COPAR PROCESS

Pre entry phase

Community consultations, meetings, dialogues

Pre entry phase

Setting of issue/considerations related to site selection

Pre entry phase

Development of criteria for site selection

Pre entry phase

Conduct of Preliminary Social Investigation (PSI)

Pre entry phase

Networking with LGUs, NGOs & other departments

Pre entry phase

Courtesy calls to local leaders, elders in the community, and selection of contact persons (BHW)

Entry Phase

Formalizes the start of the organizing process

Entry Phase

Gaining entry to the community

Entry Phase

Respect for the community's culture and tradition

Entry Phase

Manner of dressing in accordance with the norms of the community

Entry Phase

Sensitization of the community; information campaigns

Entry Phase

Core Group (CG) formation

- development of criteria for the selection of CG members
- defining the roles/ functions/tasks of the CG
- Coordination/dialogue/consultation with other community organizations

Entry Phase

SALT - Self Awareness and Leadership Training

Community Study/Community Diagnosis Phase (Research Phase)

Selection of the research team

Community Study/Community Diagnosis Phase (Research Phase)

Training on data collection methods & techniques

Community Study/Community Diagnosis Phase (Research Phase)

Social Analysis

Community Study/Community Diagnosis Phase (Research Phase)

Presentation of community study/diagnosis and recommendations

Community Study/Community Diagnosis Phase (Research Phase)

Community validation

Community Study/Community Diagnosis Phase (Research Phase)

Prioritization of community needs/problems

Community Action Phase

Intersectoral Coordination
Mobilization Phase
Organization & training of CHWs (Community Health Workers)
development of criteria for the selection of CHWs
selection of CHWs
training of CHWs

Community Action Phase

Setting up linkages/network referral systems

Community Action Phase

Initial identification & implementation of resource mobilization schemes.

Sustenance and Strengthening Phase

Formulation & ratification of constitution and by laws

Identification and development of secondary leaders

Development & implementation of viable committees, management systems & procedures

Continuing education & training of community leaders. CHWs, CHO members, residents

Development of medium and long term community health & development plans.

S&S Phase

Setting up & institutionalization of a financing scheme for the community health program/activities

S&S Phase

Formalizing and institutionalization of linkages, networks & referral systems

Termination Phase

Organizer turns over the work and develops a plan for monitoring
People's organization takes over
Transfer of community organizing roles and responsibilities and documents

Attainment of set goals of the community organizing efforts

Demonstration of the capacity of the people's organization to lead the community

People empowerment as manifested by collective involvement in decision-making and community action

Readiness for exit indications