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Reinventing youth volunteerism and community service for peace
1. Reinventing Youth Volunteerism and Community Service for Peace in Southern Mindanao: The Story of Tri-Youth Volunteers of Kapayapaan Kapatid Council/ SOCSARGEN Peace Network (Presented during the 10 th International Youth Day—Philippines, Makati City on August 5-7, 2009) United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
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3. Membership first before volunteerism ? Recruitment mechanism Organizational orientation trainings THEN PARTICIPATION United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
6. How about Teamwork and Unity that does not require any formal structure? … .but focus on impact and contribution TO PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
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8. D’ Beginning United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
9. 2 0 0 7 Behind the Mindanao Week of Peace United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines Overall Secretariat and Program In-charge December 3, 2007/ GSC Civic and Military Parade Lead implementer December 1, 2007/ Oval Plaza Concert for Peace Support staff December 1, 2007/ KKC Mall of GenSan Itanum Kalinaw: Kidz Paint for Peace Program and Secretariat November 30, 2007/ Oval Plaza, GSC Walk, Bike and Run for Peace and Sambolayang Raising Support Staff/ Secretariat to Kalimudan Arts Center November 27-December 3, 2007/ KCC Mall of GenSan Exhibit and Creative Expressions of Peace Program in-Charge and Secretariat November 29, 2007/ Notre Dame of Dadiangas University Peace Symposium Lead planner and implementer November 20, 2007/ DXCP Compound, GSC Poster-Making Contest TRI-YOUTH VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTION INCLUSIVE DATES/ VENUE ACTIVITY
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15. Sample Highlight: Mindanao History and Culture of Peace Information Caravan for the Youth Project Impt. 2008 Mindanao Week of Peace Highlights United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
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19. Lessons, Impact and Challenges “ I will make my weekend worthwhile to volunteering to communities rather than spending a day to computer games or strolling at the mall.” “ a little act of volunteerism is a great deed someday.” United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
20. Reengineering, reinventing… United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
21. reflection of transcending beyond issues of organizational formalities (as a status quo) to actual contribution to the people in other communities. Rethink upon about volunteerism, leadership, service ‘ knowledge management’ (tell others) United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
22. Sheltering versus separating…. Some issues/ questions to ponder Loose or structured ANSWERABLE…. OPEN FORUM United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
23. Community service top priority: power not (or rarely) discussed Balance is ideal; choice is real INVOLVEMENT by goals and not by the structure Loyalty to PRINCIPLES (above all) United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
24. Volunteers not capacitated with development techniques/ tools; but GUIDANCE is available What more? Come together, bond together, VISIONING & DREAMING United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
25. CAPACITY to LEADERSHIP TRANSLATE VSION, Into REALITY0 United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines
27. www.kapayapaankapatidcouncil.blogspot.com My Link to the World Ernesto C. Casiple, Jr . United Nations Association of the Philippines U nited Nations Youth Association of the Philippines U nited N ations Y outh A ssociation of the P hilippines