Community Organizing? It is a process of raising people’s awareness on their situation moving them to action to form organizations and mobilizing their resources to respond to their immediate and long-term needs. (UPCSWCD, 1997)
- 7. Community Organizing is… A process Involves interconnected steps… A method Requires strategies and techniques…
- 8. History of CO in the Philippines Precolonial era – Colonial era “Damayan and Bayanihan” Filipino’s expression of mutual aid among their clan, kindred and the barangay. Fostered cooperation and unity.
- 9. History of CO in the Philippines Precolonial era – Colonial era “Damayan and Bayanihan” Filipino’s expression of mutual aid among their clan, kindred and the barangay. Fostered cooperation and unity.
- 10. History of CO in the Philippines 1950s – 1960s Reconstruction Period Rehabilitation and reconstruction of communities destroyed by war. “Social amelioration” was the catch phrase. Establishment of the Social Welfare Administration (SWA) “Dole-out” system
- 11. History of CO in the Philippines 1960s – 1970s Development Decade Grassroots organizing (sectoral and mass-based) Maximum community participation Dev’t agencies: relief rehabilitation, dole-outs, home- based and institutional services Social action: rallies and demonstrations Advocacy and social development
- 12. History of CO in the Philippines 1970s – 1980s Participatory Development Pioneering work of the PECCO in organizing ZOTO, the first people’s organization formed Problems were viewed in its totality and root causes CO was adopted by government as strategy Lessons from NGOs acknowledged Bottom-up rather than top-down decision-making
- 13. History of CO in the Philippines 1980s – 1990s Socio-economic Work People Power Peak of NGO work in the Philippines Two-pronged approach: strengthening POs and implementation of socio-economic programs Community-wide to nationwide organizing resulting to people’s empowerment
- 14. 1990s – 2000s Sustainable Development Gender Development Focused on the alarming depletion of vital resources and degradation of the environment Community practice centered on addressing sectoral and welfare issues like drug addiction, prostitution, child abuse and domestic violence Marked the advent of women’s movement in the Philippines History of CO in the Philippines
- 15. 2000s onwards Social Responsibility Private-Public Partnership More meaningful involvement and participation of the private sector in social development programs Creation of creative partnerships or “creative engagement” between and among private and government History of CO in the Philippines
- 16. The Evolution of CO in the Philippines Precolonial era–Colonial era - “Damayan and Bayanihan” 1950s – 1960s – Reconstruction Period 1960s – 1970s – Development Decade 1970s – 1980s – Participatory Development 1980s – 1990s – Socio-Economic Work 1990s – 2000s – Sustainable Development Gender Development 2000s onwards – Social Responsibility Private-Public Partnership - ERDA: :Creative Engagement”
- 18. Why is there a need to do CO with the BCPC? Elements of CO: Education and Training Organization-building Resource Mobilization People’s participation In the BCPC: There are council members to constantly train and educate There is an organization to develop (council) There are policies, programs and services for children to implement People’s participation is needed for sense of ownership and sustainability
- 19. Empowerment means… Awareness – on the situation of children Critical analysis – causes and effects of children’s issues Participative action – people participate and act Self-reliance – people can eventually do it on their own
- 20. Objectives of CO in the context of the BCPC Facilitate the identification and recognition of children’s rights and needs
- 21. Objectives of CO in the context of the BCPC Continuously raise the awareness of the BCPC members
- 22. Objectives of CO in the context of the BCPC Help BCPC members develop their potentials
- 23. Objectives of CO in the context of the BCPC Form the BCPC structure and mechanisms or systems
- 24. Objectives of CO in the context of the BCPC Assist the BCPC members in harnessing their resources
- 25. Objectives of CO in the context of the BCPC Facilitate action among the members to bring about change
- 26. How is CO done? The process of C.O. evolves gradually and is undertaken in a conscious, deliberate & purposive way.
- 27. Let us look at the process of organizing the community and the BCPC…
- 28. The Process Environmental Scanning (0-4 months) • Establishing contacts • Selection of area to be prioritized • Data gathering • Baseline survey and analysis • Program Consultation CO • Establishing the situation of children for strategic development planning - baseline research in the barangay BCPC
- 29. Sugar is sweeter without child labor Environmental Scanning January 2012 Environmental scanning
- 30. BCPC Step No. 1 community assembly - discuss the situation of children in the barangay - make the residents aware to organize or reactivate the BCPC
- 31. The Process Social Preparation (5-9 months) • Immersion • Awareness raising • Initial Capacity Building sessions • Eyeing for potential leaders for the core • group • Commitment setting CO • Identification and engagement of members BCPC
- 32. BCPC Step No. 2 Convene the potential members of the BCPC based on the DILG Memo Circular No. 2002-121 dated August 5, 2002 for orientation on the CRC and Child 21 – Child Friendly Movement in the Philippines, among others
- 34. (based on DILG-MC 2002-121: Punong Barangay Barangay Kagawad (chair of women and family) Nutrition Scholar Day Care Worker Health Nurse/Midwife DepEd Principal/Teacher-In-Charge Chief Barangay Tanod SK Chairperson BCA representative PTA President or his representative NGO/PO representative Others (church, business) BCPC Composition
- 35. BCPC Step No. 3 Orientation: BCPC rationale, legal bases, functions, composition and indicators of functionality
- 36. Functionality Indicators 1. Records or minutes of meetings of the BCPC, 2. Approved Action Plan of the BCPC with corresponding budget proposal 3. Ordinance providing funds for BCPC’s projects and activities. 4. Accomplishment report of the BCPC to address children’s issues and concerns.
- 37. The Process Training & Mobilization of Leaders (9-12 mos) • Core Group Formation • Continuous Awareness raising • Capacity Building PIME Organizational Mechanics Leadership Facilitation • Regular meetings • Project planning & implementation • Monitoring & Evaluation CO • Selection of officers • Creation of working committees • Annual planning for children for integration in the Barangay Development Plan and Budget BCPC
- 38. BCPC Step No. 4 Identification of Children’s Issues and Concerns: Based on the situation of children in the barangay, identify their priority needs and concerns
- 39. The Process Organizational Development (11-18 months) • Continuous capacity building • VMG session • Registration/accreditation • Partnership-building • Resource mobilization • Trainers’ training CO • Formulation of policies and system of work BCPC
- 40. BCPC Step No. 5 Strategic Planning: outputs: VMG and a comprehensive plan of action for children
- 41. The Process Project Development & Management (15-26 mos) • Continuous PIME • Financial statement writing & proposal-making • Capacity Building • Project development & mgt • Continuous partnership building and networking • Resource mobilization & development CO • Project development and management (conduct of activities) • Building networks and alliances • Resource mobilization BCPC
- 42. BCPC Step No. 6 Implementation and Monitoring of Activities: Facilitate and monitor the continuous conduct of community activities and projects for the welfare of children (based on the plan)
- 43. BCPC Step No. 7 Resource mobilization: Continuously mobilize the support of the community people and other resources both internal and external as well as elicit participation of children in BCPC projects and activities
- 44. BCPC Step No. 8 Meetings: Conduct regular BCPC meetings – to plan, monitor and evaluate the strategic as well as the annual BCPC plans to adjust planned activities
- 45. The Process Sustainability Phase (25-36 mos) • Continuous PIME • Organizational & Project Management systems in-place • Partnership Building/ Networking systems in-place • Resource Mobilization & Development systems • in-place CO • Project development and management • Building networks and alliances • Resource mobilization • Continuous capacity- building BCPC
- 46. The Process Phase-Out (35 mos. onwards) • Project Impact Interdependence Phase–out Plan CO • Evaluation of project impact • Documentation of Best Practices • Independence • Phase out Plan BCPC
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- 48. Elements of Community Organizing education and training Organization building resource mobilization people’s participation & empowerment
- 49. Elements of Community Organizing education and training Organization building resource mobilization people’s participation & empowerment setting up of systems and structures Networking/linkaging fund-raising; tapping of other resources program /project development (planning, implementation, etc) understanding issues and concerns(awareness) critical thinking knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) enhancement
- 50. Community Organizing Framework CO makes the BCPC aware of the situation of children and develops their potentials Education and training CO rouses the BCPC to action Resource Mobilization CO helps the BCPC develop its structure and mechanisms Organization- building CO allows the BCPC to be self-reliant Empowerment P E O P L E ’s P A R T I C I P A T I O N
- 51. Community Organizing Framework and BCPC ActivitiesCO makes the BCPC aware of the situation of children and develops their potentials Education and training BCPC Activities: • Orientation sessions • Consultations • Trainings • Meetings P E O P L E ’s P A R T I C I P A T I O N
- 52. Community Organizing Framework CO helps the BCPC develop its structure and mechanisms Organization- building P E O P L E ’s P A R T I C I P A T I O N Roles of Leaders: Council organizing: Leadership and committees Strategic Planning VMG Formulation By-Laws Work Plan Annual Plan
- 53. Community Organizing Framework CO rouses the BCPC to action Resource Mobilization P E O P L E ’s P A R T I C I P A T I O N Roles of Leaders: Household and community studies Localization of policies and programs Development planning Resource mobilization Evaluaiton and monitoring Networking and coordination
- 54. Community Organizing Framework CO allows the BCPC to be self-reliant Empowerment P E O P L E ’s P A R T I C I P A T I O N Roles of Leaders: Continuous Capacity-building for members Continuous planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for children Institution-building Sustainability Able to mentor other BCPCs
- 55. The Values of CO Respect for human rights Man has worth and dignity. Everybody has the right to participate in decision-making especially on matters that affect their lives.
- 56. The Values of CO Social Responsibility Society has the responsibility to create conditions that permit opportunity and self-fulfillment for individuals.
- 57. The Values of CO Social Justice This value stresses the provision of equal access to basic services and job opportunities. Development can only happen if justice prevails.
- 58. Principles of CO Start where the people are, with their needs, resources and capabilities, and build on them Trust in people Avoid raising expectations and false hopes to the people Start with simple projects and moving towards complex undertakings
- 59. Principles of CO People need help in organizing themselves People have the capacity to change their situation if they are socially aware People learn best as a result of experience
- 60. Principles of CO The responsibility to direct change lies within the people People’s Participation should be geared towards the promotion of the interest of the greater majority People can be mobilized only if they feel they are affected by the problem or that they benefit from a certain project
- 61. Principles of CO Organizing work is biased for the poor Community organizing is not an end in itself, it is a means
- 62. • C ouncil organizing • H ousehold & community studies • I nstitution building • L ocalization of policies & programs • D evelopment planning • R esource mobilization • E valuation and monitoring • N etworking and coordination What are the roles of community leaders in organizing the BCPC?
- 63. Proud of my team of BCPC organizers!
- 64. Welcome to the wonderful world of BCPC organizing! Thank you…