Community Organizing: A Mechanism for Peacebuilding in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao

6 Pages Posted: 22 Nov 2019

Date Written: August 18, 2018

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the contribution of community organizing in peacebuilding in armed conflict areas in Maguindanao. The study sought to assess the relevance of community organizing in peacebuilding initiatives of different agencies in the community. Furthermore, the study clarifies the contribution and importance of community organizing as it can be replicated in other areas that may need transformational change. To assess the contribution of community organizing in peacebuilding and its importance in implementing peacebuilding initiatives, the researcher used a descriptive type of research. The data was presented in narrative form. The study was conducted in the five barangays of the Municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Department of Social Welfare and Development and Community and Family Services International. The response of the respondents and key informants were used as the bases in identifying the contribution of community organizing in peacebuilding. Purposive sampling was used in identifying the target respondents, community organizers and barangay chairmen. Findings show that majority of the community organizers known to the community are working in the government agencies. People only know community organizers are direct service providers. The maximum participation of the people is the key towards a successful community organizing. Both government, non – government and private individuals/volunteers use community organizing as a tool in developing a community. The barangay officials have crucial roles in promoting sustainable development and peace being the front – liners and representatives of the community people. Community organizing contributes in promoting peacebuilding in the zone of peace area. Peacebuilding does not only revolve around initiatives in the macro level but starting in advocacy in responsible parenthood and parent effectiveness could lead to the prevention of peace-related issues and community problems. All sectors in the community are actors in peacebuilding which made them needed to participate in community organizing. It is concluded that community organizing contributed to peacebuilding in the zone of peace.

Keywords: Community Organizing, Mechanism for Peacebuilding

Suggested Citation

Mamucao, Princess Sheryn, Community Organizing: A Mechanism for Peacebuilding in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (August 18, 2018). Proceedings of the International Conference on Responsive Education & Socio-Economic Transformation (ICRESET) 2018, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3409257 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3409257

Princess Sheryn Mamucao (Contact Author)

Mindanao State University-Maguindanao ( email )

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