The BEC-Based Integral Evangelization Program is NASSA's core response in confronting development challenges facing the poor. It is “integral” because it delivers all the thematic programs in a holistic manner. The “evangelization” aspect defines the program's basic thrust: building communities for social action, justice and peace within the context of total human development firmly grounded on Gospel values. This “integral-evangelization” approach sets NASSA's paradigm apart from the traditional service delivery system oftentimes characterized by mere dole-outs. The program enhances BEC's participation in development work, local governance and proactive advocacies against issues that do not promote the common good.
The regular conduct of Community Organizing Participatory Action Research and Household Profiling (COPAR) teaches the community to observe, through statistical research, their socio-political environment so they can come-up with concrete solutions to issues and problems existing in their locality. |
