Project ‘Connect, Create, Conserve’

Project 'Connect, Create, Conserve'

By Simone Posted in Asia, Human Rights on 16 January 2020 0 Comments 2 min read

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Location- Bukidnon Community, Negros, Philippines

Main Project Objective

To empower Philippine communities to reduce the worst forms of child labor, in a self-sustaining manner.

Connecting – organisations, communities, and social enterprises.

Creating – livelihoods for families as a way of preventing child labor.

Conserving – cultural & social structures, & the natural environment

Project Details – Including Partners and Sponsors

QUOTES FROM THE COMMUNITY ABOUT PROJECT CCC:

“I CAN FEEL THE HAPPINESS WHENEVER I AM WITH THE CCC GROUP.”

“WE HAVE IMPROVED IN DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES”

“I GAINED KNOWLEDGE, AND SOMEHOW OUR CONDITION HAS IMPROVED. I APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS I HAVE ACQUIRED IN DEALING WITH MY FAMILY AND NEIGHBOURS.”

Successful launch of workshop demonstration!

Nomadic Hands’ intern Laura speaks about marketing and social responsibility. Caryl Anne from Bantay Bata 163 translates from English to Illongo for the community

Pilot project:

The development and implementation of creative social entrepreneurial workshops, within the Bukidnon indigenous community, in collaboration with local organisations, government, schools, businesses, musicians and artists.

Location- Bukidnon Community, Negros, Philippines

Partners:

Bantay Bata 163 Bacolod
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)
The Department of Education, Division of Silay City
Local Government, Division of Silay City
Tumandok Crafts

Project Timeline

September 2010 – Consultations began between Nomadic Hands and Anti Child Labor organisations throughout the Philippines. Bantay Bata 163, Bacolod and Nomadic Hands initiated a partnership. The development of creative social entrepreneurial workshops commenced with the help of Dr. Divina Edralin from De La Salle University, Manila.

November 2011– Consultations within the Bukidnon indigenous community took place. A need for environmental protection, cultural rejuvenation and economic development was identified.

January 2012– Practical demonstrations of creative social entrepreneurial workshops were held were held for Bantay Bata and the Bukidnon community, in Sitio Sibato.

February 2012– A community building workshop and cultural performance took place within the community, in relation to relevant social business education.