Chapter V Social Mobilization Objectives: 1. define social mobilization and the elements of social ‘mobilization ‘cuss the benefits of social mobilization to the commanity folate the management process and role of community worker: 4, Geawtte mobilfsion cycle ‘3 come up with dation analysis report & their community ‘getaes ey on sd ft of government, Ses od ot : ‘non-government sectors and citizens to work for sustainable social, esis and piel dovlopmest. ‘Thebes of sti ‘bien to communi enemas and timp aly and "Sly cnt bn sntined within an ening pti, plcy Tet eplaory enirnnest al whore melanam for taking Spence ed lnmons at te commanty Teel to polky ae Serco ‘The Concept of Socal Mobilization Social mobilization i an approach and tool tht enables people to organize for eolective action, by pooling resources and Bailing solidarity required to revolve common problems end work towards communky advaneomeat. It isa proceas that empowers ‘Nomen snd men fo organize thet own democratically sel governing (raups or community organizations enabling them to inte and Seagol thir own perso and communal organizations which fable them finite and onto her own personal and consmunel flevelopments, as opposed to mere participation in an initiative designed by the goverment or eterna organization. SEREEEEEEEEEEE Key Blements of Social Mobilizati From worldwide experience there ae fur basic elements of sccial mobilization Organizational development- process in which community members, especially the poor form ther own groups or ganizations basod on common development ierests and reeds that are best served by organizing themstves a6 2 [roup. "Before oe bacomss a momber of a CBO, the Individual sugges against a harsh cqviroament. Once hate is organized in broadbesed group, the individual has the leverage with which to address and tackle problems hich helshe ould not have done aloe” (Pandey, 2002). ‘+ Promoting sefreliance, expecially ofthe poor members of the organization which would in turn enhance their ality 2 aripats in the organization’ affairs onan equal basis Capital Formation for development through Community Savings Capit formation hough mobilization of savings) uhanees community organization's power to realize is full “Savings generated by indvidal members ar the asets Of the community organizauon and are the first stop towards their falfrciance” Pandey, 2002) Accumulated savings ean be used for Ineral eet wit mes, (1 enable individual members to engage In income generation actives while t the same time, accumalaing the organisation's capital base. Thy can also be used for enterprise development tthe community lve. Savings can serve atthe basis Fornccess wo external services, for example, microfinance. They can tho frm the basis for community erganization's contribution to Focal development initiatives, which i escnial in loalitis where jovemment capacities to adres al scial needs ofa community are ery limited.‘Training for Human Resource Development ‘Coramunity members can maximize their potential not only by organizing themselves but alo by upgrading their exiting skills to bier manage new ipute-business and community initiatives and tstablish efective links with local government and oer actors. The (Change Agent (ve the organization or individual faciitating the ‘socal moblization process) can support direct tining, exchange sists and other expacitybulding actives based on neds identified by the members ofthe community oranization, These can cover: Chpizaional deveppment, eadethip, savings and. cris Dreprammers,agricuure, aaural resource management, and cer ey reas. Local human resource development can be best promoted ‘wen tained individuals take up the responsibilty to tran other community members Secio- Economie development Socio-sonomic developmen itiatives area grat incentive for community members to organize themselves. Kis important therefore thal an initiative which inclodes social mobilization provides suppor inthe form of maching grants or acess to ered, ‘harketing andor services that wil ead to tangible improvemens fn cial économie conditions within th community. The process of ‘emtfying, community iris, participatory planning, lmplemating and monitoring of actots helps not ony to improve Toca! conditions but also to empower people and their organizations If wel factted, this process can result in inereased institutional cacy, social satus and voice (especially for tisndvamnaged people, including women, the poor and youth). Those {eauls in tur Moivate people to remain organized as they Dogin to “njoy the benefits of eollecuve action and recognized its potetial 0 ‘real oF infueace change in thee commis, Facilitating the Social Mobilization Process There are grassroots social movements that have emerged from within communities, the isolation poverty and renting justi or powerlessness of ctzens, particularly in rural area in SERRE RESEEEEEE Aesopng cous, calls fo extemal suport he initia sings of the social mobilization process, ae In countries wit mated experience of social mobilization, 3 ‘combination of international and ‘ational community mobilizes brings to bear international experience and local knowledge which fare Doth essential factors for success. ‘Advocacy ~ clement which is focused on various actors win could ‘rete the postive eaviroament for program or sonvice delivery Information, Eduestion and Communittion (IEC) ~ 8 set of ‘ccuraté and consistent information onthe programs aad srviess 35 {timely response by thor in direct contact withthe communities. ‘Community Organizing ~ Individual and Community groups ae Ahlen of wht do aneng tens improve ‘Capacity Building ~ Social mobilization ca only bo sustained ifthe fetwork ofthe advocates and mobiles are continually expanded + Capacity biding (people) * lnsitutional Development (Organization) ‘Community Empowerment and Program Sustainability ‘© Empowerment is the process of poopl taking action to fovereome the cbstacles 10 progress where thie action involves geting more control ofr their situation © Community Empowerment enables individuals and community to do their own thinking and reflection to improve tei stun ‘+ Sustainability comes only when individuals, groups, and communis ae ownesip of he problems 20Institutional Development Socks to improve the ability ofthe inttaton to carry ou its mandate, mission aod vision and achieve its goals and objectives. Key levels; System, process, networks financial capacity, [Networking and Alliances Bailing Social Moblization'ssuecess depends onthe identification cof relevat individuals and groups who can contribute othe ‘chievement gf the prograr's goals. ‘+ Partners are ties with whom we work ied Allies are thise who have similar interests and programs vith but with whom we may not work directly. Benefits of Socal Mobilization Poverty Alleviation Social Mobilization isan important tol inthe over) alleviation proves, ati enables communties and the poor fonselves to‘engage actively in solving thir own problems and feeively tackling povery in its multidimensional form. The Principles of social mobilization ensure equity, henee issues of ender based, racial and ethic based disrimination are most likely drssed ‘Promoting Demncratie Governance Experince shows that poverty fad bad governance mutually reinforce, a they foster exclsive of citizens fom decision making process, lack of access to basic Serves, lack of opportunity, dependency, and limited valability of public ods, Social mobilization must insiutionalize within ioverament fr ito be effecive, This would encourage participation fh decision aking, bid espaciy for paniepatoy planning, Dild a ‘common vision on development and. ensure tansparency. Tasttutionalizstion of such efforts can only be effective if a decstrlized system of governs, including fiscal decentralization is im place anf funcional, Social mobibzation can facilitate leadership at he lacal level making society more effective as third and legitimate partner in development BEEEEEEESSESEE Bein fl trot eee td eed ee ae oo ere rep ers pte nae tsa aa Tees oC Sr ed avronment by orang people ober ober manage i xual eo sop nf pit Crvrenment troup prontng propa lal ayo itn anew to pli deg, a Conflict Prevention ~ 2s poople organized to 25 people {0 address common Droblems, and to collectively” improve their socio-economic ondition in an equitable, democratic and traneparent manner, possiblity of cont canbe significantly reduced :a NS Sensitization and Clearance Sessions with Jocal leaders and goverment officials Awareness Raising Public mectings with members of true “Mobitizer Training Organizing the community workers. Community Organizing puting together different communities BEESESSSSSE pe Management Training The training of community faders and Ibiza (e how to prepare and write effective project designs), Participatory Assessment Identify priority problems (erefore ‘rionty goal as souions). ‘Community Action Plan (CAP) Consistent with District Plas and Corununity Priors, ‘Community Project Designs Crested from and submited by target, ‘communities as repos : Negotistion Proposals iscusted until they meet cveryone expectation lementation Begies work starts by community members on ‘community projets Monitoring and Reporting A Requirement of implementation ‘Work Continues Untt Comph ‘porting, payments 2 Implementation, monitoring, ‘Official Completion Ceremony Invite more community project esas, Community Management Proceses Analysis eis collective proces of examining the prevailing foci, politcal, economic, environmental, caltial onditions “and! spiral ‘conditions of a given oman. Ii a preparatory stp to actual planning process 1. Siuaton Roles of Community Workers in Siteation Analysis 1. Determine how they can improve the prevailing situation to ‘chive community goals 2, Gallectvely understand and define community needs and problems. : +5, Renu change strategie and resources, and making decisions ‘mow to mplment the idetfied solutions ‘Step in Facitatng Situation Analysis 1 rian 1 Sevcuahing i 4 Presson of Community Profle { PazEiatin, Valdtion sad Approval ofthe Community Prete 6. Fealition ofthe Community Pro and Dissension coc © mp cy reieeencot mies ee Soi anaes seas Role of Community Workers ia Panaing 1 ecb the aes hi community nds and rblems 2 develop pani sls FESee Semmuly member ndeison making JAS communy membre wha process whee hey cam i tha ows Slopes nn Stray memborindovoping 2 plan of ion Epes tenn acovng comment ps CSCC RSE ” ‘Step in Facilitating Community Planaing 1, Formation of Community Planing Team 2. Community Visioning 5, Seung of Community goals and objectives 4, deaisingresouress abd constraints ‘5. Preparation, Community pm of action and ation and bude, 6, Presetton, communty validation and approval of the ‘community plan of action and budget 1, Finalization of the community profil and dissemination Implementation iia posses of eanying out the projets end activites in the community action plan. is main purpose iso test the fiaublty of the planed projects and activites, and inst necessary change or modifications when Roles of Community Workers du Implementation 1, Oversee and direct the implementation of projec and activites. 2. Conduct an information and advocacy campaign on the ‘commanty plan 3, Mata he conmuniymenbes coast pet 4, Monitor th sams of implementation (come up witha checklist ‘or data bard on the status of projcaactivies) Make quick adjustment when problems arse in consultation ‘withthe community members 6 Coordinate various activities, tasks and efforts of community ‘member 171 Mobilize community resources fr the projets on sctvites Condce regular consltion and feed backing with community members 9. Can oles ofeach member on projects cr stviies 10 Manage interpersonal relationships and conflict management Mace iting avis (eesion poe, vai formation)oy Pape | Coles Social Mobilization planning Framework ‘Sate Ayes Soom Pa Een Prints aauToNL = orn Bese tpt Sate ‘me epoxy Cae ec sn age ‘eetaest BEEEERSESEE taking valuable parte for goverment and the private sector a thaping tational devslopment hati equtable and sustainable ‘Activity 1: Draw mea picture Purpose: To get the students dea on Socal Mobilization “Materials Needed Several sheets of manila paper, rayon, pete pens, masking tape Procedure: 1. Explain the purpose of svt. 2 Divide the participants in small groups, Ask cach group to shoots their ficltatse and documestor. Provide each (rou with ast of mania paper, crayons, and pentl pe. 2 Ask each group odious the given questions. Each group ‘member should wet his/her answer on the activi sheet snd be summarized by the document for preseatticn. ‘Whats your understanding of social mobilization? ', Why do you have to undertake social mobilization? fe What are the specific cbjectives of the soci mobilization? 4. How would you like to participate in the social ‘mobilization? «What are your operation plans fo soca mobilization? £ How would you envision te community you ‘ecided to work with ar your social mobilzatin? 4, Ask thom to draw the els of their discussion 5. During the plenary, ask each group to preset their drawing ad discus itn context, 6, Semmarize the presttioas, and take note of the similarities and ferences. 7. Guide the partiipants in coming -vp with 8 common sion ofthe community decided to work with * |* Activity 2: Role Paying ‘Purpose: To enable the stadents identify existing problem which they ned o be aware with ster guide in soci ‘mobilization Materials needed: Role-play sript and other material ncessary for the presentation PROCEDURE: 1 Divide Me students to smal group of four o ive each. 2. Tall that o discuss what they thnk are the major ‘problems confronting her coramunity and come-up with play which they think wil pecform as group. 3, Gat feedback from all groups afi every presentation. 4 ARer all groupe preconted their play discuss the problems pretend and try to reach consensus on whit ‘hey think shouldbe considered as major problems ofthe community 5. Summarize the remus ofthe discussion. 6. Reels of the discussion should be writen by the individual member on the sciviy page of ‘husier Tndboak, Activity 3 Social Mobilization Workshop Purpose: Come up with Sitution Analysis Report of your ‘comm, Materials Needed: Maile paper, pentel pens and other need ‘materials PROCEDURE: 1 Divie the sadents ato sal groups. 2 Mewity projects /programe that can the prevailing situation in the community onthe fellowing areas +) Poverty alleviation {Promoting democratic governance avironment CConfce Prevention and Resolution Define the community needs and problems entfy change strategies an resources, and making ‘decision on how fo implement the identified snations Como-up with baseline data entify Resources and Constraints 2. After the group discussion, allow the stdent to present their outputs, 4, Bacourage the dents of other groups to give comments afer every presentation $5, Summarize the group project plans ofthe student, Recognize the ffors of tho stents and guide them in the ‘implementation, monitoring and evaluation ofthe project. 6. Individual member ofthe group aust write the eats of Aiscussons on hisher activity page