Narito ang ilang mga litrato mula sa isinagawang outreach at psychological debriefing activity sa Barangay Maguiron, Guinobatan, Albay, na pinangunahan ng aming partner youth organization na Bicol University - College of Nursing Student Council, kasama ang iba’t ibang student organizations mula sa Bicol University.

Sa gitna ng sunod-sunod na kalamidad na tumama sa bansa, patuloy po kaming nananawagan ng pakikiisa at suporta para sa mga gawain na tumutugon sa pangangailangan ng mga apektadong komunidad. Ang mga aktibidad na tulad nito ay hindi lamang nagbibigay ng agarang tulong, kundi nagsisilbing liwanag ng pag-asa para sa mga pamilya na muling bumabangon.

Lubos ang aming pasasalamat sa lahat ng organisasyong tumulong at nagpaabot ng kanilang malasakit. Ang inyong suporta ang patuloy na nagpapatibay sa diwa ng bayanihan at pagkakaisa.

Sa pagtutulungan ng mga sumusunod:

• BUCN College Student Council

• The Vital Signs

• BUCN Proactive Youth Movement for National Resiliency

• BUCN Peer Counselors' Organization

• PNSA – Bicol University Main Chapter

• BUCN Red Cross Youth Council

• CNergy – BUCN Dance Club

• Male Nursing Student Council

September 29, 2024 — Manila Prince Hotel, Philippines. KOMUNIDA proudly took part in the Nagkakaisang Kabataan, Panday Bayanihan Youth Congress, hosted by Kabataan sa Kartilya ng Katipunan, joining more than 500 passionate youth leaders and organizations across the country. Held at the Manila Prince Hotel, this dynamic gathering emphasized the role of youth in leadership, mental well-being, and environmental sustainability—all crucial pillars for building a just and resilient future.

The covenant signing served not only as a symbol of unity but also as a strategic milestone in movement building—a collective assertion that young people are not merely beneficiaries of change, but powerful agents of transformation. In the face of escalating climate threats, democratic backsliding, and growing inequality, the event highlighted the urgent need to organize, mobilize, and advocate for bold policies that reflect the lived realities of communities across the country.

For KOMUNIDA, the event reaffirmed our commitment to co-creating with communities and amplifying youth voices in shaping a future rooted in justice, equity, and sustainability. We believe movement building is essential—not only to generate awareness but to build momentum that pushes for inclusive, transparent, and community-led policy reforms.

“We are not waiting to be saved. We are stepping up, organizing, and leading—because our future cannot be decided without us,” shared Megan Torrente,  KOMUNIDA's delegate during the event.

Through our Resilience Builders initiative and sustained engagements like this, we work to ensure that youth participation in climate action is not tokenistic, but transformative. We advocate for meaningful youth inclusion in governance, the development of local and national climate action plans, and the recognition of youth as key stakeholders in community resilience.

Ultimately, policy advocacy and movement building go hand in hand. As KOMUNIDA works with grassroots and community-based organizations, we also engage in coalitions and convenings like Panday Bayanihan. We aim to help cultivate a generation of youth advocates who are equipped not only with the tools to resist and respond but also with the courage to reimagine systems that serve people and the planet.

🌱 Let’s build resilient communities together—one policy, one movement, and one empowered young leader at a time.

#KomunidaInitiative #ClimateJusticeNow #YouthForClimateAction #ResilienceBuilders #PandayBayanihan #YouthParticipation #MovementBuilding #PolicyAdvocacy

September 1, 2024 — Calumpit, Bulacan | Komunida Initiative successfully held another leg of its Resilience Builders co-creation workshops, this time in partnership with the Rotaract Club of Calumpit (@raccalumpit). The event brought together passionate youth leaders, climate advocates, and volunteers to explore pressing issues like climate justice, sustainable development, and local environmental challenges.

Participants actively engaged in meaningful conversations about the climate risks and impacts specific to their community. The Rotaract Club shared firsthand accounts of flooding, waste management struggles, and food insecurity—highlighting the urgent need for youth-led solutions in the face of the climate crisis.

The workshop also marked an exciting step in the development of an interactive climate action game co-designed by young people. The goal? To educate and mobilize fellow youth to join the fight for climate justice in engaging, creative ways.

“It’s so empowering to be heard and to co-create something that could spark real change. We need more platforms like this where young people can learn, express, and lead,” shared officers of Rotaract Calumpit.

This activity is part of Komunida's Resilience Builders initiative, which aims to ensure that the perspectives of children and youth reflect community narratives on climate issues. By using games and participatory tools, Komunida empowers young people to take an active role in developing climate solutions rooted in their lived experiences.

Stay tuned as we bring this energy to more communities across the country. Together, we build stronger, more resilient futures—one story, one game, one youth leader at a time.

Abril 26, 2024 — Sa gitna ng patuloy na lumalalang epekto ng krisis sa klima at pagtama ng Pilipinas bilang isa sa mga bansang pinakananganganib, matagumpay na isinagawa ng Komunida Initiative, katuwang ang Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) at Barangay Vanguard, ang kauna-unahang “🌿Kumusta, Klima? Huntahan: Katarungan sa Klima at Kalikasan” webinar.

Kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Earth Month, ang Huntahan ay nagsilbing bukás at ligtas na espasyo para sa mga kabataan at kasaping komunidad upang pag-usapan ang mga napapanahong isyu sa kalikasan—mula sa epekto ng global warming, hanggang sa lokal na karanasan ng mga sakuna dulot ng climate change. Tinalakay rin kung paano mas mapapalalim ang climate justice lens sa mga adbokasiya at programa sa lokal na antas.

Pinangunahan ng mga youth advocates, environmental defenders, at mga kinatawan ng grassroots communities, naging makabuluhan ang palitan ng karanasan, pananaw, at panawagan para sa pagkilos. Tampok din sa diskusyon ang kahalagahan ng edukasyon, pakikipagkapwa, at pagbubuo ng mga solusyon na angkop sa konteksto ng mga komunidad sa Pilipinas.

Ang Huntahan: Kumusta, Klima? ay bahagi ng mas malawak na layunin ng Komunida na paigtingin ang participatory climate action sa pamamagitan ng Resilience Builders program—isang gamified, community-based education initiative para sa kabataang Pilipino.

KOMUNIDA, Inc., represented by our  Chairperson, Casey Cruz, was grateful to witness the launch of the "One Divide or Many Divides? Underprivileged ASEAN Communities’ Meaningful Digital Literacy and Response to Disinformation" research report during the ASEAN Regional Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand last March 20, 2024. (See full report here: bit.ly/ASEANDLPResearchReport)

Indeed, it is high time to address the growing digital divide, and we are fully supportive of efforts to promote digital literacy. Last year, we were fortunate enough to facilitate a Digital Literacy workshop among high school students at Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School in partnership with UP STRATOS. This initiative was made possible through the #DigiTalino: Storified Digital Literacy Curriculum for Filipinos developed by Limitless Lab, which has recently been nominated for the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2024.

Since August 2022, Limitless Lab a Manila-based global social innovation company, has provided digital literacy training to over 10,000 Filipinos, instructing them on combating online misinformation and disinformation. Collaborating with the ASEAN Foundation and aided by Google.org, over 101 digital literacy training sessions were carried out nationwide across schools, barangays, and communities as components of the ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme (ASEAN-DLP).

Photo from @ASEAN Foundation Official Facebook Page

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Komunida Initiative extends heartfelt thanks to Love Education PH, whose program helped deliver children’s books to the coastal community of Maricaban, Palawan. 📚

This outreach is part of Pahina ng Pangarap, Komunida’s flagship literacy program that champions every child’s right to learn and dream beyond the classroom. By reaching geographically isolated communities, the initiative aims to spark imagination, nurture reading habits, and create joyful learning experiences for Filipino children across the country.

#PahinaNgPangarap #KomunidaInitiative #Palawan #Volunteering #LoveEducationPH #ParaSaBayan