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Transformative Partnerships: A Replication Guide for Building

LGU-Initiated Gawad Kalinga Communities

Writer

Maricel Genzola

Technical and Editorial Team

Marion Villanueva, LGSP

Myn Garcia, LGSPMags Maglana, LGSPSef Carandang, LGSP

Issa Cuevas-Santos, CFC-GK

Cover Design and Layout

Redge Abos

Transformative Partnerships: A Replication Guide for Building LGU-Initiated

Gawad Kalinga Communities

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Foreword 7

Acknowledgements 9Preface 11

Acronyms 13Glossary of Terms 15

I. The Replication Guide for LGU-Initiated GK Communities 17

II. LGUs and Shelter Provision 20III. Gawad Kalinga: An Overview 23IV. The LGU-Initiated Approach to GK: An Overview 27

V. Developing and Managing the GK Multisectoral Partnership 36

VI. The GK Component Programs 48 VII. Annexes 69

Annex A.1 71Executive Order issued by the Butuan City Mayor creating Butuan City-Led

Multisectoral Shelter Program Management Team

Annex A.2 74

Sample Standard Comprehensive GK MOA with LGUs

Annex B 84Memorandum of Agreement/Partnership between and among the City Government

of Butuan, Couples for Christ, and the Philippines-Canada Local Government

Support Program

Annex C 90

GK Multisectoral Structure

Annex D 91Construction Committee Scope of Work

Annex E 96

Communication Plan for the Balangayan Butuan: Panimalay Sa Katawhan GK

Community Development Program, Shelter Component

Annex F 102Resource Mobilization Plan for Balangayan Butuan Gawad Kalinga Approach

Annex G 105Manual on the Accounting System for GK-Missionville

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Annex H 129Beneciary Payback (Balik-Kalinga) Addendum 1, Manual on the Accounting System for Missionville

Annex I 139

Butuan Citys Policies & Procedures for the Selection of Home Partners for Balangayan Butuan: Panimalay Sa

Katawhan Gawad Kalinga Approach

Annex J 141Criteria for Selection and Prioritization of Sites for GK Projects

Annex K 142

Sample SB Resolutions supporting & adopting the LGU-GK Project

Annex L 144GK Guidelines for Community Living

Annex M 146

Sample Cluster Plan, Cluster Plan Isometric and Site Development Plan

Annex N 148GK House Designs

Annex O 157

Sample Gantt Chart, sample Money S-Curve, PERT-CRM Chart and sample Construction Schedules


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Foreword

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) welcomes the latest in theseries of Knowledge Products developed by the Philippines-Canada Local Government Support

Program (LGSP), Transformative Partnerships: A Replication Guide for Building LGU-Initiated

Gawad Kalinga Communities. The Guide broadens the options of local government units that

want to address the lack of quality housing for the poor and other development issues in their

communities through the replication of the Gawad Kalinga (GK) approach.

Borne of the collaboration among the Couples for Christ (CFC), LGUs, other local stakeholders

and LGSP, the Guide is an addition to a growing toolkit on community development that

features shelter provision as an entry point. It provides information and instructions thatinterested local governments, caretaker structures of CFC and other users can follow to apply

GK as a comprehensive initiative for community development.

Characterized by multi-stakeholder involvement, the GK is consistent with the intent of Article

62 of the Local Government Code that stipulates the direct involvement of POs, NGOs and

the private sector in the plans, programs, projects or activities of local governments. Such

an approach allows the pooling of resources and talents, an opportunity that deserves to

be explored by LGUs that are hard pressed to meet the many competing priorities of their

constituents. On the other hand, mobilizing LGU commitment and resources in order to housethe poor will generate considerable impact.

More than a shelter initiative, Gawad Kalinga afrms that poor communities, with the support

of local governments, government agencies, civil society groups like the CFC and the private

sector, can succeed at transforming themselves. Local governments can facilitate that process

by initiating the implementation of GK in their communities.

DILG, therefore, congratulates the Philippines-Canada Local Government Support Program

for its efforts in promoting enhanced shelter provision through the LGU-initiated approach tobuilding sustainable communities.

ANGELO T. REYES

Secretary

Department of the Interior and Local Government


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Acknowledgements

This knowledge product is a result of the collaboration of the following institutions andindividuals that promoted a multistakeholder and community-based approach to shelter

provision and community development:

Alix Yule, Marion Villanueva and Basile Gilbert for providing the necessary direction and

guidance

Maricel Genzola for facilitating the roundtable discussion, for conducting interviews and

research, and for writing this replication guide

Tony Meloto, Bong Garrucho, Issa Cuevas-Santos and Luis Oquinena of the Couples for

Christ-Gawad Kalinga for championing the collaboration with LGUs, for their input to the

replication guide, and for the support

LGSP team members Atty. Eve Jiz, Abe dela Calzada, Paz Moneva, Victor Ozarraga, Tess Gajo,

Merlinda Hussein, Antonio Tantioco, Aser Realubit, Edgar Catalan, Gemma Borreros and

Cecille Isubal for anchoring the LGSP-GK partnership in their respective regional ofces

LGU representatives Boy Rosales and Boy Pellerin for providing input and feedback thathelped in the nalization of this replication guide

Mags Z. Maglana for providing overall content supervision and coordination with the

technical writer

Myn Garcia for providing technical and creative direction and providing overall supervision

of the design, layout and production

Chris Monnon for providing editorial support towards nalizing the replication guide

Sef Carandang for providing technical support and for effective coordination with the design,

layout and production team

Redge Abos for art direction, cover design and layout


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Preface

Transformative Partnerships: A Replication Guide for Building LGU-Initiated Gawad

Kalinga Communities traces it beginnings to 2003, when the Philippines-Canada Local

Government Support Program (LGSP) entered into a partnership with the Couples for

Christ Gawad Kalinga (CFC-GK) Community Development Program. The partnership was

brokered under theSamahan strategy of LGSP, which called for the mobilization of private

sector and civil society resource and support to enhance the capacity of LGUs in service

delivery.

Gawad Kalinga (GK) was envisioned to enhance the capacity of participating local

government units (LGUs) to mobilize multistakeholder involvement in the provision of

shelter, health, education and livelihood assistance to marginalized communities. At some

point, fteen (15) LGUs signed up for the GKSamahan, the immediate highlight of which

was the construction of houses for selected communities using resources mustered through

the multistakeholder approach. The collaboration led to the construction of 600 socialized

housing units in the participating cities and municipalities.

Because of the successful interaction with local governments, CFC-GK and LGSP recognized

the advantage of popularizing the GK approach among the ranks of LGUs. This replication

guide was developed to provide a concise and step-by-step process of replicating the

GK strategy for community development. Not only does the guide capture the different

processes and approaches of GK, but it also provides principles and tips to ensure that the

implementation will remain consistent with the spirit with which GK was conceived and with

the legal mandates of local governments.

This replication guide comes at a time when local governments are starting to fully carry

out their programs of governance for the period 2004-2007. Around 800 LGUs all over the

country have formulated their Executive and Legislative Agenda (ELA) through participatory

methods, and are set to address local challenges through priority programs, projects and

activities. Ensuring access to shelter for the growing number of homeless constituents

remains a priority challenge and concern for many LGUs.

Many marginalized communities today require and actively seek support for their efforts

to transform the conditions of their lives. A multistakeholder approach will express the


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condence and encouragement of partners from different sectors of society on the capacities of these communities

and also secure the necessary assistance. By initiating and hosting Gawad Kalinga in their areas and inviting local CFC

chapters and other partners, LGUs will have expanded the options for developing sustainable communities.

LGSP hopes that LGU and CFC partners will nd the replication guide a useful reference.

Philippines-Canada Local Government Support Program (LGSP)

Partnership with local government is crucial to the success of Gawad Kalinga (GK) in its vision of GK777, which is to

build 700,000 homes in 7,000 communities in 7 years!

Effective community development can only happen through a multi-sectoral effort that focuses on the empowermentof communities so that they may help themselves and each other. It highlights the model of development that is

participatory and consultative. It leverages contributions from different stakeholders: from the poor communities;

land, site development and other resources from local and national governments; and professional and volunteer

services from the private sector, beginning with the GK caretaker teams.

It is highly important to emphasize that the Philippines may be nancially handicapped but is rich in human and

natural resources. These resources are available in every local government unit (LGU) including 5th and 6th-class

municipalities. They only need to be inspired with fresh ideas and new models, motivated by a common vision, and

led by strong political will, to unleash their potential for self-reliance and good local governance.

Gawad Kalinga villages are working models of peaceful and productive communities that the affected people

themselves helped build and, which can be easily replicated in every barangay of every municipality throughout the

country. This replication guide developed by the Philippines-Canada Local Government Support Program (LGSP), is a

useful resource for local governments that want to undertake partnerships with GK and initiate the process of building

sustainable GK communities. It will also be useful to GK teams that want to collaborate with local governments. The

GK strategy enables local governments to meaningfully address the serious issue of homelessness, increase in number

of slums and other social problems directly related to poverty and in the process transform lives.

If all LGUs come on board, supported by the private sector and squatter communities themselves, this country will rise

out of poverty!

Gawad Kalinga (GK)


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Acronyms

BAT Bayanihan Action Teams

BP Batas Pambansa

CARBDP Cotabato-Agusan River Basin Development Project

CFC Couples for Christ

CHB Concrete Hollow Block

CLUP Comprehensive Land Use Plan

CMP Community Mortgage Program

CP Cash Payback

CSO Civil Society Organizations

DENR Department of the Environment and Natural Resources

DOST Department of Science and Technology

ECC Environmental Compliance Certicate

ECG Elders Core Group

EO Executive Order

GI Galvanized Iron Sheets

GK Gawad Kalinga

GSIS Government Service Insurance System

HDMF Home Development Mutual Fund (also Pag-IBIG)

HLRB Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board

HUDCC Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council

HUDO Housing and Urban Development Ofce

KB Kapitbahayan

LCE Local Chief Executives

LGSP Philippines-Canada Local Government Support Program

LGU Local Government Units

LMB Land Management Bureau

MOA Memorandum of Agreement

MM Medical Mission

NAMRIA National Mapping and Resources Information Authority

NGA National Government Agencies

NGO Non-Governmental Organization

NHA National Housing Authority


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NHMFC National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation

Pag-IBIG Home Development Mutual Fund (also HDMF)

PCUP Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor

PERT CMP Project Evaluation Review Technique/Critical Path Method (PERT/CPM)

PNP Philippine National Police

PO Peoples Organizations

SB Sanggunian Bayan

SEP Sweat Equity Payback

SFC Singles for Christ

SSS Social Security System

STMA St. Thomas More and Associates

TATAG Shelter and Site Development Program

TESDA Technical Education Skills Development Authority

TLRC Technology Livelihood Resource CenterTWG Technical Working Group

UDHA Urban Development & Housing Act

YFC Youth for Christ


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Glossary of Terms

Bayanihan Filipino term meaning community spirit

GAWAD KABUHAYAN GK Livelihood Program

GAWAD KALUSUGAN GK Health Program

Kaagapay refers to Social Services

Kaayusan refers to Peace and Order

Kabuhayan refers to Food Self-Sufciency and other

Livelihood Programs

Kalinisan at Kagandahan refers to Beautication & Cleanliness

Kalusugan refers to Basic Community Health Care and First Aid

Kapitbahayan refers to Community Empowerment

Kasiyahan refers to Community Socials

Oikos Society a Social Ministry of CFC concerned about the state of

the environment in the world today

Padugo literally bloodletting; to make sacrices

SAGIP GK Education Program from the Filipino term

meaning to save a life

SHELKB CFCs Gawad Kalingas Shelter & Environment,

Health, Education, Livelihood and Kapitbahayan

Community organizing

SIBOL GK Education Program; literally to grow

SIGA GK Education Program; literally to light

TATAG GK Shelter Program; literally to build or

to establish

Tekton Guild a Social Ministry of CFC, an association of Christian

entrepreneurs, professionals and workers

Ulamas Islamic (religious) scholars

Ustadzes Learned/scholarly Muslims


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What is the Replication Guide for LGU-initiated GK Communities

(GK Replication Guide)?

The GK Replication Guide is a reference that guides users in the step-by-step process of

replicating the Gawad Kalinga (GK) Community Development Program, in particular through

an approach that harnesses local government initiative. This guide takes into consideration

the condition and capacities of local governments. It covers the full range of activities related

to starting up the partnership, and to planning, implementing, monitoring and nally

evaluating the GK partnership initiative.

Why is it important for LGUs to partner with GK?

Under the Local Government Code of 1991, LGUs are responsible for coordinating and

delivering basic, regular and direct services to their constituents. Providing low-cost housing

projects is among the services for which LGUs are responsible.

The Couples for Christ (CFC)s vision of Gawad Kalinga is to contribute to nationbuilding

through GK777 a vision of building 700,000 homes in 7,000 communities in the next 7

years.Gawad Kalingas component services include shelter, health, education, livelihood,andkapitbahayan (community organizing & empowerment). As of 2004, GK succeeded

in already assisting 400 communities or almost 10,000 homes in impoverished mountain

villages and urban and rural slums in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Characterized by multi-stakeholdership, GK is consistent with the intent of Article 62 of

the Local Government Code that stipulates the direct involvement of POs, NGOs and the

private sector in the plans, programs, projects or activities of local governments. This

approach promotes the pooling of resources and talents, an opportunity that LGUs hard

pressed to meet the many competing priorities of their constituents should explore. On

the other hand, mobilizing LGU commitment and resources in order to house the poor will

generate considerable impact and empower marginalized communities to meaningfully

tranform themselves. LGUs play a major role in convening multistakeholder structures and in

generating participation of and support from different stakeholders.

ONEThe Replication Guide forLGU-Initiated GK Communities


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Why was the GK Replication Guide conceptualized?

Recognizing LGU shelter mandates and the potential of GK to address such, the Philippines-Canada Local

Government Support Program (LGSP) partnered with the CFC to introduce GK as a strategy to local governments

that endeavored to respond to homelessness and other community development concerns in their areas. Fifteen (15)

LGSP partner LGUs responded and initiated partnerships with local CFC chapters, other local stakeholders to create

multistakeholder structures that oversaw the selection of GK beneciaries; and developed and implemented plans to

provide services to the communities. The collaboration led to the construction of more than 600 low-cost housing

units in the 15 LGUs.

The success of the 2004 LGSP-CFC-LGU partnership highlighted the viability and advantages of a distinct LGU-initiated

approach to implementing Gawad Kalinga. Mindful of the growing number of LGUs that expressed interest in and

openness to GK, LGSP and CFC agreed to develop and produce a guide that would aid in the replication of the LGU-

initiated approach to GK.

What are the objectives of the GK Replication Guide?

The GK Replication Guide intends to:

Provide information on GK as a comprehensive initiative for community development

Provide an overview of the different approaches that have been successfully applied in establishing the GK

Document essentials steps, processes and tools that may guide municipalities, cities and provinces interested in

replicating GK as a strategy for housing and helping marginalized constituents in their respective localities

Provide concise and specic guidance for GK replication to ensure consistency of implementation.

Who are its users?

The target users of the GK Replication Guide are interested local government units or LGUs (in particular, provinces,

cities and municipalities), the Gawad Kalinga caretaker teams of the CFC, and other strategic partners who will be

involved in the LGU-initiated approach to replicating GK.

The GK Replication Guide will be useful to:

1. LGU local chief executives (LCE) who:

Are newly elected or reelected and intend to make a difference in their administration through innovativesolutions to the problems of homelessness and poverty

Look at shelter as a component of an integrated approach to poverty alleviation that also includes education,

health and livelihood to ensure the improvement of the lives of their constituents.


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2. The technical working group or multisectoral team composed of representatives from the local government, the

civil society organizations (CSOs) and the private sector business groups who:

Are supportive of the LCEs resolve to collectively address the increasing incidence of informal settlements

Have an appreciation of the local needs and potential resources that can be mobilized.

What are the key sections of the GK Replication Guide?

Section I (The Replication Guide for LGU-Initiated GK Communities) provides an overview of the nature,

objectives, uses and users of the Guide

Section II (LGUs and Shelter Provision) outlines the key responsibilities of LGUs with respect to shelter

Section III (Gawad Kalinga: An Overview) discusses the CFC Gawad Kalinga vision, its achievements and the

different ways of implementing GK

Section IV (The LGU-Initiated Approach to GK: An Overview) introduces the LGU-initiated approach, its

advantages and benets and the requirements for its implementation

Section V (Developing and Managing the GK Multisectoral Partnership) takes the users in a phase by phasediscussion on how to implement the multisectoral partnership embodied by GK

Section VI (The GK Component Programs) describes the component services of the GK holistic approach to

community development

Section VII (Annexes) provides sample forms, templates and guidelines that are useful in developing and

managing the GK multisectoral partnership


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TWOLGUs and Shelter Provision

What are the mandates of LGUs in Shelter Provision?1

In the Philippines, LGUs are mandated to provide programs and services promoting the

general welfare of their constituents. LGUs are responsible for coordinating and delivering

basic, regular and direct services to their constituents. The provision of low-cost housing

projects is among the services for which LGUs are responsible.

The Local Government Code or RA 7160 stipulates LGU mandates on shelter through the

following provisions underRule Von Basic Services & Facilities:

1. Art. 24.Devolution. (a) Consistent with local autonomy and decentralization, the

provision for the delivery of basic services and facilities shall be devolved from the

National Government to provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays so that each

LGU shall be responsible for a minimum set of services and facilities in accordance with

established national policies, guidelines, and standards.

2. Art. 25.Responsibility for Delivery of Basic Services and Facilities. The LGUs shall,

in addition to their existing functions and responsibilities, provide basic services and

facilities devolved to them covering, but not limited to, the following:

For the Province

Planning and implementation of the programs and projects for low cost housing and other

mass dwellings except those funded by the Social Security System, Government Service

Insurance System, and the Home Development Mutual Fund. National funds for these

programs and projects shall be equitably allocated to the regions in proportion to the ratio of

the homeless to the population.

For the CityAll services and facilities provided by the municipality and the province and. And, in

addition thereto

The Urban Development & Housing Act (UDHA), also referred to as RA 7279, guarantees

security of land tenure for the socialized housing beneciaries, and decent shelter for the

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The UDHA designates LGUs as implementers of social housing programs. With their participation, it is envisioned that

LGUs shall be more responsive to the housing needs of their respective communities.

The success of the socialized housing program is dependent on the LGU leaderships management of important

details on social housing and welfare, community development, peoples participation, resource mobilization, and

partnership among its stakeholders.

The Urban Development & Housing Act denes the following as LGU responsibilities:

1. Prepare a Comprehensive Land Use Plan aimed at achieving the objectives of the UDHA; (Sec.

6 & 39)

2. Conduct an inventory of all lands and improvements thereon within their respective localities

in coordination with the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLRB) and with the

assistance of the appropriate government agencies; (Sec .7)

3. Update the inventory every three (3) years and furnish the Housing and Urban Development

Coordinating Council (HUDCC) a copy of its inventory including updated ones for planning

purposes; (Sec. 7)

4. Identify, in coordination with the National Housing Authority (NHA), the HLRB, the National

Mapping and Resources Information Authority (NAMRIA), and the Land Management Bureau

(LMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lands for socialized

housing and resettlement areas for the immediate and future needs of the underprivileged

and homeless in urban areas; (Sec. 8)

5. Certify as to the blighted status of lands, which shall be considered as one of the factors in the

evaluation of the market value of land for socialized housing; (Sec. 13)

6. Identify and register all qualied socialized housing beneciaries within their respectivelocalities; (Sec. 17)

7. In pursuit of balanced housing development, enter into joint venture projects with private

developers; (Sec. 18)

8. Provide basic services and facilities (potable water, power/electricity, an adequate solid waste

disposal system, and access to primary roads and transportation facilities) in the socialized

housing or resettlement areas in cooperation with the private sector and concerned agencies;

(Sec. 21)

9. Provide the program beneciaries of their duly designated representatives, in coordination

with the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) and concerned government

agencies, the opportunity to be heard and to participate in the decision-making process over

matters involving the protection and promotion of their legitimate collective interests: (Sec.23)

10. In cooperation with the Philippine National Police (PNP), the PCUP and PCUP- accredited

urban poor organizations in the area, adopt measures to identify and effectively curtail the

illegal activities of professional squatters and squatting syndicates; (Sec. 27)


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11. Implement, in the coordination with the NHA, the relocation and resettlement of persons

living in danger areas such as esteros, railroad tracks, garbage dumps, riverbanks,

shorelines, waterways and in other public places such as sidewalks, roads, parks and

playgrounds; (Sec. 29)12. Provide, in coordination with the NHA, relocation or resettlement sites with basic services

and facilities, and access to employment and livelihood opportunities sufcient to meet

the basic needs of affected families; (Sec. 30)

13. Assist the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) in initiating the

organization of Community Mortgage Program (CMP) beneciaries; (Sec. 33)

14. Promote, in coordination with the HUDCC, NHA, the Technology Livelihood Resource

Center (TLRC), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and other concerned

agencies in the production and use of indigenous, alternative, and low-cost construction

materials and technologies for socialized housing; (Sec. 34)

15. Submit a detailed annual report, with respect to the implementation of the Act, to the

President and House of Representatives; (Sec. 41)

16. May impose an additional one-half percent (0.5%) tax on the assessed value of all lands inurban areas in excess of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000). (Sec. 43)

Other Policy Guidelines on Shelter Provision:

1. NHA- MC # 1070: Policy Guidelines for the Implementation of the Resettlement

assistance Program to the LGUs

2. NHA- MC # 2000: Revised Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of the Local

Housing Program

3. OP EO # 131: Declaring Open to Disposition for Socialized Housing Purposes Certaingovernment-Owned Lands Dened under R.A. # 7279, Otherwise Known as the Urban

Development and Housing Act of 1992, and Providing for Disposition Thereof

1 For more information on LGU Mandates on Shelter refer toEnhancing Shelter Provision at the Local Level (Service Delivery withImpact: Resource Books for Local Government), LGSP, 2003.


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THREEGawad Kalinga: An Overview

What is Gawad Kalinga?

Gawad Kalinga (GK) is a Filipino term for giving care and hope. Through GK, the

Couples for Christ helps the poor build integrated, holistic and sustainable communities

all over the country as CFCs expression of faith and Christian responsibility. CFC has

brought into its communities Gawad Kalingas components of shelter, health, education,

livelihood, and kapitbahayan (community organizing & empowerment), which form the

acronym SHELKB.1

Although Gawad Kalinga began with Couples for Christ, its vision is to unite all sectors ofsociety to work together towards nation building in the spirit ofbayanihan. Even though

CFC is a Christian community, GK does not discriminate against people of different faiths,

race or religion.

GKs target is GK777 the vision of building 700,000 homes in 7,000 communities over

a period of 7 years. The factors that are critical to the successful achievement of the

vision are the empowerment of GK teams nationwide to implement the work and massive

partnerships with all sectors to transform slums into peaceful and productive communities.

What is its History and Accomplishments?

What are the Beginnings of GK?

CFC built its rst Gawad Kalinga community in the depressed community of Bagong

Silang in Caloocan City in 1995. In the next six years, the group built almost one thousand

homes, ve (5) basketball courts, eight (8) deep wells, six (6) schools and two (2) libraries

in Bagong Silang, and more projects are underway.

More than building infrastructure, the GK program through the efforts of CFC members

has effected major changes in the lives of the residents of Bagong Silang. Although theresidents are still considered nancially poor, they now have more hope, dignity and self-

respect.

The transformation of Bagong Silang became the model for other CFC chapters who were

challenged to replicate its success in their own locales and in every part of the country

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What have been the Accomplishments of GK to date?

By December 2004, GK succeeded in assisting 400 communities or almost 10,000 homes in impoverished mountain

villages and urban and rural slums in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

GK communities are found in Pasig City and Tondo in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Negros Occidental; Zamboanga City,

Bukidnon, Leyte, Batangas, Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu, Sultan Kudarat, North Cotabato, and Tarlac, among others.2

What are the Programs of Gawad Kalinga?

Gawad Kalingas component programs are Shelter and Site Development (TATAG), Health (GAWAD KALUSUGAN),

Education (SIBOL, SAGIP and SIGA), Livelihood (GAWAD KABUHAYAN), and Community Organizing and

Empowerment (KAPITBAHAYAN).

1. Shelter and Site Development Program (TATAG)

TATAG is GKs way of building colorful, durable and secure homes for the poorest of the poor. TATAG in the

Filipino language means to build or to establish. The program also provides other physical structures to

give the community a complete set of basic amenities such as path walks and drainage systems, water and toilet

facilities, a school, a livelihood center, a multi-purpose hall and a clinic. In some areas, community structures such

as basketball courts and libraries are also constructed once basic infrastructure priorities are addressed.3

2. Health Program (GAWAD KALUSUGAN)

GAWAD KALUSUGAN, which means to provide health in Filipino, is GKs program for community health care.

The health prole of every family in a GK community is gathered and monitored by the GK volunteer team of

doctors and paramedical practitioners. Residents are also trained to be community health volunteers. Health

interventions are provided to respond to specic as well as common concerns of the residents.4

3. Education Program (SIBOL, SAGIP and SIGA)

GK provides value-based education for pre-school children, aged 3 to 6 years old through its program called

SIBOL, which means to grow in the Filipino language.

GK provides a support program for street children of elementary age, from 7 to 13 years old. This support

program provides academic tutorials, sports and creative workshops to help them discover their talents and

potentials. Regular sessions on proper grooming and a values formation program called SAGIP, which means to

save a life, are also included to ensure that these children become responsible adults.

The SIGA program is a two-pronged intervention for 14 years old and above. Scholarships are provided to those

with the mental aptitude to pursue higher education. Alternately, a strong youth rehabilitation program is set in

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help them live productive lives to avoid committing youths to rehabilitation institutions. They are then integrated

into the social mainstream and are eventually gainfully employed. SIGA in the Filipino language means to light.5

4. Livelihood Program (GAWAD KABUHAYAN)

Through GAWAD KABUHAYAN (translated as to give livelihood in Filipino), GK conducts livelihood and skills

training, provides start-up capital and materials through micronance and micro-enterprise opportunities, and

assists in the marketing of the products of GK communities.

GK homeowners are encouraged to achieve food self-sufciency through backyard farming, urban agriculture and

poultry raising.

The GK homeowners pay for their homes through sweat equity by building their neighbors house side by

side with the GK volunteers. Building homes and common facilities also teaches the poor new masonry and

carpentry skills. This not only builds community spirit but also contributes to greater peace. After all, how can aGK homeowner ght with the neighbor who helped him build his house? 6

5. Community Organizing and Empowerment (KAPITBAHAYAN)

Every GK community is organized into a Kapitbahayan Neighborhood Association, which is established to

inculcate stewardship and ensure accountability, cooperation, unity and community spirit among community

members. The members decide on the guidelines for community living. This encourages new leaders who

espouse the values of the association to emerge and develop.7

To promote sustainability, a continuum of capability building interventions is provided to the GK community. Theassociation members are involved in the discussion and decision-making on projects to be undertaken.

What are the different ways in which GK is implemented?

In its thrust to replicate and disseminate the GK Community Development Program, CFC has partnered with a wide

range of local, national and international institutions to translate the GK vision into a reality. Among its partners are:

Local Government Units (LGUs)

Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)

Private Sector

Corporate Foundations

National government agencies such as the Ofce of the President

Legislators

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Currently, most of the GK initiatives are carried out through the CFC chapters all over the country and abroad (or what

is termed as a CFC-initiated and anchored GK implementation).

Local CFC chapters, either at the provincial or local level, take the lead role in providing decent housing to selected

GK Kapitbahayan members. The CFC chapters take it upon themselves to mobilize resources from their own members

or from its partner communities through thepadugo system (literally bloodletting) where members pledge support

for a GK community. The CFC chapters also generate support from friends, business associates, local ofcials or other

resource institutions. To most CFC members, their involvement in a GK project is the expression of their Christian

faith in action not just caring but sharing.8

LGUs are emerging as a key partner in GK replication. CFC recognizes the extensive reach of LGUs and the impact

of mobilizing LGU commitment and resources in order to house the poor. Financing for the GK projects may

be generated through the use of the LGU funds or from voluntary contributions of LGU employees, concerned

stakeholders and businesses operating within the locality.

The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF or more commonly referred to as Pag-IBIG) is a major funding source

that the LGU and even other GK partners can tap. HDMF extends housing nance to formally employed community

members who have no capacity to build their own homes without external assistance. GK currently has a partnership

with Pag-IBIG, which is a breakthrough, and will help achieve GKs targets.

1 News Feature on Couples for Christs Website:

Gawad Kalinga in Cyberdyaryo issue of August 21, 2003.2 Ibid.3 Gawad Kalinga Website4 Ibid.5 Ibid.6 Ibid.7 Ibid.8 Featured Article on the People Power Web Page on Couples for Christ:

Gawad Kalinga by Alfred A. Araya Jr.


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FOURThe LGU-Initiated Approachto GK: an Overview

What is the LGU-initiated Approach to GK Implementation? How is it distinct from

other GK approaches?

In CFC-initiated and anchored GK sites, the CFC chapters initiate, develop and manage

GK projects. A chapter takes responsibility for covering all aspects of the GK work, from

identication of site and beneciaries, assigning of CFC members to various committees and

tasks, preparation of the detailed plans, mobilization of resources, and the implementation

and monitoring of plans.

The LGU-initiated approach to the implementation of GK takes a different mode. The

LGU plays a major role in convening the multi-stakeholder structure and in mobilizing

support and participation from different stakeholders in the execution of the different GK

programs. Beneciaries are identied in consultation with the GK multisectoral team and

the prospective beneciaries, and taking off from the LGU list of target socialized housing

beneciaries. LGU leadership in identifying and developing the resettlement site into a

habitable community is vital. LGU guidance is likewise needed in formulating and working

out details of the development plans with the community, the roles of the GK Kapitbahayan

members, and the repayment arrangements. LGU resources can be directed to jumpstart the

full implementation of the different GK programs in the community.

The LGUinitiated GK implementation approach translates into reality a critical provision of

the Local Government Code under Article 62 on the Role of Peoples Organizations (POs),

NGOs and the Private Sector. LGUs shall promote the establishment and operation of

peoples organizations NGOs and the private sector, to make them active partners in the

pursuit of local autonomy. For this purpose, POs, NGOs and private sector shall be directly

involved in the following plans, programs, projects or activities of LGUs.These are in the

areas of: local special bodies, delivery of basic services and facilities such as provision of low-

cost housing projects, and nancial and other forms of assistance, to name a few.

It is incumbent in this delivery approach that LGUs mobilize their respective constituencies

their own employees, the different churches, academe, CSOs, homeowner associations

of subdivisions or villages, business establishments or groups, or concerned individuals for

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The criticalRoles of the LGUs in initiating the GK in their locality include:

1. With guidance from the GK team, initiating the formation of the multisectoral structure (Multisectoral Board or

a Socialized Housing Committee or a Project Management Team or a Technical Working Group or any name the

LGU deems proper). The multisectoral structure is primarily concerned with ensuring that the GK project gets

done.

2. Organizing the different committees and dening their responsibilities. It is recommended that, at the minimum,

the following committees be set up: Legal, Administration, Resource Mobilization, Program, Media and

Communication, Construction, Pay Back or Collection

3. Mobilizing support and participation from different stakeholders

4. Ensuring that the shelter initiative complies with the necessary legal requirements, permits and approvals from

national agencies, such as, NHA, (UDHA), DENR, HLURB, etc.

5. Providing funds from internal sources as reected in their Annual Investment Plans

6. Providing legislative support to the GK project such as the allocation of resources, and the recognition of the GKproject and partnership with various institutions.

There are many examples of the LGU-initiated mode in implementing GK, and many of them are in Mindanao. The rst

among them is Iligan City with the assistance of the local CFC chapter.

Other LGUs were invited to participate in a shelter project of the Philippines-Canada Local Government Support

Program (LGSP) promoting the adoption of the GK multisectoral approach as among the effective strategies in shelter

delivery.

These LGUs are:

Region VI: Escalante City; San Jose, Antique

Region IX: Dapitan City; Molave; Zamboanga del Norte

Region X: Linamon and Tubod in Lanao del Norte

Region XI: Padada, Davao del Sur; Nabunturan and Maragusan, Compostela Valley

Region XII: President Roxas and Cotabato City, North Cotabato

Region XIII: Butuan City; Surigao City; San Francisco, Agusan del Sur

Region XIV: Datu Paglas, Maguindanao.

What are the Advantages of the LGU-initiated GK Implementation?

The LGU-initiated approach to GK implementation has advantages as articulated by Local Chief Executives of LGUs that

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A local government, whether municipality, city or province:

Has the mandate to prepare a comprehensive shelter plan that would contribute to the achievement of the

objectives of UDHA and address local shelter needs in a planned, systematic and programmatic way

Has resources that it can allocate to support shelter projects. The LGU can fund site development activities of GK

housing sites, or support program implementation through the designation or hiring of a project engineer; or

provide nancial support to the continuing education and training activities of the GK community

Can initiate partnerships with various resource institutions

Has the capacity to leverage housing funds from other funding sources (i.e., from other government agencies,

from bilateral/multilateral institutions, and from non-government organizations) to build more homes, provide

basic amenities to more households, and to afford shelter tenure to more communities

Has a local shelter board to provide direction and policy support to its housing programs

Has the power to designate the use of public lands for housing programs, or through its power of eminent

domain can proclaim a private land as a housing site. This can lower the cost of the land that will be passed on tothe home partners for payment.

Can readily mobilize barangay ofcials to provide various types of support to GK

Can hasten the preparation and securing of legal requirements and permits in developing a housing site or even

in availing of a syndicated housing loan

Can provide technical assistance for low-cost housing given the presence of LGU engineering and planning ofces

Can tap or direct programs of the government in livelihood, health and education to support GK community

Can muster and pool human resource from among LGU personnel to support all facets of GK management

Can institutionalize good practices in shelter provision by incorporating them in LGU systems

Can provide opportunities for its staff to put into practice their insights or realizations from the LGU-initiatedor managed Moral Recovery Program. The City of Iligan has its own Moral Recovery Program called Corporate

Fellowship Program as operationalized by its Human Resource Management Ofce

Can establish its own payback mechanism using different modes of computations not limited to the linear

computation, and a different set of terms and conditions such as the inclusion of an interim or grace period for

community empowerment.

What are the Requirements of an LGU-initiated Approach to GK Implementation?

The LGU-initiated approach to GK implementation has several requirements for it to be successful:

1) Foremost among these is a LCE who has:

A vision of a slum-free municipality or city,

The political will to translate the vision into a reality by incorporating shelter provision in his/her Executive

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The commitment to designate a GK team within the LGU and organize the Multisectoral GK structurethat

would plan and implement the GK project in partnership with GK and other partners; and to allocate budgets

and mobilize other LGU resources needed to carry out and complete the project

The openness to explore and try out innovations in addressing local shelter concerns

The willingness to initiate and strengthen partnerships with other stakeholders in carrying out the LGUs

shelter objectives.

2) A functioning multisectoral group to plan, implement and monitor the status of the LGUs shelter program

3) Simple and operational program/project structure and systems

4) Adequate and timely resources provided to the GK project. This includes nancial, manpower, technical and

material resources

5) A committed GK project team operationalizing a well-dened project plan.

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Butuan City, Agusan del Sur Iligan City, Laneo del Norte Datu Paglas, Maguindanao

Introducing theGK Program to

the LGU

Housing as one of thepriority areas in the mayors

Executive Agenda. There is a need to relocate

3,483 families on the westbank of the Agusan River.

This is part of the majorinfrastructure undertaking

the construction ofoodwalls on both the east

and west banks under theCotabato Agusan RiverBasin Development Project

(CARBDP).

The Couples for Christhad an ongoing GK projectinvolving 20 units.

A forum between the CityGovernment and CFC wasconducted for possiblepartnership in addressing

housing and poverty-relatedproblems.

LGSP, a capacity

development program,

facilitated the exposure tripof the mayor and other cityofcials to different Gk sites.

Housing as a priority concernas reected in the City

Development Strategy. The City Government of

Iligan had a partnershipwith the Couples for Christ

Gawad Kalinga Programin ve barangays. These arein Barangays Tomas Cabili,Tambacan, Buru-un, Tibanga

and Santiago. A re razed Santilmo (a

community of informal

settlers) near the pier area on

the eve of the Iligan City Fiesta,Sept. 28, 2002 leaving 258families homeless.

Mayors invitation to the CFCto do a Gawad Kalinga Projectin the relocation site for theaffected families.

Housing is articulated in theLGUs Executive Agenda.

The high incidence of informalsettlements and the inux ofinternally displaced persons/families from adjoining

municipalities. The initial housing program of

the LGU was not fully appreciatedand supported by the people.

LGSP, a capacity developmentprogram, facilitated theintroduction of the CFC-GK

strategy and program to the

Mayor, other elected ofcials anddepartment heads.

Presence of a shelter plan

prepared by the Datu PaglasShelter Board which served asentry point for the GK Program

Roles of the

Local ChiefExecutive

Visionary

Direction-setter

Visionary

Direction-setter Resource mobilizer

Visionary

Direction setter Resource mobilizer Advocate of the spirit of

volunteerism

Roles of theCFC

Key stakeholder, PMTmember

Project implementer Trainer

Key stakeholder of the Program CFC of Tacurong served asmentor, linkage builder and

coordinator of the GK LGUactivities

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Role of the

LCEs Spouse

Chaired the Project

Management Team

Not dened Chairwoman of the Project

Management Committee. Actively supported the LGU

GK Project from planning,

implementation & evaluation. Provided support in ensuring

the implementation of post-construction activities such

as beneciary strengthening,monitoring progress of valueseducation and nishingtouches on the shelter projects

(landscaping etc.) Key initiator of projects and

programs for the GK Community

LGU GKStructure

Multisectoral Gawad KalingaProgram Project Management

Team (PMT)

Multisectoral Group Project Management Committeewith Technical Working Groups.

GK and LGSP as technicaladvisors

Local GKComposition

GK National, CFC, LGSP,Urios College, NHA, GUIDEFoundation

CFC and selected departmentheads of the LGU

Selected department heads of theLGU which composed the ShelterBoard

LGU Ofce in Charge of

Housing

Butuan City Housing Ofce Iligan City Housing Ofce Municipal Planning andDevelopment Ofce

Presence of

communityorganizer/facilitator

Community Organizer Community Organizer Maguindanaon Development

Foundation, Inc (MDFI) providedCommunity Organizing support

Presenceof a value

formationprogram &person in

charge

Done by the CommunityOrganizer & members of

CFCs different ministries

Done by the CommunityOrganizer & members of CFCs

different ministries

Done by the LGUs CommunityOrganizer and members of

the religious sector especiallythe ulamas and ustadzes. TheIslam-based value formationprogram

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LGU - GK

Milestones

Forum between the City

Government led by theMayor and with CFC toexplore partnership

Site Visits of LGU to differentGK sites (Iligan, Tangub &Cagayan de Oro).

Participation of City Mayor

& LGU employees to theNational Build 3 & First GKShelter Congress in Manila

GK Project site visits in Metro

Manila - GK Bagong Silang,GK Amparo, Towerville, CAA,Brookside, Arkong Bato.

Strategic planning & teambuilding sessions of CityGovernment with CFC, NHA,HUDCC.

Project Launching.

Nov. 18, 2002 - Mass at GK

Missionville Project Site Nov. 22, 2002 - Start of

backlling works at Phase 1

Nov. 26, 2002 -Groundbreaking & Start ofHouse Construction

Dec. 24, 2002 - 1st turnover of

ten completed units Jan. 2003 - meeting with City

Council & department heads;rst lunch forum

Feb. 14, 2003 2nd turnover of60 completed units

April 20, 2003 3rd turnover of

38 completed units June 14, 2003 4th turnover of23 completed units

Sept. 28, 2003 5 th turnover

of 12 completed homes;completion of two-classroombuilding; multipurposebuilding and a health clinic.

The Shelter Plan facilitated the fast andefcient progress of work and became

the basis for the LGU-GK programming.

April 11, 2003 - An initial planning

meeting was held last in Manilato formalize the GK-LGSP-LGU

partnership.

May 6, 2003 Introduction of GK toLGU

May 20, 2003 - Final site

identication. GK Team organized,

committees took charge of the media

and information, resource generation,

construction, administration support,

payback monitoring and legal, andthe GK program components of the

project. Study Visit to Cagayan Breakfast

Forum

Site visits of LGU Group to different

GK sites June 8, 2003 - Pre-Build Day for two

model/pilot houses.

June 20, 2003 - Partnership Meeting

on Shelter with Housing Agencies in

Manila

July 8, 2003 - held the Lunch Forum

generating commitment for 20 houses

which was matched by Couples forChrist totaling to 40 houses.

July 12, 2003 Meeting with GK,

MDFI and LGU on Community

Organizing

Participation in National Build Day

July December Video and casestudy documentation of GK Project

July December Visits of potential

partners

August 9-10, 2003. The Build Day:

groundbreaking and start of house

construction. November 16, 2003 Turnoverof GK-LGU 42 Housing Units to

Beneciaries (through drawing of

lots) and Tie-up with LGU-GK-DSWD-

ARMM for construction of additional

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Challenges in

GK Implemen-tation

LGU expropriated the land

Backlling and sitedevelopment costs LGU andcontactors

Initial buy-in of the mayor,SB and Departments

Difculty explaining GK andmobilizing beneciaries

Apprehension over the entry

of another religious group in apredominantly Muslim area

Initial site identication

Contextualizing the formation ofGK values in Islam

Demand of other barangays tostart GK in their areas

Expanding the original team toserve the three (3) other GK sites

Presence ofWritten &Operational Setof GK Policies

& Systems

LGU-GK Housing Program& Plans

Roles & Responsibilities ofDifferent Committees with

Corresponding Plans Lot Acquisition Scheme

(CIGLA) & its Implementing

Rules & Regulations toinclude Disposition Policiesfor Residential Lots

Resource Mobilization Plans

Communication Plan Payback Schemes Beneciary Selection Policies Demolition & Relocation

Policies

Policies & Procedures forOccupancy of Home Partners

Detailed Housing Plan &Design with correspondingtechnical specications &cost estimate

Manual on Accounting Systemto include acknowledgement& documentation of non- cashcontributions

Payback Scheme (Addendum tothe Accounting Manual)

Guidelines re GK Missionville

Health Clinic Detailed Housing Plan &

Structural Design withcorresponding bill of materials

& cost estimates

Aside from the Shelter plandeveloped before the entryof GK, the current GK LGUpartnership, management

and implementation used theprocesses, methodologies andpolicies generally espoused

by GK in its shelter program.However, this is done with somemodications considering therealities and context of the LGU.

The LGU plans to develop itsown systems and mechanisms

with assistance of LGSP and GK.NHA also hopes to provide some

training on the development of

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The critical phases of the LGU-initiated approach to GK implementation are the following:

1. Mobilization Phase: This includes preparatory activities related to orienting the LGU

on GK leading to the eventual adoption of GK as a multisectoral strategy in shelter

provision.

2. Planning Phase: This pertains to activities that will help the stakeholders esh out the

details of the GK approach as a community development program that would be carried

out by the LGU together with the multisectoral group. This includes: formulation of the workplans

installation of management systems and procedures such as the identication of

indicators to serve as bases of monitoring and evaluation

creation of the corresponding operational program and project level structures with

a set of dened roles and responsibilities for every position or committee specied

in the organigram.

Under this phase, resource mobilization strategies have to be identied or formulated.

Two examples are thepadugo, and the breakfast forum.

A Communication Plan that will maximize public outreach and participation1 also

needs to be prepared.

3. Implementation Phase: This entails the implementation of the activities by the

concerned committee or person as spelled out in the plan. This also involves monitoring

the status of the plans by the LCE and/or the multisectoral group based on an agreed set

of indicators.

4. Expansion Phase: This involves assessing the initial GK project and the experience of

the multisectoral group; identifying the achievements and the factors that affected the

groups performance; and exploring the possibility of covering other areas using the GK

approach.

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1. Mobilization Phase

Objectives of the Phase:

To introduce to LGUs the GK program and its partnership approach in

achieving development

To encourage local government and CFC to give initial commitments

for program start up

To form an initial team from the LGU and CFC (if there is an existing

CFC community) for partnership start-up.

Based on experience, there are various ways to initiate the LGU-

based approach to GK implementation. The following options may be

considered:

a. The LCE may initiate the partnership, as in the experience of the

City of Iligan. Mayor Frank Quijano of Iligan City requested the local

chapter of the CFC to assist in the relocation and resettlement of a

community razed by re, and in the development of the resettlement

site to include the housing for the resettled families.

b. It may be an initiative of the local chapter of the CFC. In its rst

phase of partnership with the Butuan City LGU, the local CFC

chapter instigated a GK project and involved the LGU in the GK

implementation, which was formalized in a Memorandum ofAgreement (MOA).

c. It may be a third party, a capacity development program like the

Philippines-Canada Local Government Support Program (LGSP) that

will initiate and pave the way for an LGU and CFC partnership for a

GK project. In the Datu Paglas experience, LGSP together with the GK

National Secretariat staff met with Mayor Ibrahim Totoy Paglas of

Datu Paglas. The CFC of Tacurong coached the LGU of Datu Paglas on

the rudiments of starting, planning and implementing a GK Project.

The value-based education program for the home partners and theirfamilies is based on the teachings of Islam.

d. It may be an outright partnership under a multisectoral approach

just like the Butuan Citys Balangayan Butuan Program Management

Team, which is implementing theBalangayan Butuan: Panimalay

sa Katawhan Project. The City Government took the lead role in

implementing the relocation and resettlement of families living in

Critical phases of the LGU-initiated

approach to GK implementation:

1. Mobilization

2. Planning3. Implementation

4. Expansion


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the areas affected by the CARBDP (Cotabato-Agusan River Basin

Development Project) along the west bank of Agusan River. GK is a

key strategy in the effort and the CFC is a major stakeholder.

What are the steps that CFC-GK and the LGUs must take to initiate

the partnership?

CFC-GK Preparations

GK National or the CFC local chapter conducts the following:

a. Meeting with CFC Council

b. GK Presentation to CFC Elders Core Group (ECG)

c. Meeting with host CFC sector leadership (CFC Chapter heads and all

ministries coordinators) to explain the project & partnership.

d. Identify the working groups (GK Project Team & support groups forprograms & KB organizing)

e. Schedule a meeting with the LGU representative.

In the absence of a CFC chapter in the area, the LGU can consider looking

into the presence of CFC chapters in the neighboring areas. If so, LGU can

draw on the CFC-GK team from the nearest city or municipality to provide

technical assistance or to coach the multisectoral group in operationalizing

its GK project. GK National can provide information on this.

Introducing GK to the LGU

a. Courtesy call by CFC with development partners, such as LGSP, to the

LGU, preferably to the LCE

b. CFC and the development partner then orient the LGU through the

LCE on the GK objectives, process and benets

c. At this point, LCE, if interested, signies willingness to proceed.

CFC and the development partner then give concrete suggestions

on how to move the partnership forward. Among these will be the

presentation of the GK to the Municipal or City Council and thedesignation of a point person to coordinate the multisectoral effort.

d. CFC and the development partner present the GK project to the

Municipal or City Council (Sanggunian Bayan or Panglungsod) and to

local agency/department heads. The desired result at this point is to

interest the Council and agency/department heads in GK.

e. The Mayor identies key LGU persons to initially coordinate with GK

The initial talks with the LGU are

designed to orient the LCE on

the GK project its objectives,

process and benets and to

mobilize the LCEs support aslead implementer. This must be

done together with the Project

Director and the CFC Chapter

Head in the area.

It is important to make courtesy

calls to barangay ofcials and to

the parish priest or the Islamic

religious head (the Imam) to

present Gawad Kalinga. More

than informing them about the

project, there must be efforts toencourage partnership in the

GK work. However, the progress

of the GK work must not be

held back if they are not very

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pending the formation of the multisectoral structure and designates

them as GK Project Team or a Technical Working Group (TWG). The

task of coordinating or doing secretariat functions may be assigned

to the Municipal Planning & Development Ofce or to the Housing

and Urban Development Ofce (HUDO). Logically, the designated

department head acts as the lead person of the secretariat or in the

case of Butuan City, an Administrative Committee was organized.

f. With the approval of the LCE, the LGUs Municipal Planning &

Development Ofce or the HUDO drafts an Executive Order (EO)

creating the multisectoral team

g. Once reviewed and approved by the Mayor or his legal staff, the

Mayor issues the EO creating the multisectoral team, specifying the

members of the team from the LGU, NGO sector and/or the national

government agencies, and dening the multisectoral teams basicroles and responsibilities. (Please refer to Annex A.1 Executive Order

issued by the Butuan City Mayor creating the Butuan City-Led

Multisectoral Shelter Program Management Team. Annex A.2 is a

sample standard comprehensive GK MOA with LGUs.)

2. Planning Phase

Objectives of the Planning Phase:

To launch and make operational the GK multisectoral partnership

To organize and dene the roles and responsibilities of thecommittees under the multisectoral GK structure (Administrative,

Construction, Legal, Media and Communication, Payback, Program,

Resource Generation)

To prepare a program of work/action for the different committees

To establish simple GK project management systems and procedures

and the corresponding structures

To formulate a clear policy on cost recovery and identify payback

mechanisms both at the local government and community association

levels To identify various effective resource mobilization strategies and

activities such as thepadugo and the breakfast forum.

The initial tasks of the GK Project Team are to prepare and carry out the

initial GK plan of work, which includes the following:

a. Conduct an effective information campaign on GK to LGU

departments to raise resources and discuss possible involvement

The following are important points to

cover in the presentation and discussion

about GK:

GK is NOT just about shelter. Itpromotes integrated, holistic and

sustainable development. Planning

for implementation of other

programs must be done together

with the shelter planning.

GK is not about just about building

houses but community building

and healing of relationships

through intensive value formation

coupled with concrete programs.

GKs concept is to leverage funds

so that whatever resources theLGU can offer can be multiplied to

expand the program further.

GK is a multisectoral movement. It

is open to working with partners

who believe in the same vision of

nation building through concrete

local work.

Although GK began with CFC

and works well if an active CFC

community is present, it is not

necessary to have an active CFCchapter in the actual localityto start GK. One option is for aCFC chapter from a nearby area

to mentor a composite GK team

composed of representatives from

LGU and CSOs, as demonstrated by

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b. Preparation and conduct of the breakfast forum or a similar strategy.

Draw up a list of strategic CSOs, business sector, individual families,

academe, and other sectors of society that can be invited to the

breakfast forum and to join the GK multisectoral partnership

c. The designated lead person from the LGU meets with the CFC

representative and other CSOs, business organization, academe, to

draft a MOA establishing the partnership and dening the roles and

responsibilities of each of the parties concerned for the GK initiative.

(Please refer to Annex B - Memorandum of Agreement/Partnership

between and among the City Government of Butuan, Couples for

Christ, and the Philippines-Canada Local Government Support

Program)

Once the partnership has been established, the multisectoral team can

regularly meet to work on the following important concerns:

a. Creation of the GK multisectoral structure (i.e., working committees)

delineating roles and responsibilities of all parties involved. This is

broader than the original TWG or Project Team created by the LCE at

the start of the GK project. The multisectoral structure should involve

all signatories to the MOA and other volunteers. (Please refer to

Annex C on the GK Multisectoral Structure)

b. Each working committee should discuss and internalize its

functions and its relationships with other committees. On this

basis, each committee should develop a plan of action. It is also

recommended that a coordinator or point person be designated for

each GK component. (Please refer to Annex D for the Construction

Committees Scope of Work, Annex E for the Communication Plan &

Annex F for the Resource Mobilization Plan)

c. Formulation of simple GK project management systems to includeproject tracking systems to follow costing, accounting system,

beneciary payback or repayment schemes, monitoring and

evaluation. (Please refer to Annex G for Iligan Citys GK Accounting

System, and Annex H for Iligan Citys Beneciary Payback)

The practice of identifying the

beneciaries of the area varies from

one place to another. There are

at least several generally accepted

ways of doing this. The LGU

designated team together with the

CFC mentor team:

Conduct a demographic

prole and determine the

poorest of the poor families of

the area

Identify the poorest

community of the area

Identify families living in

danger zones

Identify families who had beenvictims of calamities, i.e. ood,

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d. Formulation of the guidelines for the selection of beneciaries/

community and site selection for GK Projects or the adoption of the

targeted beneciaries of the LGUs Comprehensive Shelter Plan, if

available. The guidelines should reect a clear selection criteria and

process. The multisectoral team should carefully guard the integrity

of the selection criteria and process. (Please refer to Annex I Butuan

Citys Policies & Procedures for the Selection of Home Partners for

Balangayan Butuan: Panimalay Sa Katawhan Gawad Kalinga

Approach)

e. Creation of a beneciary screening committee or an Administrative

Committee that will have beneciary selection as part of its roles.

Membership of this committee will come from the multisectoral

team composed of representatives from CFC, major partners and thebeneciary community.

f. Classication of beneciaries into SEP (sweat equity payback) or CP

(cash payback). (Refer to the Beneciary Selection Guidelines under

the TATAG portion)

g. Identication or formulation of strategies to mobilize multisectoral

community support.

The support may come in the form of talent or technical expertise;

manpower assistance or involvement in any or all of the GK phases;

provision of nancial and material assistance needed for the house

construction or for any other community facilities to be put up; or

simply sharing information about the GK project with others and how

one can help.

h. Identify strong LGU counterparts for GK program start-up and

expansion

i. Identify building sites for the GK project

j. Identify training needs and schedules for host CFC sector or TWG

regarding GK Kapitbahayan-Community Organizing.

The following are important

considerations in the selection

of project sites, which may be

categorized as onsite or as relocation

or an offsite: GK pilot site should have

residents that are classied as

poorest of the poor.

GK pilot site should be

proximate to the city/

municipality center and

accessible to volunteers and

partners.

Land and site development must

be affordable for the intended

homeowners.


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What are the different resource generation activities utilized by CFC or by the LGUs in implementing

the GK approach?

A unique feature of the GK in generating resources for the partner GK community is the padugo or literally

bloodletting or to sacrice. Home partners as well as CFC members are enjoined to contribute talents, muscle

power, and material resources such as money, household items, plants or other things relevant to the use of the GK

community or of a household. Both the CFC-anchored and the LGU-initiated GK projects have utilized this to build the

commitment of the home partners in the GK approach and processes.

Padugo is utilized in the other GK Programs and takes different forms. In the context of the SIBOL, SAGIP and SIGA

programs, it can mean hosting meetings in ones house, and sponsoring a round of simple snacks for those attending.

Another unique approach is the conduct of the breakfast forum (or a lunch forum as appropriate). It is initiated by the

local CFC chapter or by the LGU as a resource mobilization strategy for the proposed GK project. It intends to gather

prospective donors or partners in a special event, which can be held in the morning (i.e., a breakfast forum) or even

over lunch.

To organize the forum, the multisectoral group, in consultation with the mayor, draws up a list of invitees. The list

can include CFC members, business associates or representatives from businesses operating within the locality, NGOs,

civic organizations, friends, recognized leaders, and philanthropists.

The LCE plays a critical role during the forum. In most cases, s/he gets to introduce the GK project its objectives,

processes, benets, the resources needed to make the GK project a reality, and how it is linked to the LGUs

development agenda.

3. Implementation Phase

The key activities are:

a. Hosting of a GK breakfast forum or a similar activity to start resource mobilization. The forum can serve as a kick-

off activity of the Resource Mobilization Committee particularly in mobilizing support of other stakeholders of the

community.

b. Conducting Kapitbahayan (KB) community organizing efforts. The community organizer conducts regular home

visits to individual home partners, and regular meetings and/or ground working activities with the ofcers as wellas the with the different Bayanihan Action Teams (BAT) to ensure that agreed tasks are carried out. If there are

obstacles encountered, the community organizer conducts coaching activities or strategizes with the person or

BAT concerned.

c. Schedule capacity development activities, some examples of which are below, for the whole team or the involved

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Team Building and Effective Planning

Shelter and Site Development

Mobilizing Media as a GK Partner

Documentation

Resource Generation

KB Community Organizing and Empowerment.

The trainings will equip the multisectoral group or committee members so

that they would be able to perform their respective functions.

With the use of the acquired competencies from the trainings and the use

of the various manuals, the different committees can conduct trainings

meant for the partner community over a period of time. The community

organizer ensures the attendance of the concerned home partners:

Livelihood development

GK-Tek livelihood values formation

GK Education

GK Health

Kapitbahayan Leadership and Skills Training

Team Building with local barangay for synergy.

d. The GK multisectoral structure carries out its tasks through theworking committees (i.e., TATAG, Resource Mobilization, etc).

e. A Build Day is held. The Build day is another special event in a

GK project. It is a day for launching the GK initiative. It is also a

chance to demonstrate to the public through media coverage how a

collective undertaking of concerned and caring citizens can build a

community. Volunteers are encouraged to mobilize for the Build Day.

They are grouped and assigned to work on putting up a particular

house - the basic frame, the roof, the walls, the basic amenities, andpainting the house with bright colors, which is a distinctive GK touch.

f. The conduct of regular monitoring and evaluation of the multisectoral

team is critical at this phase. Using the agreed indicators or measures

of performance, the multisectoral team will be able to identify

Objectives of the Implementation Phase:

To make the multisectoral GK

structure operational

To ensure the coordinated

implementation of the plan ofwork of the different action teams

or committees towards achieving

the goals of the multi-stakeholder

partnership

To prepare a plan of action for the

GK Build Day

To continue the community

organizing efforts with a special

focus on the Organizational

Formation Phase

To monitor the implementation of

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problem areas and act on it accordingly. The monitored concerns may

be referred to the mayor especially if this involves resource provision

or requires his/her attention as LCE.

In the GK context, what and how is monitoring and evaluation done?

Monitoring is a continuing function done specially during the

implementation phase by the stakeholders the LCE, the LGU

Technical Working Group, the GK multisectoral team and even the GK

- Kapitbahayan.

Monitoring is determining whether the project is being implemented

as planned, and if problems arise, necessary modications can be made

to avoid difculties. It is done to provide periodic assessment of project

operations to the GK stakeholders.

The multisectoral team, the LGU TWG, as well as the GK ofcers and

members can do evaluation periodically. This may be every quarter, six

months, or one year. A separate one is conducted at the end of the project

life or upon project completion.

Evaluation is a process and selective exercise which seeks to determine

as systematically and as objectively as possible the effectiveness, relevance,

and impact of the activities in the light of the objectives of a project suchas the GK. It looks into the outputs; the partnerships established and

sustained; the policies that have to be formulated or revised; as well as

advocacy points identied and pursued.

It is necessary that a simple Monitoring & Evaluation Scheme be

formulated to serve as a guide in assessing the effectiveness of an

intervention in addressing a problem.

1 Communication Plan for the GA Butuan: Panimalay sa Katawhan Program,Shelter Component.

2 A Thesis on Voluntary Organization and Community Development: A Studyon Couples for Christ Gawad Kalinga Community Development Programby Jose Roi Riveral Verallo III, August 2003.

3 Ibid.

The components of a simple Monitoring

& Evaluation Scheme are:

Objectives Specic statements of anend to be achieved during a stated period

of time

.

Input Resources & activities thatare supplied for program operations.

These are combination of personnel,

equipment, and funds for specic

activities or concerns. The utilization of

inputs is measured against the plan.

Outputs Results of the utilization ofinputs. The actual delivery of outputs is

compared against the stated targets.

Effects Changes generated in the target

population. Actual effects are compared

against target desired outcomes.

Impact Final total result, taking intoaccount direct & indirect effects and

allowing for diffusion & imitation that

produce changes in the community as

a whole as compared to the baseline

assessments of the community.

Factors that facilitated or hindered theachievement of the objectives.

Recommendations to address concernsor in relation to policy development.


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Objective

(Used as reference of bothmonitoring & evaluation)

Inputs

(These items aremonitored weekly or

monthly)

Outputs

(This is both amonitoring and

evaluation concern;best done at the end ofa period six or twelve

months)

Effect

(This is an evaluationitem, addressed at

the end of the yearor a dened project

duration)

Impact

(This is an evaluationitem best veried

after two years ofproject completion)

GK TATAG

At the end of 24 months,the GK community ofname of place wouldhave been developed into

a humane and habitablesettlement, completedand turned over to the

residents as indicated by:

# of houses built

with complete basicamenities.

Water facilitiesinstalled

Road network &

pathways established Operational storm &

drainage canal

Presence of owering&/or fruit bearingtrees &/or plants

Presence of a multi-

purpose hall servingthe needs of theSIBOL, SAGIP &/or

SIGA

GK KapitbahayanA functioning set of

ofcers & BATsOperational Agreementfor Community Livingas evidenced by home

partners compliancewith provisionsRegular conduct of

meetings of ofcers &/general assembly

Ex. Revolving fund forhousing or livelihood,

Interventions of aCommunity Organizer,technical & training

assistance in thefollowing areas:

Continuous

provision ofvalue formation,

Christian life orone according tothe religion of thecommunity,

Management &

strengthening ofthe organization,Estatemanagement, &

projects Systems

development &

installation in themobilization ofhome partners inthe different GK

activities Systems

development inthe documentation

of monthlypayment ofmembers in cash

or in sweat equityand/or in remittingpayments

Implementationof plans related to

Kapitbahayan & TATAG

Conduct of activities

of the different CFCministries related to:

Value formation

Organizationalformation or

strengthening Physical

development ofthe community

Mobilization of

home partnersparticipation inGK activities

Livelihood

development Presence

of ongoing

projects/activities

GK Kapitbahayan Implementing the

respective plans ofthe BATsRegular conduct ofmeetings

Presence of a well managed and

developed settlementwith:

Decent houses

and beautifulsurroundings

Brightly coloredhouses and

landscaping ofenvironment

Functional storm& drainage canals

Residentsadhering tostipulation of the

agreement forcommunity living

At least 85% collection

of payments orcompliance with SEPprovisions

Security ofshelter tenure

to # of homepartners from# community

associations Improved

housing &community

facilities Conicts settled

based on higherinterest forcommon good

Living inharmony

despite cultural/social/ religiousdifferences


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Objective Inputs Outputs Effect Impact

SIBOL Presence of a

structure that canbe used for SIBOLactivities

Presence of a Trained

SIBOL team Presence of an

operational plan of

SIBOL activities

Presence of an

ongoing SIBOLProgram

A core of at least 30SIBOL participants

regularly attending& participating in itsdifferent activities

Presence of learningmaterials (books andtoys) for the use ofthe children

Increased readiness

of preschoolersfor elementaryeducation

SAGIP Presence of astructure that can

be used for SAGIPactivities

Presence of a TrainedSAGIP team Presence of an

operational plan ofSAGIP activities

Presen

transformative partnerships

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