STEPS AND TIPS

IN COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT for eCSLP
Every individual needs to be
constantly exposed to or immersed
in the pressing social problems to
which we subsequently aim to
contribute a resolution.
 INTEGRATION MEANS
• being one with the people
• building rapport with them and being accepted by them
• seeing things the way they see
• adapting their lifestyle
• sharing their dreams and aspirations
• having a “feel’ of the people and the place in which they
live
 WHY INTEGRATE?

• to get to know the conditions of the poor

• to have a feel of their conditions
• to empathize with their plight
• to have a change of heart
• to be called to action
(make plans and programs with them)
 BEFORE ENGAGING WITH
COMMUNITY PARTNERS

1. Clarify motivation
a. To be aware, to understand, to integrate
b. Not to impose, dictate, and rationalize or
put in a box people’s condition
c. Clarify purpose and objectives before
engaging with community partners
2.Develop proper internal dispositions and
attitudes.

3. Be simple, wear something that is not

unusual to the people. (yes, even in this online
platform)
4. Be sure your engagement is legitimate in
the eyes of the people.
a. Enter through legitimate institutions
(Barangay Council, NGOs, cooperatives,
church). In our case, it should be coursed
through Balayan and NSTP office.
b. It is always helpful to befriend the formal
leaders in the area.

Note: c/o Balayan, NSTP and Faci

5. Be prepared physically, mentally, spiritually
and emotionally.

- Focus your attention esp in this online

platform
 WHILE ENGAGING

6. Develop healthy relationships with the

community (this is crucial during the early
stage of integration)
a. Help them feel at ease
b. Develop a positive impression right away
c. Be humble. Respect members of the
community.
d. Listen to what they say and what they do
not say, the way they talk, the way they
reveal about themselves and the way of
looking at themselves

e. Cultivate friendship with as wide and

varied groups as possible if given a chance
to do so.
- No exclusive relationships. No giving of
personal contact details. You can do so
after if you choose to.
7. “Walk with them”.
a. journey with them during your entire
class engagement with the community
b. be patient
c. put yourself in their situation
d. Never give promises. This will create
unnecessary expectations from the
members of the community
8. Talk to them
a. get interested in them
b. be careful of your verbal and non verbal
language
c. refrain from making judgment so as not
to create hostile attitude
d. don’t take side in personal conflicts
e. reflect on their situation
9. Listen to them
a. listen with your whole heart and with
your whole mind
b. listen to what they say and to what they
do not say
c. avoid prejudices
 Negative tone receives negative tone.
It develops hostile attitude among
members of the community.
 For online sessions, be extra attentive
with your videos on.
 AFTER ENGAGEMENT

10. Pray / Reflect

• journalize and process experience and
learning

11. Conversion/Celebration
• a call to action