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ABSTRACT: The research is based on comparative study which evaluates performance of various Community Based Organizations in different localities of Nowshera Kalan (Pakistan) after 2010 floods which devastated the whole region, with the aim to find relationship between Community Based Organizations and community development. After 2010 floods, people in Nowshera Kalan were facing too many problems for removing mud, dead animals and repair and cleaning of houses. Many national and international nongovernmental organizations intervened to help the affected people but they were unable to contact any elder or representative from each locality. These nongovernmental organizations had encouraged these community based organizations for each locality and then provided them financial support and resources for restoration and reconstruction of lifelines and livelihoods. For this research, progress reports of Various Community Based Organizations in the study area were studied who worked in different areas like education, public health, WATSAN (Water and sanitation), public awareness, sustainable livelihood and social welfare of the community. The study found that there is strong relationship between Community Based Organizations and community development. Educating and Encouraging local population about the importance of community based organizations and its role in problem solving of a particular community is of utmost importance. The study highlights visible changes among the two communities having and lacking these organizations. They can play vital role in community development if funds are provided and enhanced their capacities and resource base.
KEYWORDS: Livelihood, Impact, Water and sanitation, healthcare, community development.
1 INTRODUCTION
Community based organizations (CBOs) are represented with different names in different regions like community development associations, societies, welfare organizations, neighborhood councils and united community [1]. People working in the same environment irrespective of their creed, culture and religion set up these organizations for collective benefits and wellbeing. These are localized institutions in nature and its membership is based on equality with an aim of socioeconomic welfare of the concerned community [2]. Being non-profit and non-governmental localized institutions, they depend on its members for financial needs for the fulfillment of its responsibilities and do not...