COMMUNITY- MANAGED SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS

IN RIVER BASINS IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

A Project Proposal

Presented to the Faculty of the

Liceo de La Salle - Senior High School

University of St. La Salle

Bacolod City

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements for

English 2

(LIVELIHOOD AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TEAM)

De Guzman, Khaila

Dhaliwal, Simranjit Kaur

Javelosa, Joshua Miguel

Juen, Lorraine

Madrileño, Julius Romeo

Novero, Renet

Villachica, Sophia Charisse

Project Proposal

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This project is carried out to successfully make a Livelihood and Community

Development Plan in order to help the communities residing near the river basins. River Basins

have served various purposes such as water, food, and other necessities. However,  These

communities encounter different problems that opens up risks which consequently affects  their

social welfare. Additionally, due to the rapid economic growth present in today’s society, these

river basins have been overlooked, causing numerous difficulties especially to the people living

in these areas. The Project will be handled and monitored by the Livelihood and Community

Development Project Team. The people involved would be the  Governor, Mayor, Secretary,

Engineers, Health Professionals, and a Budget Analyst. These people are the heads of the

different tasks that will be initiated throughout the implementation process.They will assess the

risks that directly impacts the likelihood of success and that this risk will be both formally and

informally measured throughout the lifetime of the project. The overall project tasks that will

push through are broken down into three categories; The Planning wherein the different activities

and tasks will be meticulously planned out. Next would be the Implementation of these tasks.

And lastly, the evaluation of the overall activity and monitoring the progress of the said

interventions. This project will have a budget of ₱3,000,000.00 which will be allocated to the

development of the housing. The budget will be divided for different materials that are needed

to produce a decent home - that has the capability to act as a safe shelter, and can meet the

adequate necessities of these people. for these people. This project proposal serves as a pathway
to a better community, especially to those people who are residing in these poor places with such

impoverished conditions.

RATIONALE

The underdeveloped and disadvantaged communities residing in the country’s river

basins are prone to risks concerning their economic stability, livelihood, health , and their access

to sanitized necessities. In the Philippines, there is a great number of river basins. Such areas

may be inhabited by the locals, which possess different qualities. Some of these basins have a

high rate of pollution activity, thus, these

These people suffer from problems such as low-income, poor shelters, polluted source of

water, and food insecurity, which all consequently encompasses against the social welfare of the

community. The aforementioned matters will be further discussed in the next section:

Low- Income

Families and other members living in such circumstances, undoubtedly,

experience problems in their livelihood. Those who are residing in these communities are

often individuals who have had little to no education.

Poor shelters

Communities residing near the river basins are prone to floods and landslides.

Such events have caused severe damage to human life, settlement patterns, local

environment and, above all, to the economic sustainability of the river-basin

biodiversity, reduced productive human health and demolished habitation. These

unfortunate periodical incidents increase the vulnerability of poor communities,

fracturing their sources of income and undermining their sustainability practices.

Polluted Source of Water      

River Basins have been one of the sources of water for the communities residing

near the river. The overuse, mismanagement, and pollution of water are some current

problems by the communities who use the rivers as their main source of water. The

communities use this source of water for drinking, bathing, and cleaning. Consequently,

polluted and unsafe water from these River Basins may lead to health and social

problems for these individuals. Polluted water may cause diseases and an unsafe

environment for these communities.

Food Insecurity

Conflicting demands for food and water, exacerbated by increasing population,

increase the risks of food insecurity, poverty and environmental damage in major river

systems. The food insecurities of these communities may refer to the destruction of their

agricultural home crops and livestock. Communities residing near the river basins may

have a possibility of having food insecurities when it comes to the growth of their crops,

and especially when these individuals get food from water like fishes via fishing.

As a response to the previously stated challenges , the organization is committed to

assure the quality of progress,  lessening the difficulties that the communities undergo, and
achieve the different objectives and the overall goal, which is to help the communities in the

river basins nourish and thrive in their way of living. In addition, the project sees to it that

through proper planning and assessment, there will be an increased rate to livelihood

opportunities, approaches in promoting new techniques, and the acquisition of  new skills to

increase their livelihood opportunities in a sustainable fashion - will be prevalent.

The Livelihood and Community Development Project will help in building the capacities

and abilities of the communities in assessing economic risks, especially those risks that are

perilous to their social welfare. Not only will the project team work alone, but it will also

collaborate with other government, non-government or non- profit organizations such as ;

1. Gawad Kalinga

2. NDRRMC ( National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management0

3. DOH (Department of Health)

4. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

5. WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms)

Through this collaboration, it will be assured that every objective in this project will be

thoroughly executed and that the goals placed will be achieved.

The project will adopt the following components:

1. Water Basin Management

o The water basin management will be an integrated approach to the

protection, improvement and sustainable management of the water

environment. Clean-ups will be done in order for these river basins to be

clean and well accessible.

2. Introduction of Agricultural Techniques

o Different agricultural techniques, such as planting vegetables, will be

taught in order for the community to thrive and have a source of food.

Mini gardens alongside their houses will also be established.

3. Disaster Preparedness

o Different areas in the country may experience climate or weather

conditions that may or may not affect the way of living. Some areas are

drastically affected by these changes, thus, it is important for communities

to always be prepared so that there will be a reduced risk of damage. This

project will help educate the community on how to be prepared, and the

different measures that can be taken not only towards themselves, but also

to the area that they call “home”.

4. Introduction of techniques for livelihood sustainability

o A livelihood is sustainable when it has the ability to cope and recover

from different shocks or stresses that may disturb the community.  Due to
 some of these disturbances, their way of living might be affected. The

project will introduce different ways or activities that the community can

find means as a source of income.

4. Housing Management

o Alongside the help of a partner organization, Gawad Kalinga, the project

will help in building new houses for the community. Due to different

disturbances, both natural and man-made, the shelters in these

communities have been damaged, and are not enough to shelter the

families in the area. Thus, this project will advance their shelters as well as

provide additional housing necessities to meet their needs such as their

source of water. Through the housing management, they can have easy

access to water within their homes.

4. Proper Hygiene

o A proper hygiene program will help educate the people in the community

about different health concerns, and what they should do and not do. River

basins sometimes serves as an outlet for waste, thus, when the people also

use such water for drinking, it can can serious health damages. Thus, taken

care by health professionals, this project will also aim to improve the

healthy living of these people in order to be a healthy community.

Task Phases

Planning Phase

1. Assessment of Area

The area in which the project will take place is a former town and

constituent barangay of Bacolod know as Sum-ag. The place is known as a highly

populated area, resulting in scarcity in certain aspects, as well has increasing rate

in pollution of water and land.

2. Collecting Project- related Information

The project will need the collection of the list of residents or people

residing in the said area, alongside their basic information. A list of the budget

will be needed in order to distribute it in different areas of the project.  As well as

the details of the plan in which the project will revolve around on.

3. Development of Project Plan

The Project will adopt these following tasks:

1. Cleanup of rivers

2. Teaching them to find means of livelihood through the resources

present

3. Teaching the community on the agricultural techniques that can be use

4. Educating them about the importance of hygiene

5. Basic House Management

4. Budgeting

The team will plan on the overall budget needed for this project to be

successful. In creating the budget plan, different areas will be take into

consideration based on the aforementioned development plan. The budget will be

allocated  into the different aspects needed to pursue and complete this project

5. Finalization

A thorough review of the plan will be done to make the finalizations.

Different components of the project, and its application to certain areas in the

community will be taken into consideration. Important factors especially that of

the community’s welfare will also be taken into account. Last- minute changes, or

details, if any, will be processed as pat of the project plan. The plan will be

thoroughly reviewed and finalized thereafter.

Implementation Phase

1. Processing of Papers and Permits for the Project

o The papers and permits needed for the implementation of the project will

be processed. These certain papers and permits are needed for the approval

of the project. The said documents are important especially for different

permissions such as the use of the area, construction, contract agreements,

conditions, statement of work and other necessary documents. This is to

ensure that everything is in order, and is done in a legal manner.  

o Partnered organizations will be of aid to the project. Through the teaching

and sharing of ideas, these organizations will participate in the different

areas of the project and will each contribute their own services. These

partnered organizations will work hand in hand with the different people

involved in this Project.

3. Prepare the Infrastructure

o Preparing the needed materials for the said infrastructures to be built.

Preparing the infrastructures follows the blueprint prepared, as well as

buying the materials needed for the infrastructures.

3. Clean-up Process

o The people in the area will participate and help out in the clean-up

process.  The clean-up process will follow waste segregation, and proper

waste disposal in order to effectively clean the area.

3. Construction Proper

o Reconstruction of houses for the people by providing the necessary house

necessities, in order to attain improved living conditions . Other facilities

needed for housing improvement will be reconstructed as well.

3. Livelihood Sustainability Education

o The people in the said area will be educated on how to find their means of

livelihood for their basic needs and how they can provide those necessities

for themselves. In addition, they will be taught on how to improve their

necessities in life.

3. Monitoring

o The project will apply a monitoring strategy to examine the progress of the

different interventions done, as well as document the different lessons

learned. The result to the overall target of the project will also be

monitored followed by recording the progress in the documents. Once the

project is completed, the team will organize annual meeting with the said

community to generate feedback on the results, and amongst the

individuals in the community.

Evaluation Phase

This evaluation aims to determine project effectiveness and efficiency through

tracking progress on each objective, completion of activities, and dates of completion.

Based from the project certain impacts are to be expected. The evaluation strategies are:

Summative Evaluation

The summative evaluation will be used to assess the participants r the different

individuals of the community. It will focus on the project and how it affected the

communities way of living. This type of evaluation will give the team of the project a

heads up whether or not the project has affected the community in a positive or negative

way, and how great of a help it gave especially to those people residing in the river basin.

SOAR Analysis  
 The SOAR Analysis or the “ Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results”

analysis is a strategic tool that focuses an organization on its current strengths and vision

of the future for developing strategic goals. This type of analysis will be used in

evaluating the project after it has had its implementation. With this analysis, the focus

would only be on the organization and the community that it has helped. This will

provide enhancement on what has already been done. Through this evaluation, the

organization’s strengths and weaknesses will be uncovered, thus paving way for new

opportunities and a brighter future not only for the organization, but also for the

communities.

IV. BUDGET
Qty. Unit Item description Unit price Total Remarks
240 bags 1 sqm. Excel holcim cement P242.00 P58080.00
91K blocks 1 ft. Hollow blocks P9.00 P864000.00
1200 1 sqm. Concrete slab P68.00 P81600.00
20 roof Roofing P105.00 P2100.00
squares
60 50m Water pipes P450.00 P27000.00
40 7X1 ft Door P250.00 P10000.00
50 250m Electrical wiring P350.00 P17500.00
m Metal wiring To be To be
determine determined
d
20 20 Royal tem sparrow toilet P3290.00 P65800.00
package
20 20 Flexco faucet (kitchen) P95.00 P1900.00
Paint
8  Concrete P143.00 P286.00
gallons neutralizer
40  Primer P1200.00 P48000.00
gallons
80  Elastomeric To be To be
gallons determine determined
d
80  Sun and rain P676.00 P54080.00
gallons (white)
  VII.     QUALIFICATIONS

        For this project to be implemented effectively, certain people who would want to qualify

for the certain occupations needed in this project shall comply to the following requirements:

Sophia

1. Civil Engineer

 Graduate of 4 year course BS Civil Engineering

 must be  a recognized Licensed Civil Engineer

 must have at least 2 years work experience

 must have adequate knowledge on the different regulations and city ordinances imposed

by the government  to ensure that nothing will be violated while the construction of

infrastructures is ongoing

 Must have great management and analytical skills  ( able to foresee the different tasks to

the different workers and ensure that work is being done efficiently and effectively)

 Committed to offer his/her skills for the betterment of the project and most importantly to

the community

 Must have exceptional visualizing skills

     2. Draft and Design Engineer

 must have an Associate’s Degree in Drafting and Design

 must have at least 2 years work experience

 Has adequate knowledge in utilizing different computer-aided drafting technologies.

 is passionate in producing creative outputs

communication skills

      3. Health Professionals

 Doctor

 Must be a graduate of any Medical Degree

 must have at least 2 years work experience

 Is passionate in taking care of the health of the people

 Knowledgeable of the different diseases and is willing to discuss each one for the

community to be well informed and avoid these illnesses

 Is willing to perform monthly checkups

 Has quick problem solving skills in times of emergency

•Nurse

 must be a graduate of BS Nursing

 must have at least 2 years work experience

 is passionate in serving the people in the community

 Is physically capable of performing different  rigorous tasks

 is willing to volunteer, participate, and assist doctors in the different community medical

work

 Dentist

 Is a graduate of a 6 year course BS Dentistry

 must have at least 2 years work experience

3. Budget Analyst
  Must be a graduate of any bachelor’s degree in either in accounting, finance, business,

public administration, economics, statistics, political science, or sociology.

 Must have at least 2 years work experience

 Is knowledgeable in the different applications used in accounting.

 Has strong analytical and critical thinking skills in managing financial resources

 Has exemplary communication skills

 Is able to negotiate on the different materials, and other expenses on their prices

4. Mayor

 A mayor must be able to engage into communication between the volunteers and the

people

 Must also foresee the safety and welfare of the people and produce new solutions to

problems that continue to arise

 Must lead the different meetings to discuss each and every need of the community

(discussion of budget, and all other proposed solutions)

5.  Secretary

 A good secretary must exemplify good organizational skills, as this may be useful in

handling paperwork

 Must have knowledge in using applications and word processing equipments in creating

the different documents needed

 must have a pleasing personality when communicating with the different committees and

inform any changes improvements, and activities to the city mayor.

 Must be able to work under pressure

 Must at least graduate highschool and has 5 years work experience in any secretarial job

6. Governor

 must be able to foresee the budget of the government

 must be able to appoint officials and members who are fitting in the role

 Is responsible on mitigating effects of potential disasters with disaster risks organizations

Distribution of tasks

1. Governor

o The governor will be incharge in approving and signing the said project proposal.

The governor should communicate with other organizations that can help with the

people involved in the project. The governor should assure that there would be a

support from the local government. Additionally, the governor will be the head of

the river basin management. He, along with other officials, will help the locals in

cleaning the area.

2. Mayor
 o The public official who overlooks the city he is governing. The mayor will be the

head of two project objectives, which would be the introduction of agricultural

techniques, and the introduction of techniques for livelihood sustainability

3. Secretary

o Provides the needed paper works and permits for the project. Ensures the

necessary information for the project and keeps hold of important files. The

secretary will be in charge of the disaster preparedness plan and. in partner with

NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council),  relay

that to the community in the river basins. The secretary will help in making sure

that the community is aware of the different hazards and drills to ensure safety

and proper evacuation if such disasters will arrive. Planning and communicating

alongside NDRRMC to lead activities in the field of communication, warning

signals, emergency, transportation, evacuation, rescue, engineering, health and

rehabilitation, public education .

4. Health Professional

o The health professional will be the head in educating the different individuals of

the community on proper hygiene. Partnering with the department of Health, the

goal is to inform the community on the different health risks that is being posed

by the polluted environment, especially the water basins. Since these river basins

are used for their daily necessities, the people involved will extend further help to

those who are already experiencing these said health concerns.

5. Draft and Design Engineer

making the blueprint of the infrastructures. The designs will be made in

accordance with the capacity of the community, as well as taking into

consideration what the community needs.

5. Civil Engineer

o The Civil Engineer is in charge of  constructing, maintaining, and operating

infrastructures while taking into consideration the protection of the public and

environmental health.

7. Budget Analyst

o The budget analyst is responsible in coordinating with the project manager and

plan with the organization’s proposed budget. He/She reviews the proposals and

makes sure that it complies to the regulations and laws. Additionally, a budget

analyst monitors organizational spending and ensure it is within the range  and is

responsible in making reports regarding the budget.