Activity:Participatory Rapid Assessment/Appraisal
Date: Feb. 16, 2015
Venue: Brgy. Hall, Banglasan, Montevista, ComVal Province
Before
the activity I saw the CO’s prepared. After we filled our empty stomach we went
to the terminal. The idea of riding a “skylab” was one thing that filled the
excitement. It was my first time. We left the Poblacion area around 8:00 am.
The weather wasn’t good though. Light rain was pouring. We came down the road
and the rain inked the streets. Mountains were covered by white smoke. At first
it was a smooth ride until it turned out bad.
Before
we reached the place I saw how people lived their lives. Simple. I saw how they
cultivated their crops, how they raised their animals. We crossed a river,
schools and other existing projects of the NGO's. I learned that it is not easy
to reach a certain place just to give them education and technical support. It
takes passion.
Together
with the midwife who happened to conduct the immunization that day, we were
welcomed by the barangay captain. We started the assessment immediately. I was
task to facilitate the introduction of participants. The activity was attended
by the Barangay Captain, BHW’s, a Midwife, BNS, Tribal Chieftain, pastor and
representatives from Senior Citizen and the barangay Secretary. I really
appreciate the warm welcome of the participants. After that, the background of
the project and PRA tools were presented.
Participants
were actively participating. Issues and other medical concerns were raised. The
interaction was good. They were assessed in a collective and participatory
manner. Some topics were deeply discussed and argued. I saw the problem of the
barangay and I was moved by the fact that the activity affects them as to how
they view on health.
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