SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Community
Engagement, Solidarity and
Citizenship
Module 5 - Quarter 3
Purposes of Community Action

Department of
Education ● Republic
of the Philippines

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 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

This lesson gives the learner a picture of how a community develops and what
virtues and initiatives are essential to fulfill its goals into reality. In community
development, demands and challenges must be faced and addressed. Reading
further will give the leaner how to do it. Establishing one's role in the community is
also discussed in this module. Without the people, community development
mechanism will not be possible.

LESSON Interrelationship of Self and Community

1 in Undertaking Community Action

Competency 7: acknowledge interrelationship of self and community in

undertaking community action
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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT

After studying this module, students will be able to:

1. grasp a picture of your role in your community;
2. identify community virtues and five-point community initiatives;
3. appreciate the importance of community participation; and
4. understand the mechanism of community development.

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 WHAT I KNOW

Instructions: Define the following words based on your understanding.

Limit your answers to 1 - 2 sentences in each number. Write the answers
in your notebook.

1. Engage 6. Resilient
2. Plan 7. Accountab
3. Implement le
4. Develop 8. Vigilant
5. Sustain 9. Adaptable
10.Progress

WHAT'S IN

It has been known from previous module that the three community
action modalities are Community Engagement, Solidarity and
Citizenship. One must be able to understand these modalities as these
are the ways for community members to fully get themselves involve into
making their community a harmonious and progressive one. When one
understands their role, he/she will definitely engage, unite with members
and be a responsible citizen.

There are a lot of ways to invite people to participate and one of

that is to build rapport with them first. Let them see the whole picture of
where the community is leading them. There is evidence that
participation can lead to improvements in neighborhood and community
and stronger interpersonal relationships and social fabric (Florin et al.,
1990).

Service is the main core of a community and it is the people who

will be served. When understood, volunteerism would come into picture
and here are some self-involvement ways to be involved in community

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engagement listed by Chris Hampton and Eric Wadud of Community
Tool Box.

• Get involved in planning processes like creating goals or defining

the problem
• Donate money or help out with a fundraising effort
• Volunteer to staff the office, answer phones, put together mass
mailings, or make phone calls
• Doing research, writing grant proposals, or handling
correspondence
• Attend public events like rallies, community hearings, or
fundraising events
• Serve on committees that focus on specific problems or activities
• Take leadership roles in a community partnership

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WHAT IS IT
Defining Community Members' Roles
A community is expected to have diverse members. Each member
is unique. Everyone could bring anything on the table. Contacts and
connections made in a diverse, multi-sector group lead to new
community relationships. And these relationships can speak new
community initiatives that might never have otherwise existed.
(Community Tool Box)

The basic component parts of a community is called community sectors.

Below is a list of sectors present in a community by Community Tool
Box.

Social Institutions (five key sectors):

• Schools • Churches
• Media • Government - town or city
• Businesses

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 Other Common Organizations: • Housing authorities and housing
• Clinics groups
• Day Care Centers • Libraries
• Ethnic clubs or associations • Service associations (the Rotary,
Hobby groups etc.)
• Neighborhood groups
• Parent-Teacher organizations • Religious groups
• Professional Organizations • Social service agencies
• Professional Schools • Veterans groups
• Recreation groups
• Specialized groups

Sectors are important for identification. People with the same

interest would most likely form a group and that group could be a
medium for actualizing any possible potentialities set for community
development. This categorization of talent and interest will pave the way
of those people who are unable to see their roles in their own
community. And once roles are established, people will become the
backbone of a harmonious and progressive community. They become
obliged to serve their fellowmen and that desire starts with their intention
to be part of a movement.

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 Dynamic Social Development Model

Delos Santos, D. Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship p.96

Community Virtues: Resilient, Vigilant, Progressive, Adaptable, and

Accountable
Five-Point Initiative: Engagement, Planning, Implementation,
Development, and Sustainability

The figure above represents an ideal holistic development paradigm.

Any community that has these initiatives and embodied virtues of
community members would definitely succeed.

Community Virtues

1. Resilient Communities

Countless challenges are faced by almost everyone every day.

Only resilient people become successful after facing each challenge. As
Filipinos are known to be resilient people, it is also hoped that our
communities should be resilient, as well.

Based in a tropical country, we are experiencing different seasons

that could harm our crops and livestock. Drought, floods, heat waves,
earthquakes, forest fires, and tsunamis are just a few of the challenges
from Mother Nature that our communities face (Delos Santos, D. 2017).
Aside from that, challenges can be in the form of corruption, red tape,

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crime, terrorism, and human rights abuses (Delos Santos, D. 2017). It is
expected that despite all these, people and communities should rise from
it all and continue to live and exist. As these challenges are already
expected, for they come on an annual basis or as a precedent from other
communities, contingency plans must be crafted.

2. Vigilant Communities

As we take extra careful in securing our door locks at night,

communities must also be vigilant to possible threats. Securing the
safety of its members is one of the main focus of any community. Laws
are already in existent to make sure that everybody will get to enjoy their
freedom in its utmost sense. It serves as a deterrent but will be used
when someone tries to break the status quo.
However, upholding dogma of the past might seem a standard, but
communities must also be ready to adapt if there are new trends that are
beneficial for the community's growth. Anything, also, that could be the
cause of a community to fall, be it its economy or the welfare of its
people, must be eliminated. Being alert and awake will always give a
head start.

3. Progressive Communities

Change is the only constant in this world. One who is afraid of

change can never go to places. From what we have learned from the
previous virtue, safeguarding our belief system is important but so as
keeping with development. Protecting our culture and history will always
be everybody's goal but our world right now is advancing drastically and
if we cannot keep up, we will be left at the bottom. Progressive
communities know when to change and when not to adapt. The role of
community leaders are very critical in this matter. Synergy is important
for ideas to flourish and take root. Ideas that are arbitrary made without
the consultation of the community will be hollow and will not connect to
their target beneficiaries. (Delos Santos, D. 2017). It will always be a risk
in advancing to the current trends but not trying to do so will result in not
wanting to grow.

4. Adaptive Communities

Progressive community is more likely the same with Adaptive

Community. However, the former is more into looking for long-term
changes. Its target is growth from what is already present. The latter
deals with the present condition. Innovative and creativity are two of the
requirements in order step up with the current trends. Korean fashion is
very trending now in the Philippines. Teenage girls are at the peak of
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copying the way how Koreans dress. Even with Korea's skin care
products are always present in the Philippine cosmetics shops. This is
one example of trying to change a bit, to look trendier, to adapt. But an
adaptive community is more into the changes occurring in order to
survive whenever our environment demands it. With this Covid 19
pandemic, if our community won’t adapt to the new normal guidelines,
then it is expected that more people will get infected by the virus.

5. Accountable Communities

Accountable communities have the best people who knows their

role in their community. They have the sense of ownership. They know
that they have to take part in planning, execution, solution and sustaining
community goals and programs.
The sense of ownership empowers people and in result, gives
people confidence and will to act. People become committed and be
more productive.

Beautiful ideas spring from people who are accountable. They study,
research and dissect information or proposals before putting it on the
table, for fear that it will result in failure if not looked into thoroughly.
Accountable people do not just look after their own advantage but the
benefit of all the members of the community.

Five-Point Community Initiatives

The five-point community initiatives are the processes or mechanisms

that a community undergoes in order to develop and realize its goals.

1. Engagement - connecting to the community and its people

2. Planning - converting ideas into blueprints through meetings and
discussion
3. Implementation - action and realization of the set plans
4. Development - enhancing process for continuous implementation
5. Sustainability - meeting needs of stakeholders; pursued as a goal

WHAT’S MORE
INSTRUCTIONS: From the list of Self-Involvement Ways for
Community Engagement in page 6, pick one that you have done
and identify your role in that activity. Use the template below
applying SWOT analysis. Give a short description for each area:
Strength - how well you did your part
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 Weaknesses - what part did you not get involved in
Opportunity - what have you learned from the activity
Threat - what harmed you in the process

Copy the template below in your answer sheet and start answering.

Name: ____________________________ Date: _________

1. Activity:
_____________________________________________________
2. Scenario (3-5 sentences):
_____________________________________________________
3. Role (specific):
_____________________________________________________

4. SWOT Analysis:
Area Description
Strength
Weakness
Opportunity
Threat

WHAT I CAN DO

INSTRUCTIONS: In your notebook, do the activity below.

Present Virtues
Identify what community virtues your barangay have. Discuss each virtue
in 3 - 5 sentences by giving factual scenarios.
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________________________________________________________________

Missing Virtues
Identify what community virtues your barangay do not have. Discuss
your solution for each virtue in 3 - 5 sentences.

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_______________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________
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ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose a word in the box that corresponds to each

of the following statements below. Write the letter of your answer in
your notebook.
For items 1 - 5, refer to the choices inside the box below

e.
a. Resilient b. Adaptable c. Accountable d. Vigilant Progressive

_____ 1. A kind of community that easily gets back on its feet after a
calamity and continue with its existence
_____ 2. A kind of community that is awake and alert in order to avoid
dangers or problems to happen in a community
_____ 3. A kind of community that acts on ideas and change the status
qou by anticipating future trends
_____ 4. A kind of community that adapts, go beyond their confines and
conquer all threats to the community
_____ 5. A kind of community that accepts the reality of ownership and
thus making its members responsible of their own actions

For items 1 - 10, refer to the choices inside the box below
c. Engagement d. Development
a.
b. Implementation e.
Planning
Sustainability

_____ 6. An initiative that connects to the community and its people

_____ 7. An initiative that hold rounds of discussions and meetings with
community members
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_____ 8.An initiative that acts and realizes the set plans and the chosen
viable options among many
_____ 9. An initiative that aspires for improvement of the project using
current tools and methods
_____ 10. An initiative that is pursued as a goal and when achieved, it
means that it passed the rigorous standards if the public For items 11 -
15, enumerate the 5 key community sectors.

LESSON Opportunities that contribute to

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Competency 8: explain forms of community engagement that contribute to

community development through solidarity
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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

This lesson focuses on many purposes of community action. Opportunities that

contribute to community development are discussed thoroughly and major issues
affecting the poor and marginalized communities are laid for scrutiny. Learners will
be able to acknowledge their role as youth in solving problems faced by their
community. This will enlighten learners of the importance in working collaboratively

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with diverse groups of people in order to achieve a common goal, which is to sustain
the people's needs.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT

After studying this module, students will be able to:

1. identify the major issues affecting the poor and marginalized
communities;
2. identify the role of the youth in community action; and
3. describe the process of working collaboratively with groups of
people in order to achieve a common goal.

WHAT I KNOW

Photo Analysis

Instructions: Pick one from the images below and answer the following
questions.

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image source: A Compendium of Daily Lesson Plans and Resource Materials in COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SOLIDARITY, AND CITIZENSHIP

1. What is the situation of the people in the image?

2. What message do you think the artist is trying to convey?
3. Make your own title of the image.

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WHAT IS IT

Community action is vital in building harmonious and progressive

community. It is associated with the term social action, which involves
local citizens to be part of planning, operationalization, and
implementation of goals set by the community to develop. Looking at the
present situation of our society, different challenges are faced every day.
It is only when we understand the causes of these problems that we are
able to combat them.
The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was crafted to fight poverty.
It has established over a thousand of Community Action Agencies.
These agencies have different core functions but anchored their aim in
fighting against poverty. Poverty is a manifestation of marginalization or
social exclusion in that communities don't have equal access to the
resources (e.g., income, financial capital, the means to produce goods,
etc.) and political power that would improve conditions therein
(Community Tool Box).

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 The following feeds in the cycle of poverty and powerlessness by
Community Tool Box:
Social Determinants of Health and Development
1. Differences in exposure
People in poverty are likely to get exposed to particular health risk,
as they are prone to higher levels of stress brought by their work. Lower
paid employees usually do hard manual or technical labor.
2. Differences in vulnerability
People in poverty has the inability to pay for regular health care or
medical treatment. They suspend their treatment or choose not to get
treated at all.
3. Differences in consequences
Children in poverty, most of the time, skip school to work. They
end up going back to school years older than their grade level peers.
This is usually the cause of students eventually dropping out because of
age difference. In result, they land into blue collar jobs that pays low,
hence, the two previous determinants.
The following are the social factors that when addressed, improve
conditions for health and development
1. Economic Factors
Unemployment rate is growing year after year. The government
must extend more its help to people who lack jobs, graduate or not.
2. Cultural Factors
Gender is one factor for the inequality of opportunities. Different
breaks are given to men and women. Choice of food is also a factor.
United States has the high rate for heart health problems than Japan,
because of their diet. Food intake also varies from religious belief
system.
3. Social Inclusion
Building good relationship with neighbors lowers the risk of stress
and paranoia. Participative individuals have healthier lifestyle since it
requires healthier mind and body to involve oneself.
4. Education
Education is the key for a better future. It grants better jobs that
pays well. Educated people have more choices in career, health and life.

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5. Social Norms of Acceptance of Particular Behaviors or
Practices
Vices are detrimental to health. Examples are smoking, alcohol
and drug abuse. Other unhealthy habits include sleeping late or sleeping
less that the recommended hours of sleep, unbalanced and
procrastination.

6. Politics
Every group has a decision making committee. From planning to
implementation, the decision of the group must be unanimous. However,
projects that lack accord could be harmful as it break routine, which most
find it unhealthy.
7. Living Conditions
The stress of living in a difficult situation or neighborhood brings
forth is unhealthy.
8. Geography
People living in far-flung places have little access to hospitals,
schools, and other institutions.
Developing Intervention
The war against poverty is a long running battle. No poverty
program is likely to eliminate poverty but the eight (8) social factors
mentioned above, if addressed, could alleviate the manifestation of
poverty. Planning is the key for addressing concerns of any kind. Below
is a process on how to properly develop intervention (Community Tool
Box).
1. Identify the community problem/goal to be addressed and what needs
to be done
2. Assess the level of the problem or goal.
3. Describe the prioritized groups to benefit and those implementing the
intervention
4, Indicate how you will obtain clients' input, identifying and analyzing
problems and goals to be addressed by the intervention.
5. Analyze the problem or goal to be addressed by the intervention
6. Set goals and objectives for what "success" would look like
7. Identify and assess "best practices" or "evidence-based
interventions" that could help address the problem or goal.
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8. Specify the core components and elements of the intervention
9. Identify the mode of delivery through which each component and
element of the intervention will be delivered in the community (e.g.,
workshops for skill training).
10.Indicate how you will adapt the intervention or "best practice" to fit the
needs and context of your community (e.g., differences in resources,
cultural values, competence, language).
11.Develop an action plan for the intervention
12.Pilot-test the intervention on a small scale.
13.Implement the intervention, and monitor and evaluate the process
(e.g., quality of implementation, satisfaction) and outcomes (e.g.,
attainment of objectives).

Community Youth and Education Development

Education and interest precede youth participation in community

engagement. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the National
Youth Commission (NYC) are the anchors of such that, also, ensure
brighter future for the youth.

In section 3 of R.A. 9155, otherwise known as the Governance of

Basic Education Act of 2001, the agency's purposes and objectives are
embedded.

Sec. 3. Purpose and Objectives.

(a) To provide the framework for the governance of basic education

which shall set the general directions for educational policies and
standards and establish authority, accountability and responsibility for
achieving higher learning outcomes;

(b) To define the roles and responsibilities of, and provide resources
to, the field offices which shall implement educational programs, projects
and services in communities they serve;

(c) To make schools and learning centers the most important vehicle
for the teaching and learning of national values and for developing in the
Filipino learners love of country and pride in its rich heritage;

(d) To ensure that schools and learning centers receive the kind of
focused attention they deserve and that educational programs, projects
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and services take into account the interests of all members of the
community;

(e) To enable the schools and learning centers to reflect the values of
the community by allowing teachers/learning facilitators and other staff to
have the flexibility to serve the needs of all learners;

(f) To encourage local initiatives for the improvement of schools and

learning centers and to provide the means by which these improvements
may be achieved and sustained; and

(g) To establish schools and learning centers as facilities where

schoolchildren are able to learn a range of core competencies
prescribed for elementary and high school education programs or where
the out-of-school youth and adult learners are provided alternative
learning programs and receive accreditation for at least the equivalent of
a high school education.

Education not only promotes skills development of the citizens but also
shapes the future of critical social thought and inquiry for the years to
come (Delos Santos, D. 2017) Aligned with DepEd's goal in servicing the
Filipino youth is NYC. The commission is providing the youth an
opportunity to promote the youth culture. NYC embodies ideals on
nationalism and protects youth's physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual
and social wellbeing.
SECTION 2. Policy – The State recognizes its responsibility to
enable the youth to fulfill their vital role in nation-building and hereby
establishes the National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on
Youth Development, creates the structures to implement the same and
appropriate adequate funds to provide support for the program and
implementing structures on a continuing sustained basis.

The State hereby declares that “Youth” is the critical period in a

person’s growth and development from the onset of adolescence
towards the peak of mature, self-reliant and responsible adulthood
comprising the considerable sector of the population from the age of
fifteen (15) to thirty (30) years.

The State further declares the National Comprehensive and

Coordinated Program on Youth Development shall be based on the
following principles:

a. Promotion and protection of the physical, moral, spiritual,

intellectual and social well-being of the youth to the end that the
youth realize their potential for improving the quality of life;
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 b. Inculcation in the youth of patriotism, nationalism and other basic
desirable values to infuse in them faith in the Creator, belief in the
sanctity of life and dignity of the human person, conviction for the
strength and unity of the family and adherence to truth and justice;
c. Encouragement of youth involvement in character-building and
development activities for civic-efficiency, stewardship of natural
resources, agricultural and industrial productivity, and an
understanding of world economic commitments on tariffs and trade
and participation in structures for policy-making and program
implementation to reduce the incidence of poverty and accelerate
socio-economic development; and
d. Mobilization of youth’s abilities, talents and skills and redirecting
their creativity, inventive genius and wellspring of enthusiasm and
hope for the freedom of our people from fear, hunger and injustice.

SEC. 8. Objectives of the Commission. – The Objectives of the

Commission are:

a. To provide the leadership in the formulation of policies and in the

setting of priorities and direction of all youth promotion and
development programs and activities;

b. To encourage wide and active participation of the youth in all

governmental and non-governmental programs, projects and
activities affecting them;

c. To harness and develop the full potential of the youth as partners

in nationbuilding; and

d. To supplement government appropriations for youth promotion and

development with funds from other sources.

Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) is the most known youth-oriented

organization. Its policies platform are taken from NYC's youth policy-
coordinating body. Here are some of the list of SK projects.

1. Feeding Program
2. Fun Run
3. Seminars on Human Rights
4. Organize Youth Cooperatives
5. Sports league
6. Conducts forum that address drug abuse
7. Campaigns on SK elections
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8. Sustainable Tree Planting
9. Regular Clean Up Drive
10.Seminar about Online Sexual Exploitation

General Principles of Community Action Plans

In making projects for community action, these general principles must

be considered.

• It is a process for action; not a blueprint for future development.

• The solution for problems comes from the community itself and the
role of the facilitator is more on formulating the problems in the
community.
• It is not determined from outside the community but
grows/emerges from the affected community.
• Avoid activities such as lecturing or teaching the people; but
concentrate more on workshops as a form of discussion with the
community.
• Guarantee that all relevant groups participate in the activities,
particularly the women and other community groups that are often
forgotten.
• Facilitate input from all groups; do not allow one group or leader to
dominate the discussion.
• Remember that one issue might appear to be not very important
for one group, but is important for another group.
• Avoid too many pictures and texts; it is better to absorb and
remember several points rather than make a long list.
• Use simple language and avoid difficult terms.
• Make the material as simple as possible.
(United Nations Development Program)

United Nations Development Goals

Community action is any activity that amplifies understanding and

empowerment. When crafting one, based from the general principles of
community action, a goal or target must be set in mind. Here are some
examples of development goals by United Nations.

United Nations Millennium Development Goals 2000 - 2015

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 (Image source: http://www.un.org.ph)

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2015 - 2030

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 (Image source: http://www.un.org.ph)

WHAT'S MORE

INSTRUCTIONS: Concisely elaborate the following statements

below about one's engagement in the community. Write the answer
in your notebook.

1. Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. –
Muhammad Ali
2. Only a life lived in the service to others is worth living. – Albert Einstein
3. The happiest people I know are those who lose themselves in the
service of others. – Gordon B. Hinckley

WHAT I CAN DO

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INSTRUCTIONS: In your notebook, do the activity below.
Imagine that you are the mayor in your town, identify one ongoing
problem in your town and draft your specific plan of action to mobilize
your resources. Use the template below.

What is the Where did the How can you Why do you
problem in problem come solve the think it is
your from? problem? important for
community? you to solve
the ongoing
issue?

ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTIONS:

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A. In a piece of paper, choose the term inside the box that
corresponds to each of the following statements below

a. Differences in exposure
b. Differences in vulnerability
c. Differences in consequences

1. A social determinant of health and development where people get

to be exposed to particular health risk, as they are prone to higher levels
of stress brought by their work.
2. A social determinant of health and development where people end
up having less in life because of poverty.
3. A social determinant of health and development where people
suspend their treatment or chose not to get treated at all
B. Enumerate the social factors that could help improve
condition for health and development

REFERENCES
Books

Delos Santos, D. (2017). Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship.

Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc. (RBSI)

Internet Sources

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Community Tool Box (n.d.) Retrieved July 10, 2020, from
https://ctb.ku.edu/en/tableof-contents/analyze/analyze-community-problems-and-
solutions/social-determinantsof-health/main

Community Tool Box (n.d.) Retrieved July 10, 2020, from

https://ctb.ku.edu/en/developing-intervention

SSWM Toolbox. (n.d.) Community Action Plan. Retrieved July 10, 2020, from
https://sswm.info/sswm-solutions-bop-markets/improving-water-and-
sanitationservices-provided-public-institutions-1/community-action-plan

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 Community
Engagement, Solidarity and
Citizenship
Module 6 - Quarter 3
Importance of Solidarity in Promoting National
and Global Community Development

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

The importance of solidarity in promoting national and global community

development will be discussed in this module. The basics of development and
definitions of terms about community action were already discussed in the previous
modules. Now, learners will have a bigger and detailed picture of community action
by presenting an example of current structures, policies and programs implemented
for thorough understanding and benchmarking.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT

Competency 9: recognize the importance of solidarity in promoting national

global community development
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After studying this module, students will be able to:

1. describe the importance of solidarity;
2. recognize the national and global community development actions; and
3. articulate the community action as a whole.

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 WHAT I KNOW

Instructions: Recall what you have learned about Community Action

from previous
modules. Read and answer the following questions. Write the letter of
your answer in your notebook.

1. A kind of community action modality that refers to the

defying of boundaries in order for collaboration to
happen.
a. Community Engagement b. Solidarity c. Citizenship

2. A kind of community action modality that refers to one's responsibility

in performing his obligations to his fellowmen.
a. Community Engagement b. Solidarity c. Citizenship

3. A kind of community action modality that refers to the role of a

community member to participate and be engaged with the programs of
their community
a. Community Engagement b. Solidarity c. Citizenship

Enumerate the following:

4. - 8. Community Virtues
9. - 13. Five Point Initiatives
14. - 16. Social Determinants of Health and Development

WHAT'S IN
Module 5 has shown pictures of United Nations' development goals for
years 2000 - 2015 and its sustainable development goals for years 2015
- 2030. These goals have equivalent structures, policies and programs
that will be discussed in What Is It.
United Nations Millennium Development Goals 2000 - 2015
1. Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
2. Achieve Universal Primary Education
3. Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
4. Reduce Child Mortality
5. Improve Maternal Health

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6. Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and other Diseases
7. Ensure Environmental Sustainability
8. Global Partnership for Development
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2015 - 2030
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
10.Reduced Inequalities
11.Sustainable Cities and Communities
12.Responsible Consumption and Production
13.Climate Action
14.Life Below Water
15.Life on Land
16.Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17.Partnerships for the Goal

WHAT IS IT

United Nations is an international organization. Its aim is to

preserve international peace and security. It comprises of 193 member
states and its work reaches every corner of the globe. Philippines is one
of the 51 countries who founded the organization in the year 1945.
The main purposes of UN are the following (UN70):

• To keep peace throughout the world;

• To develop friendly relations among nations;
• To help nations work together to improve the lives of poor people,
to conquer hunger, disease and illiteracy, and to encourage respect
for each other’s rights and freedoms; and
• To be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve
these goals.

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United Nations Millennium Developmental Goals 2015 Report
The eight (8) millennium developmental goals (MDG) for 2000 - 2015 are
anchored in the above mentioned purposes. As we are now in the year
2020, results of MGD 2015 are out. Below are the data.

Goal 1 Goal 2

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 Goal 3 Goal 4

Goal 5 Goal 6

Goal 7 Goal 8
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(All figures are from the MGD Report 2015)

The figures depict promising results comparing from year 1990 to

2015. As the environment changes over years, goals must be bigger as
well. Thus, the target now is to switch from MGD to UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) 2015 - 2030. This has broader coverage than
MGD. SDG aims to create a foundation for a sustainable future. To do
this, UN member states have reestablished another agenda which they
titled, Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development. Below are its agenda plan.
Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development.
Preamble
This agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It
also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We
recognize that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions,
including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an
indispensable requirement for sustainable development.
All countries and all stakeholders, acting in collaborative
partnership, will implement this plan. We are resolved to free the human
race from the tyranny of poverty and want and to heal and secure our
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planet. We are determined to take the bold and transformative steps
which are urgently needed to shift the world into a sustainable and
resilient path. As we embark on this collective journey, we pledge that no
one will be left behind.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets
demonstrate the scale and ambition of this new universal agenda. They
seek to build on the Millennium Development Goals and complete what
they did not achieve. They seek to realize the human rights of all and to
achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women. They are
integrated and indivisible and balance the three dimensions of
sustainable development: the economic, social and environmental.
The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next 15 years
in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet.
People
We are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms
and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfill their
potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.
Planet
We are determined to protect the planet from degradation, including
through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing
its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that
it can support the needs of the present and future generations.
Prosperity
We are determined to ensure that all human beings can enjoy
prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and technological
progress occurs in harmony with nature.
Peace
We are determined to foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies
which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable
development without peace and no peace without sustainable
development.
Partnership
We are determined to mobilize the means required to implement this
agenda through a revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable
Development, based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity,
focused in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable
and with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people.

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 The interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable
Development Goals are of crucial importance in ensuring and realizing
the purpose of the new agenda. If we realize our ambitions across the full
extent of the agenda, the lives of all will be profoundly improved and our
world will be transformed for the better. (United Nations 2015)
Importance of Solidarity
No matter how beautiful your plans are, if you are not willing to
pursue it, it will never come to life. United Nations became successful in
carrying out their purpose because of collaboration. Member states are
united in executing plans and they are expected to sustain their unity for
the benefit of all.
The above statement signifies solidarity. However, the term
solidarity is more than just merely working together. It is the acceptance
of our social nature and the affirmation of the bonds we share with all our
brothers and sisters (Quizlet 2020).
Solidarity is more than unions
Union is the act of uniting people to achieve a common goal. It is
formed when people have the same interest and they need to gather up
in order to help them pursue their goal. Solidarity is unity regardless of
interest. It implies necessity for everybody to unite for survival.
Solidarity is defying boundaries

Race, gender, wealth do not define inclusion. Everybody

has equal opportunity for almost everything. Active
involvement for a cause is the heart of solidarity.

Solidarity is from communication to action

Communication is vital in delivering and receiving message.
However, this does not limit only to language because involvement sends
its message through action. Results of action done in unity is the true
meaning of solidarity.

WHAT'S MORE
INSTRUCTION: In 10 sentences, discuss the importance of
solidarity...

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1. at home,
2. during group activities, and
3. in the classroom.

Write your answer in your notebook.

ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTIONS: Identify the following statement as True or False.

Write your answers in your notebook.
1. One of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals 2000 -
2015 is to Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger.
2. There are 18 sustainable development goals of United Nations for the
years 2015 to 2030.
3. United Nations comprises of 193 member states.
4. Philippines is one of the 51 countries who founded United Nations in
the year
1950.
5. SGD has bigger coverage in terms of goals than MGD.
6. Solidarity is unity regardless of interest. It implies necessity for
everybody to unite for survival.
7. Race, gender and wealth define inclusion.
8. Results of action done in unity is the true meaning of solidarity.
9. Solidarity is the acceptance of our social nature and the affirmation of
the bonds we share with all our brothers and sisters.
10.One of the main purposes of UN is to keep peace throughout the
world

REFERENCES

Books

Delos Santos, D. (2017). Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship.

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 Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc. (RBSI)

Internet Sources

Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Retrieved
July 11, 2020, from https://undocs.org/en/A/RES/70/1

Quizlet. 2020. Solidarity retrieved July 11, 2020, from

https://quizlet.com/382347305/cesc-shiemores-flash-cards/

United Nations Millennium Development Goals 2000 - 2015. Retrieved July 11,
2020, from https://research.un.org/en/docs/dev/2000-
2015#:~:text=Introduction%2C%202000%2D2015&text=The%20Millennium%20Dev
elopment%20Goals%20set,gender%20equality%20and%20empower%20women

United Nations. The Millennium Development Goals report 2015. retrieved July 11,
2020, from
https://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/2015_MDG_Report/pdf/MDG%202015%20rev%
20(July%201).pdf

United Nations History. 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2020

https://www.un.org/un70/en/content/history/index.html

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