HASIK’s COMBAT VAW and D2 Kababaihan Laban sa Karahasan Unlike the first two barangay models initiated by DAW, which were anchored on existing barangay government structures, the HASIK models are primarily dependent on the existence of strong people's organizations within the barangay.
Combat-VAW Model I Its early model, implemented from 1992-1996 was premised on the belief that gender sensitive communities will serve as a preventive mechanism to VAW, with the community becoming the primary support for VAW victims. COMBAT-VAW-Model I, which combined community organizing and Combat-VAW training, was piloted by HASIK, Inc. and the Women’s Legal Bureau and later by SALIGAN, with support from the Ford Foundation in two urban poor communities in Quezon City.
Salient Features of the COMBAT-VAW
Baseline surveys were conducted to come up with a situationer; and later a set of training programs were implemented consisting of (1) Gender Sensitivity Training, (2) Violence against Women Workshop and (3) Paralegal Training.
Models
◗ Community-based, involving both women and men at the barangay level ◗ Strong Training Program developed by HASIK, Manualized in Hudyat ◗ Partnership among non-government organizations assisting the urban poor areas ◗ Goal: Gender sensitive communities and Skilled Para-legal Advocates ◗ Limited coordination with city government
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FREEDOM FROM FEAR
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Combat-VAW Model II By 1996, HASIK phased out from the two communities, to expand its coverage to District 2 of Quezon City, also with funding support from the Ford Foundation. Calling the project, District Two Kababaihan Laban sa Karahasan or D2 KA (Combat-VAW Model II), an organization of daycare workers and parents was established and provided with gender-sensitivity, VAW and paralegal trainings. Drawing lessons from earlier experience, this model tried to involve barangay officials; with LGU participation remaining at the barangay government level.
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