Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship Lesson 3 part 1

Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship Lesson 3 part 1

1. Community Engagement

2. Have you seen or participated in bayanihan before? 2 2

3. Bayanihan is a Filipino cultural trait wherein people volunteer to help a family move to a new place by literally carrying the house to its new location. 3 3

4. Bayanihan or the community spirit of Filipinos is displayed in various ways. 4

5. An example of community spirit is the act of volunteerism whenever there are crises experienced in the country. 5

6. Bayanihan is an example of community action and community engagement. 6

7. Get a partner and have a short conversation concerning your ideas and experiences about community engagement. 7 Think-Pair-Listen-Share

8. 8 Do you have any knowledge or experience related to community engagement? How was your experience?

9. 9 What did you like most about these experiences?

10. 10 If given the chance, what advocacies would you volunteer for in the future? Why are you interested in these advocacies?

11. 11 What are the different forms of community action?

12. 12 Community Engagement Community engagement is “the process of working collaboratively with and through groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the well-being of those people.” Military personnel partner with medical teams in providing health education to remote areas in the country.

13. 13 Community Engagement individual’s’ involvement in voluntary work Voluntary Organization

14. 14 Community Engagement a practice wherein the members use their skills and talents to meet the collective goals of the community Citizen Participation

15. 15 Community Engagement a collective action where people voluntarily and mutually cooperate to improve the physical, social, and economic conditions of a community Community Development

16. 16 Community Engagement grounded on human rights, social justice, respect for diversity, and equality Community Development

17. 17 Community Engagement supports communities and improves their access to opportunities and other needs Community Development

18. 18 Community Action Modalities Community action activities through community engagement can be implemented in many different ways.

19. 19 Community Action Modalities Partnerships can be with government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and the private sector.

20. 20 Community Action Modalities Community organizing Community education Capacity building Community development Community service Research and advocacy May include:

21. 21 Benefits of Community Engagement Participating in community action activities has shown positive outcomes, not only through the results of community engagement initiatives but also through the process itself.

22. 22 Benefits of Community Engagement Improvement of physical, social, and economic conditions Facilitation of community engagement Improved sense of community and community competence Interpersonal benefits Coalition building

23. 23 Benefits of Community Engagement Increased motivation and confidence to participate Facilitation of community engagement Improved sense of community and community competence Interpersonal benefits Coalition building

24. 24 Benefits of Community Engagement Strengthens emotional ties and social support Facilitation of community engagement Improved sense of community and community competence Interpersonal benefits Coalition building

25. 25 Benefits of Community Engagement Improvement in leadership, group cohesion Facilitation of community engagement Improved sense of community and community competence Interpersonal benefits Coalition building

26. 26 Benefits of Community Engagement Partnerships and better linkages guarantee efficient delivery of services. Identification of community needs and enhancement in delivering of social services Increased community involvement Academic and research benefits

27. 27 Benefits of Community Engagement Cultivates social cohesion or connectedness and solidarity Promotes “bonding” that strengthens relationships and trust in the social capital Involvement in planning that leads to a sense of community feeling Identification of community needs and enhancement in delivering of social services Increased community involvement Academic and research benefits

28. 28 Benefits of Community Engagement Access to information and resources for potential research that would benefit the whole community Identification of community needs and enhancement in delivering of social services Increased community involvement Academic and research benefits

29. 29 As a student and as a member of the youth sector, what do you think is the importance of community engagement? 29

30. 30 Impacts of Community Engagement Serves as a platform for individuals’ voices to be heard Cultivates a sense of control that leads to community ownership Community ownership also refers to the sense of being responsible for the development of one’s community. Empowerment

31. 31 Impacts of Community Engagement Improvement in existing policies in the community Community engagement is about promoting the people’s own capacity for change. The members of the community can be catalysts for change. Policy Change and Social Change

32. 32 Impacts of Community Engagement Community development Transformation of social and economic conditions is made possible. Community development = Enhanced well-being Enhanced Community Well-Being

33. 33 Impacts of Community Engagement Fosters learning and development of skills needed for sustainable change Learning more about other cultures reinforces social exchange. Learning new skills is necessary for sustainable development. Capacity Building

34. 34 Impacts of Community Engagement Being able to help allows volunteers to experience feelings of fulfillment, individual confidence, and competence. Personal and collective efficacies are necessary in equipping for regeneration activities. Personal and Collective Efficacy

35. 35 Think about one community action initiative present in your local community. Describe this initiative following the given ideas below and on the next slides. The name of the program is:

36. 36 Think about one community action initiative present in your local community. Describe this initiative following the given ideas below and on the next slides. The issues this program aims to address are: 1. 2. 3.

37. 37 Think about one community action initiative present in your local community. Describe this initiative following the given ideas below and on the next slides. I think this program is effective because... 1. 2. 3.

38. 38 Think about one community action initiative present in your local community. Describe this initiative following the given ideas below and on the next slides. I think this program has disadvantages like... 1. 2. 3.

39. 39 Think about one community action initiative present in your local community. Describe this initiative following the given ideas below and on the next slides. I think this program can further improve through.. 1. 2. 3.

40. 40 Community engagement is “the process of working collaboratively with and through groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the well-being of those people.” Common and important elements in the process of community engagement are voluntary work, citizen participation, and community development.

41. 41 Community action activities through community engagement can be implemented in many different ways and may vary according to the type of community and issues to be addressed. It can be through campaigns or advocacies, research, or policymaking.

42. 42 The benefits of community engagement include the following: Facilitation of community development Improved sense of community and community competence Interpersonal benefits Coalition building

43. 43 The benefits of community engagement include the following: Identification of community needs and enhancement in delivering social services Increased community involvement Academic and research benefits

44. 44 The impacts of community engagement are the following: Empowerment Policy change and social change Enhanced community well-being Capacity building Personal and collective efficacy

45. Cite practical ways on how community engagement empowers communities. Explain your answer.