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Group Name/Number: #3
Section: FA1-BSCE-01
SSP adviser: SHERWIN BONIOL

Leader: BETHRISH JADE ANDAYA

Members:

1. KAIRA GRACE ALCANO

2. ARJEAN BERDEJO
3. ALDRIN JAY DACLAG
4. JANIZA ENRIQUEZ
5. MICHELLE ANGELA MADERA
6. BEYONCE RAPAS
7. MARJIE ANNE SAJOL

Community Conflict Resolution Action Plan

I. Conflict Scenario & Analysis

Scenario:

In Barangay Carmen, residents have been complaining about improper waste disposal. Canals
clogged with garbage cause flash floods. Some residents refuse to participate in barangay cleanup
activities, while others blame local officials for inaction. Teenage parents and school dropouts,
who could help with the project, sometimes feel excluded or disrespected by older residents.
These tensions risk undermining the MAPAMATA program’s success.

Analysis:

• Stakeholders: Residents, barangay officials, SK officers, teenage parents, school dropouts,

and private sponsors.
• Root Causes: Lack of discipline in waste management, poor communication between
residents and officials, and unemployment leading to frustration.
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• Impact: Worsened flooding, strained community relationships, and reduced participation

in cleanliness initiatives.

II. Proposed Action Plan for Resolution

Step 1: Initial Dialogue

Conflict Resolution Skills: The first step is to hold a mediated community meeting where
residents and leaders share their views on waste disposal problems. This process will apply
conflict resolution skills such as active listening, respectful use of “I feel” statements, and open
exchange of opinions to make sure all perspectives are heard.

Strategy: To ensure neutrality and fairness, the strategy is to ask for help from a neutral person by
inviting barangay officials or environmental officers to facilitate the discussion.

Step 2: Identifying Common Ground

Recognize Shared Goals: The next step is to recognize that residents share the same goal of living
in a clean and healthy community.

Skills: Achieving this requires self-reflection on personal responsibilities, as participants must

acknowledge how their actions affect the environment and their neighbors.

Strategy: The strategy is to find a solution together by emphasizing cooperation and highlighting
that cleanliness and order benefit everyone equally.

Step 3: Exploring Options

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Discuss Possible Compromises: After identifying shared goals, the community will explore
possible compromises such as setting fixed garbage collection schedules, placing more garbage
bins in key areas, enforcing stricter monitoring, and launching awareness campaigns.

Skills: This step relies on the skill of clear and respectful communication to ensure all voices are
considered in decision-making.

Strategy: The strategy is to think about a compromise by balancing the convenience of residents
with the responsibility of protecting the environment.

Step 4: Agreement & Commitment

The final step is to formalize agreements through barangay resolutions that are signed by
community representatives to ensure accountability and compliance.

Skills: This requires the use of active listening and affirmation skills so that commitments are
clearly understood and accepted by all members.

Strategy: The strategy is to decide what to do by implementing a structured waste segregation

system and barangay rules that will be consistently followed by the community.

III. Leadership & Peace-Building Integration

• Step 5: Implementation and Monitoring

Set-Up Implementation Teams: Implementation teams will be formed, consisting of

residents, barangay officials, and environmental officers, to oversee the execution of the
agreed-upon solutions.
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Skills: This requires organizational and leadership skills to coordinate activities, assign
responsibilities, and ensure that tasks are completed efficiently.

Strategy: The strategy is to organize and execute by dividing tasks among team members,
setting timelines, and regularly checking progress to address any issues promptly.

• Education and Awareness

Launch Continuous Awareness Programs: Continuous awareness programs will be

launched through community workshops, distribution of informational materials, and
social media campaigns to educate residents about proper waste disposal practices.

Skills: Effective communication and teaching skills are essential to convey information
clearly and engage the community in adopting new behaviors.

Strategy: The strategy is to educate and inform by using various communication channels
to reach all residents and reinforce the importance of waste management.

Step 7: Enforcement and Incentives

Enforce Barangay Ordinances: Barangay ordinances related to waste management will be

strictly enforced, with penalties for non-compliance. Simultaneously, incentives such as
recognition and rewards for households that consistently follow waste segregation
guidelines will be introduced.

Skills: This step requires fairness and consistency in applying rules, as well as creativity in
designing incentives that motivate positive behavior.

Strategy: The strategy is to encourage and regulate by setting clear consequences for
violations and providing positive reinforcement for compliance, fostering a sense of
responsibility and pride in maintaining a clean environment.
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Step 8: Review and Adaptation

Conduct Regular Reviews: Regular reviews will be conducted to assess the effectiveness
of the implemented solutions and make necessary adjustments. This involves gathering
feedback from residents, monitoring waste collection data, and evaluating the overall
impact on community cleanliness.

Skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills are needed to interpret data, identify areas for
improvement, and adapt strategies to meet evolving needs.

Strategy: The strategy is to evaluate and improve by continuously monitoring progress,

seeking feedback, and being flexible in adjusting the action plan to ensure long-term
success and sustainability.

IV. Conflict Prevention Strategies

• Consistent Communication: Use bulletin boards, social media, and text groups to share
updates and expectations.
• Education Campaigns: Conduct workshops on environmental responsibility and
cooperation.
• Early Intervention: Address small disagreements quickly before they escalate.
• Sustainable Support: Secure long-term funding and sponsorships to avoid resource-related
conflicts.
• Inclusive Planning: Regularly involve youth, parents, and elders in reviewing and
improving the program.