Successes and Challenges: the Lived Experiences of Extension Implementers in Community Development Programs

This study explored the lived experiences of extension implementers in the Philippine College Foundation, Valencia City Bukidnon. Specifically, aimed to explore the extension implementers driving force, challenges encountered, and coping mechanisms. A phenomenological approach was employed, which involved in-depth interviews with key informants. Eleven themes were identified using Creswell's qualitative data analysis methods. It was found that the influence of other extension implementers, passion for service, and sense of responsibility were the driving forces of extension implementers. Moreover, financial constraints, scheduling conflict, participants’ engagement, and limited resource persons were the challenges encountered. Furthermore, resourcefulness in implementation, being goal-oriented, effective communication strategies, and engaging in recreational activities were the coping mechanisms of extension implementers.