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COMMUNITY
A group of interacting people organized
around common values and is attributed
with social cohesion within a shared
geographical location.

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- Community Linkages is interconnection of Local Support
Organizations (LSOs) with each others and with service
providers to bring individuals, community & agencies
together in order to systematically solve existing and
emerging problems that could not be solve by one group
alone
- It's an in/formal agreement between two agencies who
share the same clients so that agencies work together
productively.
- Developing, strengthening and sustaining effective linkage
amongst the diverse spectrum of stakeholders in govt.
and outside is crucial aspect for effective service delivery.
 information sharing and dissemination;
 networking;
 recognition and public relations;
 shared responsibility for planning, implementation
and evaluation of programs and services;
 Cooperation or Alliance
 Coordination or Partnership
Collaboration
• Can interconnect together many resources
and strategies
• To enhance effectiveness
• To provide a comprehensive, multifaceted,
and integrated continuum of interventions
Federal / Provincial Departments
Regional, national and international donor agenciesandBodies
RSPs and other NGOs
Local Govt. Municipal Agencies andBodies
Politicians, and influentialsetc.
Community –BasedOrganizations
Business/Corporations/Unions

Media,Bar

AnyOther?
• During the 2010 flood, some members of the LSO Network Dargai saw
the devastating effects in their neighborhood. They immediately
called an emergency meeting and mobilized member LSOs for flood
relief activities within 24 hours.

• When some influential people in Rawalakot AJK, tried to grab the

valuable land surrounding Lake Banjonsa, a tourist attraction in the
area, for a housing scheme, the LSO Network briefed politicians and
media on its adverse environmental and socio-economic
consequences for the locals. They published several news items and
articles in local newspapers against the scheme and managed to
cancel it.
• In District Poonch, AJK during 2011, due to suspected Dengue
disease, the Assistant District Health Officer (ADHO) held a half day
meeting with the LSO Network to brief them about the disease ,
precautionary measures etc: and provided contact numbers in the
health department for necessary guidance and support if needed. The
representatives of 26 LSOs present in the meeting formed a health
committee in each Union Council for streamlining communication &
awareness among communities.

• The members of the LSO Networks regularly visit government officials

in Punjab, to brief them about their objectives and plans as well as to
learn about potential resources and services available with them.
These meetings gradually lead to securing development resources for
their member LSOs as well as establishing working relations with them.
• The Network platform is also widely used for experience sharing
among member LSOs. LSO Kot Mina, Punjab shared its experience in
Akhuwat model of Islamic micro 36 financing with fellow LSOs and now
others are adopting this model.
• an LSO had a working relationship with DOST Foundation, a Peshawar
based NGO mainly working against drug addiction. The LSO shared its
experiences with other LSOs and consequently, all other member LSOs
contacted the NGO to get health services.
• The LSO Network leaders in Chitral held meetings with their Provincial
Assembly member, who supported them in receiving 52 wheel chairs
from District Bait-ul-Maal for disabled community members.
•A walk against drug abuse arranged by LSO Karwan, Turbat,
Balochistan to promote peace and social harmony in consultation with
local district administration.
•WHAT ARE YOUR SUCCESS STORIES ?
Partners have something to gain
Expectations are clear.
Both parties understand each other needs.
Both parties know what the goal are.
Both parties have mutual acceptance and respect.
Mapping, documenting and creating community
awareness around various services and schemes
Creating program frameworks for service delivery
Formation of Highly motivated team
Capacity building of staff of partnering agencies
Implementation of Interventions.
Monitoring and Evaluation