COPAR Flashcards
What is the goal of community organizing in COPAR?
The goal is to establish an organization of the people, for the people, and by the people to address community issues collectively.
Does community organizing need to be done on a large scale?
No, it can start on a small scale, targeting a particular sector or population group, but involving everyone is ideal.
What is Participatory Action Research (PAR)?
It is a community-directed process where people gather, analyze data, and take action to solve community problems.
What is the nurse’s role in PAR?
The nurse acts as a guide, helping the community learn how to collect data, analyze it, and develop a plan of action.
How is CO different from PAR?
CO (Community Organizing) can be done by the nurse, involving data collection and surveys.
PAR (Participatory Action Research) must be done by the community itself.
What is COPAR?
COPAR is a process of engaging people to actively participate in bringing about change in their community through research and mobilization.
What are the three core values of COPAR?
Human Rights – Everyone has the right to a better life.
Social Justice – Everyone has a right to a fair and just society.
Social Responsibility – Health is a shared responsibility, requiring collective effort.
What does the acronym “FACES” stand for in COPAR?
Focus – Self-reliance, ensuring people acquire knowledge and skills to sustain change.
Aim – Community development that is inclusive and benefits everyone.
Concept – Teamwork, where “Together Everyone Achieves More”.
Element – Participation, which is essential for progress.
Strategies (3Ts) – Teaching, Training, and Transfer of Technology to build capacity.
Step 1: Pre-Entry Phase
What are the criteria for selecting a partner community?
The community should have:
100 or more families
Economically marginalized population
Accessible location
A safe peace and order situation
What activities are done in the pre-entry phase?
Conducting ocular visits/inspections
Finding a contact person to gather informal information about the community
Step 2: Entry and Integration Phase
Why is contract setting important in this phase?
It clarifies the terms of partnership, expectations, and engagement timeline to avoid confusion and frustration.
How does a nurse gain community acceptance?
By:
Courtesy calls to local leaders
Formalizing partnerships with agencies
Establishing rapport and trust
Imbibing community life through immersion or frequent visits
Social Investigation / Community Study
Identifying community problems with the participation of community members.
What is Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA)?
It is a method where community members and organizers map resources, hazards, and demographics.
What is community diagnosis?
A process of gathering, collating, and analyzing data to determine community problems.
What are the two types of community diagnosis?
Comprehensive – Done at the beginning and end of COPAR to measure improvement.
Problem-Oriented – Focuses on a specific community concern.
What tools are used for data collection?
Surveys and interviews, ensuring tools are valid and reliable.
What key data should be collected?
Demographics (age, sex, civil status, religion)
Socioeconomic status (education, occupation)
Health status
Environmental conditions (waste management, ventilation)
When does leader identification begin?
From the beginning of COPAR, by observing people who show commitment to the community.
What are the criteria for selecting a community leader?
Economically marginalized
Well-respected in the community
Good moral standing
Non-formal leader (not holding official government positions)
What is the role of the core group?
They act as the foundation of the organization, leading the community’s efforts.
What training is provided to the core group?
SWOT Analysis
Self-awareness leadership training (SALT)
Financial literacy
Project management
What happens in this phase?
The core group organizes the community, calling for assemblies and implementing initiatives.
What are the five focus areas of community projects?
Health
Education
Livelihood
Physical environment
Socio-spiritual formation
What structure is formed in the community organization?
The core group elects officers (President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, PRO, Auditor), and subcommittees (Health, Education, Livelihood).
When does phase-out occur?
When the community is capable of running itself, implementing policies, and sustaining initiatives.
How is the success of COPAR evaluated?
Through comprehensive community diagnosis, comparing before and after data (e.g., improved nutrition after a feeding program).
What happens after the phase-out?
The community takes over, and the facilitators move to another project site.
What are the two major phases of COPAR?
Social Preparation Phase – Covers pre-entry to social investigation.
Social Mobilization Phase – Covers leader spotting to social mobilization.
Do the COPAR steps happen sequentially?
No, they overlap except for social mobilization, which occurs only after leaders are identified.
What is the ultimate goal of COPAR?
To develop self-reliant communities with shared leadership and sustainable programs.
What role does the nurse play in COPAR?
The nurse is a facilitator, not a leader, empowering the community to solve its own problems.
