Chapter 10 Flashcards
People are organized into associations, societies etc in order to achieve common goals
which ultimately may give/contribute benefits to the person/ individual, groups/
associations, and to the community.
CONCEPT OF ORGANIZATION
is composed of a group of people, with a purpose, implementing
specific tasks/activities covering specific geographic areas or defined boundaries
ORGANIZATION
is a process where people who live in proximity to each other
come together into an organization that acts in their shared self-interest.
Community Organizing
under the rubric of leadership development,
they devote considerable time and resources to develop the skills, knowledge , and
responsibilities of their members. “ never do for others what they can do for
themselves” is known as the iron rule of organizing.
Teach by showing, learn by doing
is basically the process of establishing a viable and functional
community organization that is created to contribute to sustainable development of
rural communities.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION APPROACH
participative culture and influence in decisions = CO considers
participation as an end in itself. We are convinced that societal changes come about
most often through the involvement, instigation and commitment of many people.
Live with People
a vision to give the change process- not a piece of
meat but an integrated approach = CO is a value based process by which people
are brought together in organizations to jointly act in the interest of their
communities and the common good
An integrated approach
a critical perspective= organization seeking to change
policies and institutions that are not working. In many communities, they are
the only force promoting institutional accountability and responsiveness
Not relief but release
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Not relief but release
An integrated approach
Teach by showing, learn by doing
Live with People
It can be used to motivate and challenge people to organize themselves towards
the desired change.
Problem
It is the right of all people to participate in decision making on issues affecting
them
Participation
Establishing good relationships and trust building are important foundations in CO
PEOPLE
People empowerment is the goal of community organizing, there is strength in
numbers only when people are organized. If people work together, they become
stronger.
POWER
In community organizing, process and relationship are as important as the solutions
to the problems.
PROCESS
MAJOR PROCESSES OF COMMUNITY
ORGANIZING
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
ORGANIZATION BUILDING
DEVELOPING STRUCTURES
MOBILIZATION
enables grass-root people to sustain work together. This enables members to pool
their strength and resources.
ORGANIZATION BUILDING
At the heart of the process of transformation is the understanding of the true nature
to empower the community in terms of where they have been, where they are, and
where they are needed to go. CO is viewed as the only capacity building strategy
that prioritizes essential community –base building, and authentic leadership
development.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
to function effectively on a sustained basis in the context of collective leadership,
free and equal participation and organized action
DEVELOPING STRUCTURES
collaborative work and community building is a very essential lifeblood of achieving
and sustaining healthy communities. Mobilizing in community organizing is
tantamount to experiential, community based, adult education and democratic
participation SUSTAINING. Creating a learning organization with an action-reflection
change –and action
MOBILIZATION
ROLES OF THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Facilitator
Animator
Enabler
Catalyst
uses methods and practices that make a group process easier and ensure
that everyone works on the same problem using the same approach
Facilitator
facilitates heightened awareness and understanding of issues/ problems for
a social decision.
Enabler
helps the community discover and uses all its potential for creative and
constructive teamwork
Animator
helps hasten the process of planned change and make sure the organizing
process is fully understood.
Catalyst
qualities that a community organizer should have
Imagination
Sense of humor
Blurred vision of a better world
Strong ego/ sense of oneself -
An Organized Personality
A free open mind, and political relativity
Ability to create the new out of the old
happens when people or community becomes aware and start
asking why they are in such a situation.
awakening stage
the process/ stages in the awakening stage
Pre-entry
ENTRY STAGE
It’s extremely important that you get to know the community you will be working in
and the history of the issue you will address.
Pre-entry
is an important part of CO, as it lays the
foundation for all the work that comes afterwards.
ONE ON ONE/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
This is the initial step towards integrating into the Barangay / Community. It is
important for you to project credibility
Entry Stage
the process where you stay or live in the community for a better
understanding and experience on the community’s way of life and to develop the much
needed good relationship with them
Community immersion
where the people act together to bring about change and
take the opportunity to plan, implement, and evaluate their actions.
Empowerment Stage
is an association of people living in the
same geographic location and sharing the same problems and potential solutions
community-based organization or CBO
In this stage begins to adopt systems, procedures and strengthen the structure to
sustain the change process.
INSTITUTIONALIZING STAGE
the process whereby the CO gradually leaves management and CBO project
activities with the CBO until the organization has achieved self-reliance and capacity
to sustain. A
Exit
you must be imaginative to understand the characteristics and the
proper pattern of the community you are working with. You possess the extra high
level of awareness and sensitivity to pick up on individual and group dynamics.
Imagination
you set the mood and tone for the meeting. Humor makes
difficult things easy and builds a friendly atmosphere to make the group feel
comfortable
Sense of Humor
it is important that people will realize that you
have no preconceived program. You lead the change process but you can’t decide
nor discuss for them.
Blurred vision of the better world
you help people to believe in themselves. A leader who
builds people’s confidence so that they can accomplish what they have never
accomplished before.
an organized personality
organizers are neutral. They do not take
sides. Their primary concern is for the group to arrive at a consensus, and their
challenge is to motivate people to act on their common interest
A free open mind, and political relativity
organizers develop new relationships
out of old ones- by linking one person to another and by linking whole
networks of people together.
Ability to create the new out of the old
