Midterm Fieldwork Sharing Darlene Caramanzana and Cindy Cruz-Cabrera February 2013 Presentation

MIDTERM FIELDWORK SHARING

Darlene Marquez-Caramanzana WD280Cindy Cruz WD 281

Fieldwork Placement

Center for Women’s Resources founded In 1982

Marcos dictatorship and martial rule

social and political unrest unstable economic condition civil and political repression

many women actively involved and engaged themselves in the Oust Marcos Movement

The Birth of CWR

The Center for Women’s Resources was born of the womb of women’s struggle for liberation.

The Birth of CWR active involvement in various

political and social movements

the need to document and consolidate women’s experiences and stories of courage and militancy.

a need to put into writing the struggles and stories of sufferings that women have to endure at a time of repression and oppression

Empowers women through education work, part of which is production of modules for women.

Produces modules on Women’s Orientation.

Helps in the consolidation of data and experiences of women in the context of an intensifying repression.

30 Years of CWR

CWR Organizations

assisted in facilitating the birth of yet another organization that will play a major role in the history of the women’s movement in the Philippines – GABRIELA (1984).

paved the way for the formation of SAMAKANA (Samahan ng Malayang Kababaihang Nagkakaisa), a national organization of women in the urban poor communities.

CWR’s MissionTo promote full participation of Filipino women in the

genuine development of Philippine society;

To respond to the specific needs of women from different sectors, particularly the grassroots women by working with institutions, community and voluntary groups concerned with programs for people’s development.

To popularize knowledge on women and development through research and publications in order to effect change in the consciousness of the larger public; and

To promote growth and consolidation of regional women’s centers and sectoral women organizations.

Programs and ServicesEducation and Training coordinates the “Paaralang Lisa Balando” (PLB),

an education training school for women in the grassroots

develops education modules and manuals and training aids

conducts instructor trainings, seminars and discussion groups on women’s conditions and issues.

convenes the inter-organizational educators consultation

coordinates the annual education campaign for March 8, the International Women’s Day.

Programs and Services

Advocacy and Publication Ensures that its research is packaged,

printed and disseminated in popular forms Organizes a yearly ULAT LILA forum on

women’s situations Produces various publications such as

Piglas Diwa, Usaping Lila, Ulat Lila and Marso 8.

Programs and Services

Research and Data Bank conducts participatory research and

surveys on women’s conditions in the different sectors and areas

gathers macro and micro data on sectoral, national, and global developments and issues affecting women.

consolidates data gathered to produce studies and situationers on women, which are released in the Center’s various publications.

Partners

The organization serves grassroots women – peasants, workers, urban poor and professionals and students whom they also encourage and mobilize to help them in their advocacy work.

CWR Activities2nd Semester 2012-2013

The First of Many Meetings

Move to Mob:One Billion Rising - UPLB

CWR 30th Anniversary

Move to Mob:One Billion Rising – UPD, Trinoma

More to Come!

WD 280 – FIP I Work Plan

Darlene Marquez-Caramanzana

PART I: Objectives of the Field Instruction Program with CWR

PART II: Participation in CWR Activities PART III: Other Output PART IV: Status of Objectives, Activities and

Deliverables

Principal Objective

To participate in and reflect on women-centered research and processes and its contribution to grassroots women empowerment

Specific Objectives1. To make a Review of Related

Literature on State-Instigated Violence Against Women.

2. To conduct a review of CWR’s previous researches on women and human rights (UNICEF and Research Report on Human Rights) focusing on conceptual framework, methods, findings and recommendations.

Specific Objectives

3. To design a Concept Paper on Research on Women and Human Rights Violations (forms, impact, resistance) with particular focus on State – Instigated Violence (e.g. military rape, sexual harassment, seduction, etc)

4. To gather initial data through Life Stories or Semi-Structured Interviews on women and their experiences on human rights violations (Montalban, Tanay or Southern Tagalog, Lakbayan from Mindanao)

Participation in CWR Activities

Objective: To participate in Other CWR activities and reflect on the contributions and processes of a women’s non-government institution in advocacy and movement building such as:

1. CWR Anniversary

2. VAW Campaign

3. One Billion Rising – February 14, 2013

4. Ulat Lila (Fact Sheet) – January – February 2013

5. International Women’s Day

6. Voters’ Education – January to February

7. Orientation on CWR/Education sessions/Meetings

Other Output

Review of Related Literature on Human Rights and State-Instigated Violence Against Women

Report on Review of Researches made by CWR on Women and Human Rights Violations

Concept Paper on a Research on Human Rights Violations and Women

Preliminary Findings of Focused Group Discussions or Semi-Structured Interviews with Human Rights Victims

Reflections for Part 2 (CWR Activities)

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

Review of Related Literature on Human Rights and State Instigated Violence

Have reviewed two (CWR) researches on Women and Human Rights

Have reviewed some journal articles on human rights and sexual violence against women in times of conflict/war

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status Report on Review of

Researches made by CWR on Women and Human Rights Violations

Concept Paper on a Research on Human Rights Violations and Women

The review has been made; report will form part of the Review of Related Literature.

IN PROCESS !!!!

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

Preliminary Findings of Focused Group Discussions or Semi-Structured -Interviews with Human Rights Victims

IN PROCESS Had a brainstorming

session with Ms. Jojo Guan regarding the Interview Questions.

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

Participate in and reflect on CWR Activities

Preparatory works for CWR’s 30th Anniversary last December 15, 2012 as registrar and (self-assigned) photo documentor. Cindy and I also prepared CWR’s photo exhibit during the anniversary

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

Participate in and reflect on CWR Activities

Mobilization on International Day of Women Human Rights Defenders

Briefing and Preparatory meeting on Ulat Lila

Have Finished the First Draft of the Ulat Lila Assignments

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

Participate in and reflect on CWR Activities

Orientational Education Sessions: Basic Women’s Orientation and Violence Against Women

Launching of One Billion Rising in Quezon City and V-Men.

Reflections are made part of my inputs in the FI Journal.

Total Number of Hours rendered as of February 2, 2013

112 hours

WD 281 – FIP II Work Plan

Cindy Cruz

PART I: Objectives of the Field Instruction Program with CWR

PART II: Participation in CWR Activities PART III: Other Output PART IV: Status of Objectives, Activities and

Deliverables

Principal Objectives

To develop critical analyses of the situation of women and men

To implement interventions; and To develop specialized skills in

organizational and program management and other aspects of development work

Specific Objectives1. To write a Review of Related Literature on

Literacy and Numeracy Training as a Method of Empowering Grassroots Women

2. To evaluate CWR’s existing Literacy and Numeracy or LITNUM modules – achievement of objectives and revisions on exercises and activities

Materials: Assessing existing LITNUM modules Experience: Conducting separate FGDs with

former LITNUM participants and LITNUM parateachers

Specific Objectives

3. To conduct a Literacy and Numeracy training program (LITNUM) for urban poor women, formerly teenage mothers (Module 3)

4. To create a draft of a continuation module (Module 4)

5. To make recommendations for the future conduct of the program and the development of current and future training modules (Modules 4 and 5)

Participation in CWR Activities

Objective: To participate in Other CWR activities and reflect on the contributions and processes of a women’s non-government institution in advocacy and movement building such as:

1. CWR Anniversary Celebration

2. VAW Campaign

3. One Billion Rising – February 14, 2013

4. Ulat Lila (Fact Sheet) – January – February 2013

5. International Women’s Day

6. Voters’ Education – January to February

7. Orientation on CWR/Education sessions/Meetings

Other Output

Review of Related Literature on Literacy and Numeracy Training as a Method of Empowering Grassroots Women

Evaluation Paper on LITNUM Modules 1,2 and 3

Draft of LITNUM Module 4 Recommendations for Future Training and

Module Development Reflections

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

1. To write a Review of Related Literature on Literacy and Numeracy Training as a Method of Empowering Grassroots Women

Research in progress Journal articles

Tracking adult literacy and numeracy skills

Adult literacy and development

Improving adult literacy instruction / perspectives on adult learning needs

Women, love, literacy, empowerment

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

2. To evaluate CWR’s existing Literacy and Numeracy or LITNUM modules – achievement of objectives and revisions on exercises and activities

Materials: Assessing existing LITNUM modules

Experience: Conducting separate FGDs with former LITNUM participants and LITNUM parateachers

Ongoing study/reflection: LITNUM modules 1-3

FGDs to be organized after finding past participants and parateachers

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

3. To conduct a Literacy and Numeracy training program (LITNUM) for urban poor women, formerly teenage mothers (Module 3)

Ongoing; have had 3 meetings

Preliminary meeting with community organizers / leaders, former LITNUM parateachers and Ms. Jojo Guan

Preliminary meeting with Dr. Judy Taguiwalo

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

3. To conduct a Literacy and Numeracy training program (LITNUM) for urban poor women, formerly teenage mothers (Module 3)

Reading, Writing, Math improvement

Request: English Collaborative approach

to coverage Constant consultation

and feedback to aid in curriculum design

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

4. To create a draft of a continuation module (Module 4)

5. To make recommendations for the future conduct of the program and the development of current and future training modules (Modules 4 and 5)

Ongoing Level of current group ≠

third module level

Ongoing

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

Participate in and reflect on CWR Activities

Assisted and participated in One Billion Rising in UPLB (December 7, 2012)

Did preparatory work for CWR’s 30th Anniversary last December 15, 2012 registration photo documentation CWR’s photo exhibit and

venue decor

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

Participate in and reflect on CWR Activities

Attended the briefing and preparatory meeting on Ulat Lila

Working on Ulat Lila Assignment

Mobilization on International Day of Women Human Rights Defenders

Status of The Field Work Plan: What Has Been Achieved So Far?

Expected Output Current Status

Participate in and reflect on CWR Activities

Attended and participated in Orientational Education Sessions: Basic Women’s Orientation and Violence Against Women

Writing reflections (FI Journal)

Total Number of Hours rendered as of February 4, 2013

126 hours

Reflection and Challenges

Enriching experiences and immersion Refreshing balance in guidance and

confidence Ulat Lila: Factsheet on Migrant Women

Workers Developments in the LITNUM program

Level of current group vs. next module to be created

Evaluation of past modules vs. past participants