Philippines Deddette L. Suacito The

Location : Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam

Area : total: 300,000 sq km land : 298,170 sq km water : 1,830 sq km Population : estimated: 91,983,000 Islands : 7,107

Cities - 122

Provinces 80

Autonomous Region 2 ARMM, Cordillera PROVINCE

HADJI MUTAMAD MISAMIS LAMITANDEL NORTE OCC.

ISABELA CITY AKBAR LANAO ZAMBOANGA DEL DEL SUR NORTEMOH. AJUL

MAGUINDANAO TUBURAN COTABATO TIPO-TIPO

LAND AREA: 1,379 SqKm BASILAN ALBARKA - mainland:BRIGADE 1,245 SqKm AOR SULTAN - islets: 60 KUDARAT Located in Western Mindanao, Philippines UNGKAYA-PUKAN

2,092 sq kilometers total landSULU area, 332,828 population SARANGANI Rich with agricultural and marine resources TABUAN LASA City: 2

MUN: 12 TAWITAWI BRGY’s: 261 SARANGANI I. BASILAN DEMOGRAPHY

POPULATION: 408,520

MOSLEMS: 65% -- YAKANS: 53% -- TAUSUG/SAMAL: 12% CHRISTIANS: 35% --CHAVAKANO --BISAYA --ILONGO

Lack of Citizen Empowerment

Inadequate access to basic services ( e.g. Higher education )

Environmental Degradation Culture of Violence and Silence

ß Rapid increase of lawless element with young recruits. ß Kidnappings of lowly people ß Feuds (Family and Political) ß Proliferation of arms ß Passive and Complacent citizenry Governance

ûLack of accountability and transparency in all aspect of governance ûInactive special bodies in most LGUs ûLack of political will ûPassive citizen that leads to non- participatory government ûPoor visibility of LCEs and LGU officials in most areas to include at the level RESPONSES different strand

OUR VISION

A People’s Foundation committed for Peace and Development in partnership with communities. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PEACE AND PARTICIPATION AND RIGHTS SECURITY EMPOWERMENT

Culture of Strengthening of Peace Civil Society Economic Organizations/LGUs Local Conflict Capability Building of Social Services, Health Resolution Civil Society Leaders and Education Mechanisms

Formation & Training Policy of Youth and Women Infrastructure Advocacy

Participation in Military/Non-State Environment LGU Mechanisms Entities Community Participation and Empowerment 1. Governance and Empowered Citizenry – Capability Building for LGUs, CSO and Communities – Formulation of Barangay Development Plan – Resource Mobilization technical skills 2. Children and Youth Program • Alternative Learning System for OSCY • Integrated Technical Education Program and Livelihood Projects • Scholarship for Victims /Survivors of Conflict and war 3. Gender and Development • Strengthening Women Organization: CB, Advocacy and Livelihood Developmental Rights 1. Economic Development

• Microfinance: – 2,500 beneficiaries of women, farmers, fisher folks, youth Children and Youth Program • Employment and Livelihood Program – Job Fair – Processing Passport • Formation of Young People • Federation of OSCY Graduates 2. Coastal Resource Management – Mangrove Preservation/Rehab and Environmental Education – Training of Farmers and Fisherfolks – Rehabilitated/Planting of 67 ha of mangroove – Marine protected area established First Ferro Cement Water Reservoir 6.5 Liters Capacity

3.Water Projects Community Preparation and Capability Building (BAWASA) Registration of the BAWASA as an independent entity Establishment of 9 Level II Potable water system Alternative Community Health Based Program

Organizing Community Health Volunteers Awareness raising, Capacity Building Reflexo therapy Herbal Preparation and demonstration Sustainable Agriculture

Localize agricultural development by increasing farm productivity thru organic farming and strengthening market networks and organizing community farmers. Peace and Security 1. Peace Education, Culture of Peace Training Workshop Peace Camps Peer Mediation Training Conflict Resolution Skills Training Teachers Training and workshop MINDANAO WEEK OF PEACE 2.Peace Advocacy

Citizens who are… MINDANAO WEEK OF PEACE

°Recognizing and respecting cultural differences °Appreciating and provide opportunities for the expression of peace aspiration in . various forms ° Involving LGUs, schools, churches, security, media and all other sectors and communities in special activities for peace

3. Interreligious Assembly

A Day of Prayer, Statements, Meetings and Peace activities 4.Disaster Prevention and Risk Management

• Psychosocial Stress debriefing • Emergency Food, • Housing and Water • Disaster Management Training WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAM Methodology

• Social Preparation and Mobilization: PCIA/PRA • Pre construction preparation: Water sampling: DOST • Capacity Building: Leadership, Organizational Management, Conflict Resolution skills and Policy Making and exposure • Water System Construction • BAWASA Organizing and registration of PO • Sustainability Water

• Identification of source Capacity BLDG and MOA Signing Hauling and Construction Evaluation and Assessment People involved

• NFI Engineer and Monitoring Officer and Community Organizer • LGU and BLGU: Mayor and Municipal Council • Municipal Planning Officer and Municipal Engineer • Military and Academe • Municipal health officer and Barangay health workers and volunteers • Community leaders and members: religious, women • Land 0wners and source donor Impact

• Livelihoodmore families dealt on productive activities such as backyard gardening, farming, and food making generate employment from construction, operation and maintenance

• Environment watershed developed and protected water source far away from residences and is fence to protect the area from astray animals • Health & Sanitation decreased of water borne diseases, awareness the importance of potable water, gardening at home therefore more vegetables,

• Capacity DevelopedOperating ,Managing and developing a level II potable water system identifying other needs in their area Networking with other agencies for expansion Analyzing and decision making monitoring and recording Role of the Local Government Unit

• Facilitates in the identification of water source • Provides leverage: technical and human assistance: vehicle and equipments, and Cash • Aid of Legislation: partnership • Monitors Sustainability of the projects PARTNERS (different designs) • LGU’s and Agencies (Provincial, City, Municipal, Barangay ) • NGO and P0s • AFP & PNP • Academe • Agrarian Reform Communities • Religious • Business • Communities and Sectors: Youth, Women, Farmers RESULTS different tenon • Organizing of PAGTABANGAN KAWMAN

• Basilan Island Partnership Access Center • New relationship and partnership building between and among CSOs, Local government and other stakeholders including religious and Military • Institutionalization of CSOs involvement and participation in the different LSB : ‹ Regional Development Council ‹ City and Municipal School Board and Health Board ‹ City Monitoring Committee, ‹ PPOC ‹ PDRMC ‹ Provincial CSO Coach for ELA Formulation of the CSO agenda ‹ Municipal Level PO and NGOs ‹Incorporated in the ELA ‹ Publication of Basilan CSO • Inclusive and not exclusive in responding societal divides STRATEGIES • Efforts of coordinated activities: Peace Caravans, HOPE election , Disaster Risk Preparedness, Basic Social Services delivery, Capacity Building for CSOs, Mainstreaming multi stakeholders Processes Program and Project Identification Orientation Implementation Assessment and evaluation •Leveraging, commitment of some LGUs in the implementation of the different projects CHALLENGES • Strengthen CSOs Participation and organization

• Strengthen engagement with LGUs towards changes in institutional policies, programs and budget allocation Magsukul !