SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION MEETINGS ON THE

DEVELOPMENT OF A PHILIPPINE CBR NETWORK

2012-2014and

Proposed Philippine CBR Network Framework

2nd Philippine CBR NetworkHeritage Hotel, Manila Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2014

Part 1SUMMARY OF CONSULTATION

MEETINGS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PHILIPPINE CBR NETWORK

DPOs and Parents’ Groups, Liliane Partners Bicol Cluster and INGOs 2012—2014

Issues Gaps• Resource sharing and information

dissemination• Limited access to information and

resources. • No up-to-date information on NGOs ‘

resources such as referral systems, specialist centers

• Limited production of assistive devices

• No up-to-date information on DPOs, parents’ groups which INGOs and NGOS can partner with. Thus they unable to connect to wider support group.

• Inclusive planning with LGUs is developing but not nation-wide.

• Lack of updated data on disability: DOH cannot give data and the information needed for planning and research

• Informal networks exist–but unable to respond to real and specified needs.

• There is no recognized CBR Network in the Philippines.

Nature of Organizations in Disability Work

Work

International NGOs

Working with Local Partners (LGU, NGO, DPO, Faith-based, Civic Organizations.

NGOs Either disability-focused or mainstream NGO that includes disability work.

DPOs, Parents and Women with Disabilities Organizations

Implement programs like NGOs;Advocate for inclusion; Impairment specific;Federated;Not doing CBR but encourages persons with disabilities

to be involved in it.

Suggested Priority Programs

Promoting CBR as the vehicle for inclusive development.Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) and Food SecurityChild Protection (including children with disabilities and children

in armed conflict)Social protection Prevention of Disabilities Mental health Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices

CBR Network is…Multi-Sectoral, Umbrella

Organization, A Voice, To Influence, To Advocate, to Support, to Facilitate,

Coordination and Participation, Information Dissemination, Capacity

Building, Evidence-Based Practices, Database, Knowledge Management

Who could be the members?

•Membership can be categorized as: •Full pledged member – implementing CBR•Probationary member-with initial CBR activities but needs mentoring.

Who could be the members?

•Membership to be open to Civil Society Organizations, Local Government Units, Academe, Faith Based Organizations, Business Sector, Media.•No restrictions for membership. Any organization can be a member. It should be inclusive.

How can the Network be managed?

•Clustering of members (regional, national networks)•Conduct strategic planning, resource generation and design procedure for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning. •Active, productive empowered leadership and good cooperation among members.

How can the Network be managed?

•Define system of working with the government, NCDA and Non Government organizations. How can we avoid duplication?•Network suggestions: • Loose (no formal structures and not registered); and•Formalized (with management structures and

registered).• Loose then to be formalized.

Challenges•Monitoring every channel (Local, Regional and National).•Sustainability of the Network, DPOs and parents support groups. •Miscommunication or misunderstanding. •Active at the beginning.

Challenges

•Interaction and participation of members. •Equal opportunity and support given to persons with disabilities.•Inclusion of persons with disabilities.

Part 2Proposed CBR Phillipine

Network FrameworkDecember 2013

Hotel Ramada, Manila City

Name

•Philippine Community Based Rehabilitation Network

•Philippine Community Based Disability Inclusive Development Network

Vision•Communities where persons with disabilities act as prime catalysts in achieving a society where everybody is valued, participates, shares and reaps the fruits of community development.

•Communities where persons with disabilities act as prime catalysts in achieving a right-based, barrier-free, inclusive society.

Mission

•We, the members of the CBR Network, commit towards the achievement of our vision by sharing resources, knowledge, skills and information to ensure the empowerment of persons with disabilities as agents of change in the transformation of communities.

Goals

•Set-up a data bank with a standard data collection tool that could interface with both national and international data system

Goals

•Advocate for the implementation of RA 10070 (PDAO), RA 9442 and other disability related laws.

Goals

•Raise consciousness of the community towards disability and persons with disability.

Goals

•Mobilize resources for the network and all its initiatives.

Goals

•Build the capacity of members and communities towards inclusive development.

Goals

•Promote and expand membership.

Goals

•Build linkages and alliances among the members, stakeholders and other relevant sectors.

Core Values and Working Principles

•We uphold the dignity of all persons and respect the integrity of nature and environment.

Core Values and Working Principles

• We practice transparency in our dealings with one another, and with the public.

Core Values and Working Principles

• We respect the diversity and the evolving capacities of children.

Core Values and Working Principles

• We are accountable for the use of resources in meeting our responsibilities to the network and our partners.

Core Values and Working Principles

• We promote equal participation of people with disabilities, ensuring gender equality, in all aspects of project implementation.

Core Values and Working Principles

• We strive for sustainability in our human, financial and technical resources.

Core Values and Working Principles

• We work together toward positive and inclusive change in our society.

Membership

•Any organization and individual engaged in disability and/ or community inclusive development work is eligible to apply for membership

Benefits of the Members

•Access to information •Attend seminars, trainings, and workshop•Access to resources and services•Voting right and right to be elected in the Network.

Roles and Responsibilities of Members

•Respect and uphold the Vision, Mission, Goals and Core Values•Participate in activities•Attend meetings and special events•Contribute skills, talents and resources•Pay membership dues•Attend General Assembly

Management

• The network shall be managed by a Board of Trustees with 13 members who shall elect among themselves the set of Officers.

Next Steps

1. Selection of an AD HOC Committee or Interim Board

2. Review the recommendations of the Congress

Next Steps

3. Prepare initial plans for the next 6 months.

4. Select an organization that would host the Network and act as the Secretariat.

Thank you!