TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS: work with LGUs,

NGOs, GOs, CIVIL SOCIETY, and Pos

ORGANIZATION
A group of people who work together to achieve a shared goal is represented
by an organization. An organization is formed when a group of people who are in
communication and relationship with one another and are willing to contribute to a
common goal or objective.

ELEMENTS OF ORGANIZATION:

People
All organizations require human members. While the organization will likely
have other forms of resources, such as capital and equipment, the involvement of
human beings is essential.
Distinct Purpose
The members of the organization collaborate to achieve a distinct purpose. The
organizational purpose generally includes the accomplishment of tasks or obtaining
the desired result. This purpose is typically expressed in terms of a goal or a set of
goals that the organization hopes to accomplish.
Deliberate Structure
The organization has a structure that is commonly recognized and adhered to
by all members. An organization may assume a legal business entity status that
controls its organizational structure. Means tasks are divided and responsibility for their
performance is assigned to organization members. EFFECTIVENESS. The degree to which
the organization achieves a stated goal, or succeed in accomplishing what it tries to do.

CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ORGANIZATION:

Clear Division of Work

Involves separating a complex work process into several components or tasks, each
of which a different individual or group of individuals may perform. By dividing labor among
two or more individuals or groups of employees, an organization can function more efficiently
and effectively. Division of work can help reduce wastage of resources and maximize
productivity. It is one of the core organizational concepts of an assembly line and typically
applies to all systems of mass production.
Cooperative Relationships

An organization fosters cooperative relationships among its members. Organizations

rarely consist of a single individual. They typically involve the participation of at least two
people. The organizational structure may be in such a way that it encourages individuals to
work together to complete their tasks. Workplace synergy improves through teamwork. Team
members may feel a stronger sense of accomplishment since they are partially responsible
for the outcomes. This can provide them with the motivation to perform well and develop
professionally.

Dynamic Processes

Organizations comprise people and expand their knowledge and experience over
time. Changes can influence various functions of an organization. As a result, organizations
may not behave or function the same way for extended periods of time. Successful
organizations evolve in response to changing consumer demands and business situations
and this is also the ability to support process change by any role, at any time, with very low
latency.

Hierarchy

An organization comprises several positions in a hierarchy with well-defined powers

and responsibilities for each. A central authority is typically present, from which a chain of
authority extends throughout the organization. The routes of communication and patterns of
interaction follow the relative hierarchy of organizational positions or designations. The order
of members based on authority. It refers to the ranks from entry-level employees to senior
managers or executives. Organization hierarchies typically consist of multiple levels, and
members with more authority occupy higher positions.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU)

The lowest administrative level within a government state, such as a municipality
of district. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) envisions
Local Government Units (LGUs) that are self-sufficient, development-oriented, safe,
peaceful, socially protective, business-friendly, environmentally protective,
transparent, accountable, and participatory.

Local governments are key in leading or supporting the creation of an economic

development strategy. The strategy's success will have a direct effect on a community's tax
base. The goal is to provide revenue to maintain, grow and improve local infrastructure and
community services.

SERVICES/PROGRAMS OFFERED BY LGUs:

1. Vaccination for infants/children

2. Pre-natal/post-natal/child birth services
 3. Free General Consultations/Access to secondary and/or tertiary health
care
4. Free Basic Medicine or Low-Cost Medicine Program
5. Prevention and Management of Communicable and Non-Communicable
Diseases
6. Basic dental/oral hygiene
7. Family Planning/ Reproductive Health Distribution of reproductive
health supplies, information dissemination and other services
8. Sports programs and activities
9. Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Welfare Program
10. Older Persons / Senior Citizens Program
11. Family and Community Welfare Program
12. Community-based Greening Projects
13. Solid Waste Management
14. Waste Water Management
15. Clean-up Programs/Projects
16. Water and soil resource utilization and conservation projects
17. Post-Harvest Facilities such as crop dryers, slaughter houses or fish
processing facilities

NON – GOVERNMENT UNIT

It refers to a citizen-led organization that operates fully independently of the
government to provide a wide range of services and humanitarian functions. It is a
non-profit organization that operates on a regional national, or international scale
based on its reach and connectivity.

NGOs can be formed by any group of people that wants to carry out
missions in the public interest. They can have staff and budgets.
How Are NGOs Funded?

1. Membership dues

2. Private donations from individuals, private sector businesses, and

philanthropic organizations

3. The sale of goods and services

4. Grants

5. Funding from foreign governments and organizations

ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE UNDER NGO:

Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism

 An independent, nonprofit media agency that specializes in investigative
reporting of political, social, and related issues surrounding the Filipinos.

Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP)

A non-profit Christian ministry working to help build responsible and self-reliant

communities by enabling Filipino families in need to acquire affordable, decent,
and durable homes.

Philippine Red Cross

PRC is an independent and autonomous non-government organization tasked

to help the Philippine government in the humanitarian field and to adhere to the
obligations of the Philippines.

Haribon Foundation

Protecting Nature Protecting Life. Committed to nature conservation through

community empowerment, and scientific excellence.

Philippine Animal Welfare Society

A volunteer-based organization working towards protection of animals from

cruelty through education, sheltering and advocacy.

Philippine Business for Social Progress

PBSP is the largest business-led non-governmental organization, at the

forefront of strategic corporate citizenship and business sector leadership in
support of sustainable development and poverty reduction. Established on Dec.
16, 1970.

The Tribal Development Foundation in the Philippines

This agency addresses the needs of tribal communities in different parts of the
country. Its services include skills development and livelihood projects, trial
leadership training, educational assistance, and adult literacy.

SOS Children's Villages

The largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children

without parental care and families at risk. Founded by Dr. Hermann Gmeiner in
Austria after WW2. SOS stands for “Societas socialis”

The Women’s Crisis Center

Was established for the purpose of helping eliminate all forms of violence
against women. It also operates HAVEN, a hospital-based crisis center for women
survivors of a violent environment and also coordinates with NGOs all over the
country in efforts to prevent and eliminate family violence.
The Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse

The CPTCSA was established to help children and their families, who are
victims of sexual abuse.

The Cribs Philippines, inc.

This agency serves as a receiving home for abandoned, neglected,

surrendered infants and abused female minors.

The Norfil Foundation, Inc.

This agency services abandoned, neglected and dependent children; unwed

pregnant women and girls; mentally /retarded/physically handicapped children
and youth; needy and disadvantaged families.

General Assembly Binding Women for Reforms, Integrity, Equality, Leadership,

and Action (GABRIELA)

The alliance is a statewide network of grassroots organizations, institutions,

and institutions that address social issues impacting women such as human
rights, poverty, globalization, militarism, violence, rape culture, health, sex
trafficking, censorship, and other issues that affects women.

Save the Children

The world's leading independent organization for children. has been working
in the Philippines for over four decades and is dedicated to helping children. Save
the Children works hard to help children gain access to quality education
and health services, support them in times of great need, and protect them
from risks and harm.

Caritas Manila, Inc.

One of the largest church-based non-profit organization in the Philippines.

Through their programs and services, they aim to concretize the love of God
among the poor, the weak and the vulnerable the least, fast and lost in society.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, special program of

the United Nations (UN) devoted to aiding national efforts to improve the health,
nutrition, education, and general welfare of children.

GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION (GO)

 A government organization, often known as a public agency, is a government-
appointed entity that might be permanent or semi-permanent and is funded by the
government.

ORGANIZATION UNDER GOs:

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

The major government agency tasked with developing, implementing, and

coordinating social protection and poverty-reduction measures for and with the
poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)

An agency attached to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). It

began operations in 1982. They provide welfare assistance to registered overseas
workers and their dependents, as well as ensure the viability of the overseas
workers welfare fund.

Public Attorney’s Office

This office is under the Department of Justice and used to be known as the
Citizen’s Legal Assistance Office (CLAO). It represents free of charge, indigent
persons or the immediate members of their families, in all civil, administrative and
criminal case where, after due investigation, the interest of justice will be served.

The World Health Organization (WHO)

A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public

health. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it has six regional offices and 150
field offices worldwide. The WHO was established on 7 April 1948. WHO works all
around the world to promote health, keep the world safe, and help the most
vulnerable people. Our goal is to ensure that a billion more people receive
universal health care, to prevent a billion more people from health emergencies,
and to improve the health and well-being of another billion people.

A Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART)

Formed to assist communities with floodplain management obligations

following a natural disaster. DART members are all skilled floodplain managers
from a variety of industries. DART members are fully trained and have disaster
response expertise.

The United Nations

It is an international organization created in 1945 by 51 countries dedicated to

maintaining international peace and security, creating cordial relations among
states, and promoting social progress, higher living standards, and human rights.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION (CSO)

A civil society organization (CSO) is a collection of people who operate in the

community independently of government and business. The basis for civil society in
the Philippines comes from the Filipino concepts of pakikipagkapwa (holistic
interaction with others) and kapwa (shared inner self). Voluntary assistance or charity
connotes for Filipinos an equal status between the provider of assistance and the
recipient, which is embodied in the terms damayan (assistance of peers in periods of
crisis) and pagtutulungan (mutual self-help). The Western notion of kawanggawa
(charity) may have been introduced to the Philippines by Catholic missionaries. Strive
to improve certain sectors to uplift the standard of living for citizens.

ORGANIZATION UNDER CSO:

ChildFund Philippines

Is a member of ChildFund International, one of the world’s largest and most

respected development organizations. The mission of ChildFund is to help
deprived, excluded, and vulnerable children living in poverty develop the capacity
to become young adults, parents, and leaders who bring lasting and positive
change to their communities; and to promote societies in which individuals and
institutions value, protect, and advance the worth and rights of children.

Action Against Hunger

Is a global humanitarian organization which originated in France and is

committed to ending world hunger. The organization helps malnourished children
and provides communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to
hunger. The organization helps malnourished children and provides communities
with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.

Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict

Strives to end violations against children in armed conflicts and to guarantee

their rights. As a global network, the Watchlist builds partnerships among local,
national, and international nongovernmental organizations, enhancing mutual
capacities and strengths.

PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATION (PO)

People's organizations are legitimate associations of citizens with a proven
capacity to promote public interest, as well as identifiable leadership, membership,
and structure. A group of people, which may be an association, cooperative,
federation, or other legal entity, established by the community to undertake collective
action to address community concerns and need, and mutually share the benefits
from the endeavor.

ORGANIZATIONS UNDER PO:

Jalaud Fisherfolk’s Association

San Roque Coastal Nevironment Program association inc. (SARCEPA)

Community-based mangrove seedlings growers association

Vegetable Farmer’s Association of Maribong (VEFAMA)

Pungsod Famer’s association

Senior citizens federated association of Iloilo (/SCAF) Inc.

Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation Inc.

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