Community Engagement,

Solidarity and Citizenship

Quarter 2 – Module 1:
The Core Values of Community
Action Initiatives
 What I Need to Know

This module was conceptualized and written to help you explain and analyze
the core values of community action initiatives. Particularly, you may be able to
understand and explain ideas about human rights, social equity, gender equality and
participatory development.

In the previous lessons, you have learned that communities are the people
who have shared a common experience, identity or geography. There may be issues
and problems which the community is facing but still there are solutions that may
take place through community action initiatives.

Thus in this chapter, you will be able to discover that the Core Values of
Community Action Initiatives are coming from the members of the community.
Though there are differences, there are still many things that may unite a community
in having and taking steps to a community action. It will help you realize that shared
values, especially the core values, are being highlighted in community action.

The aim of this module is to explain and analyze the different core values in
relation to community action initiative. Specially, it will discuss the concept of human
right, the social equity and equality, gender equality and the participatory
development. Wherein, after analyzing and understanding, at the end of this module,
you are expected to learn the following:

Explain the core values of community action initiatives: a. human rights b.

social equity c. gender equality d. participatory development (HUMSS_CSC12 -IIIh -
j -12; HUMSS_CSC12 -IIIh - j -13 and HUMSS_CSC12 -IIIh - j -14)

1. Identify the core values of community action initiatives Promote

awareness of human rights in communities
among learners; and
2. Develop commitment in taking community action.

What I Know

Direction: Using the Concept Map below, fill-

in your ideas about the core values of Community Action
Initiative. Write your answer in your answer sheet.
 Core Values
of
Community
Action
Initiatives

Lesson
The Core Values of
Community Action
1 Initiatives

Every community has its own issues and problems that are needed to be
resolved. There are issues that are being a subject matter of the argumentation and
discussions of the people. There are also problems wherein conditions are undesired
by people which they tend to seek solutions.

Due to the above stated realities in the community, actions and initiatives from

its members are very relevant and needed. Being a member of the community, you
should take part in the said actions, to address the issues and problems, so that

community life will be better for you and other community members.

Thus, the process of collaborative work between the individuals and groups

known as community engagement will take place in the community action

initiatives. A community initiative is generally a network of individuals and partner

organizations dedicated to improve the health and welfare of a community. It seeks

to deal with and reduce the effect of social problems, in order to improve peoples'

quality of life. They vary by community, but may address issues such as

homelessness, drug abuse, domestic violence, and many others.

Hence, it is important for you to understand the core values of community

action initiatives. Let us learn these core values before having actions to community

issues and problems.

What’s In

Direction: Arrange the jumbled letters to identify the words being described in the
statements below. Write your answer in your answer sheet.

1. T Y O C M M U N I E G N A E G E M E T N –a collaborative working process

among affiliated groups or individuals

2. T Y O C M M U N I E S I T A V I I N I T - a network of individuals and

partner organizations dedicated to improve the welfare of a community.

3. E E O P L P S’ O O R A N G I A T I N Z - the Filipino equivalent of what in

other countries are commonly called community-based organizations.

4. I V C I L Y O C T E I S –this group in the Philippines comes from the

Filipino concepts of “pakikipagkapwa.”

5. L U L T A N I I T A N O M O C R P R O A I T N O - is an organization that
owns or controls production of goods or services in one or more countries other
than their home country.
 What is It

After finishing the activities earlier, you may now be able to grasp the
idea of our lesson in this module. You must get your pen and answer sheet and
carefully read the lesson. It is important to read and comprehend the ideas and
context of this lesson.
.

According to Oxford Dictionary, core values are principles or beliefs

that a person or organization views as being of central importance.
Another definition of core values is that these “are the fundamental beliefs
of a person or organization. These are guiding principles dictate the behavior and can help
people understand the difference between right and wrong.” Core values also help to determine
if they are on the right path and fulfilling their goals by creating an unwavering guide.

The Core Values and Principles of Community-action Initiatives

Based on the book of (Taguibao et. al 2016), There is no single approach to

community development and as such, initiatives and actions that are intended to

address community issues and problems must consider different tools and methods

that are appropriate to the context of the community. Essentially, community actions

must give members and leaders a “voice” in the community

action.

In that sense, the following are the core values that must be taken into
consideration in making community action initiatives and plans.
1. Human rights
2. Social Equity
3. Gender equality
4. Participatory development

According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for

Human Rights (OHCHR), it is defined as “the rights inherent to all human
beings whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic
origin, color, religion, language or any other status.
 It is also defined as the supreme, inherent, and inalienable rights to life, to
dignity, and to self-development. It is concerned with issues in both areas of civil
and political rights and economic, social and cultural rights founded on
internationally accepted human rights obligations.

In this sense, each person, even before coming into this world and getting
out of its mother’s womb, have already have rights, like right to live, which is a
natural right. Upon birth and growing up, citizenship and other rights and
entitlements are already alongside to the child, such as the right to a name and
nationality, the right to health and nutrition, the right to shelter, the right to
education and the likes.
Also, here are the human rights included in the United Nations declaration:

Natural Rights - The liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Civil Rights - privacy, property, religion, expression, contract and movement
Political Rights - assembly, petition, suffrage, direct and indirect participation,
self-determination, self-government and election to public office

All of these and more are our rights, but let us not forget that our right ends,
where the rights of others begin. Also, in every right there is a corresponding
obligation and
responsibility.

It is the fair access to opportunities, like education, livelihood and resources.

It involves participation in cultural and political practices in the community like the
social justice, but social equity emphasizes more on institutions and how people can
access it, especially those who need it most. It also refers to standards set applied
to improve the participation of a certain classes or sectors of people in the
community.
 An example of this is the marginalized group like Persons With Disability
(PWDs) who do have the same and equal rights to ordinary people but are also
protected and given the privilege to achieve social equity. Other marginalized
groups sectors or groups are women, children, youth, indigenous, LGBTQ+
community, and the likes who are considered weak and in need of help.

In tackling social equity, we cannot go away with social justice. As defined

by former President Jose P. Laurel, it is the humanization of laws and the
equalization of social and economic forces by the state so that justice may at least
be approximated. It is anchored heavily on the idea that justice is based on basic
human rights and each individual must have an opportunity to exercise these
rights.

Hence if we compare equity and

equality, equity according to Encarta
Dictionary is a general
condition characterized by justice,
fairness, and impartiality, while equality is
full equality under the law. If we think
about it, equality means giving all things to
all individuals even others may not need it,
while equity is giving the individuals what
they need.

As defined by United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of

women, it is “the equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of women and men
and girls and boys.” It does not mean that both genders are the same but emphasize
the equality of men and women, with equal rights, values, treatment, and
opportunities.

Clear examples of problems in gender equality are seen in the following

situations:

-Men may often have better opportunities, freedom and social favor compared
to women.
-Most of the positions, socially and politically were being occupied mostly by
men.
-Men may have more weight in marriages or other direct or indirect
relationships.

It is known that individuals in a community have unique roles that are

being played, also, aside from the said roles; they also have unique needs that
must be answered. There are gender differences between the roles played by
women and men and their unique needs and responses to a community issue.
Not including a certain gender group may mean a different set of
priorities that would become a possible condition of a non-holistic approach
in the issue and problem solving

Its objective is to engage the marginalized group in programs and

activities that will benefit them. It must have advocacies to enable the
marginalized groups to promote their rights. The more participation from the
community, the higher is the possible success and sustainability of the
programs and projects. As a result, it will empower a certain sector that will
benefit from the community initiatives thru participatory development.

This kind of development aims to directly involve local

communities in development projects. It is in our knowledge that different
members of the community have their own and distinct needs, but if all or
most of its members will unite and participate for a certain goal, there will be
less discord and misunderstanding, then most likely, the program and
activities, as well as the participation of the groups in the community, will
succeed, and answering the needs of a certain group or sector would be easier.

Hence, the entire above stated core values of community action initiatives
must be our guiding light in making and preparing our own community
action initiative and project.
 What’s More

Directions: Draw if the statement is correct and if

the sentence is incorrect. Write the answer in your answer sheet.

_____1. There is a single approach to community development.

_____2 Community actions must give members and leaders a “voice” in the
community action.
_____3. Human Rights are acquired when a person reached the legal age.
_____4. Human Rights are basic human entitlements.
_____5. Social Equity is the fair access to opportunities in livelihood, education and
resources.
_____6. Gender Equality is the equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of
women and men and girls and boys.
_____7. Sex is defined as the attitudes and feelings, and behaviors that a given
culture associated with the person’s biological being.
_____8. The liberty and the pursuit of happiness are civil rights
_____9. The objective of participatory development is to engage the marginalized
group in programs and activities that will benefit them.
_____10. Empowerment of the marginalized sector will be the result of community
initiatives and programs.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Fill-in the blanks with appropriate word or phrase to make each
statement complete. Write the answer in your answer sheet.
1. Core values are _________ or ________ that a person or organization views as
being of central importance.
2. The __________ of community action initiatives revolves around human rights,
social equity, gender equality and participatory development.
3. _____________ are the inalienable and inherent rights that each human being
have and cannot be taken away from a human being.
4. PWD’s, women, children, youth, indigenous, LGBTQ+ are examples of
__________ group.
5. The concept of ______________ is that, if there are more participation from the
community, the higher is the possible success and sustainability of the
programs and projects.
6. Individuals in a ____________ have unique roles that are being played.
 7. Gender equality emphasizes the equality of ________ and _______, with equal
rights, values, treatment and opportunities.
8. _____________ according to Encarta Dictionary is a general condition
characterized by justice, fairness, and impartiality.
9. _____________ is full equality under the law.
10. Unlike social justice, _____________ emphasizes fair access to opportunities,
like education, livelihood and resources.

Assessment

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer of the following concepts. Write
your answer in your answer sheet.

1. These are the fundamental beliefs of a person or organization that serves as

their guide in all of their undertakings.
a. Core Values b. Framework c. Principle d. Values
2. Which among the following is not a core value of community action initiative?
a. Human Rights c. Social Equity
b. Participatory Development d. Sense of Entitlement
3. “All men are equal regardless of the color of skin” this statement from Kartilya
ng Katipunan is an example of:
a. Human Rights c. Participatory Development
b. Gender Equality d. Social Equity
4. It is an equal representation of men and women in most of the activities.
a. Human Rights c. Participatory Development
b. Gender Equality d. Social Equity
5. This kind of development aims to directly involve local communities in
development projects.
a. Human Rights c. Participatory Development
b. Gender Equality d. Social Equity

6. Which among the following is not an example of problem in terms of gender

equality?
a. Men may have more weight in marriages or other direct or indirect
relationships
b. Men may often have better opportunities, freedom and social favor
compared to women.
 c. Men and women may now vote their desired official without being
hindered by anyone or any law.

d. Most of the positions, socially, politically and the likes were being
occupied mostly by men.

7. The right to assembly, petition, suffrage, direct and indirect participation, self-
determination, self-government and election to public office are included in
_______ right.
a. Civil Rights c. Political Rights
b. Natural Right d. Social & Economic Rights

8. PWD’s, indigenous people and LGBTQ+ community are some example of

________.
a. Civil Society c. Marginalized Sector
b. Private Sector d. NGO’s

9. The humanization of law is _________.

a. Human Rights c.Social Justice
b. Social Equity d. All of the above

10. All individuals are being given things that they may need or may not need.
This is an example of:
a. Equality b. Equity c. Human Rights d. No answer

Additional Activities

Direction: Create a poster about your commitment in a community action in your

community during this time of pandemic. It must show two or more Core Values of
Community action Initiative. Use any coloring materials available at home. Do this
in a separate paper.

RUBRICS FOR THE POSTER

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
 The poster Almost all Some Minimal Many
includes all the required required required required
Required required elements are elements elements elements
Elements elements as included on are included are are missing.
well as the poster. on the included on
additional poster. the poster.
information.

All graphics Almost all Some Minimal Graphics do

are related graphics are graphics are graphics not relate to
Graphics - to the topic related related to are related the topic
Relevance and make it to the topic the topic. to the topic
easier to and most
understand make it
easier to
understand
The poster is The poster is The poster The poster The poster
very attractive in is somewhat is is
Attractive attractive in terms of attractive in acceptably distractingly
terms of design, terms of attractive messy or
design, layout, and design, though it poorly
layout, and neatness. layout, and may be a designed. It
neatness. neatness. bit messy. is not
attractive.

References:
Taguibao, J and De Guzman, F. , 2016Community Engagement Solidarity and
Citizenship, Vibal Group Inc.pgs. 41-53

Definition of Core Values https://www.lexico.com/definition/core_value

Examples of Core Values https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examplesof-

core-values.html

Meaning of Equity and Equality https://www.yourdictionary.com

Community Initiative Law and Legal Definition ,

https://definitions.uslegal.com/c/community-initiative/

What are Human Rights?

https://www.ohchr.org/en/issues/pages/whatarehumanrights.aspx

Gender Equality https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/gender-equality/