A site evaluation was conducted and a youth gathering at the IP Center aimed for collective site visit, evaluation and co-designing session. A 3-D design model was finalised based on these. They are starting the renovation currently starting off with some repairs, repainting and purchasing of equipment. Talks with CEPMO are still ongoing as the Project needs greater technical and budget boost.
The Global Convening session, a two-day event, was filled with energy and enthusiasm with our participants and speakers from the young people, local government, private sector and CSOs! During the first day, the Safe and Sound Cities Baguio team provide updates regarding the roll-out of the Programme in the City, highlighting the recent success of…
A MOA with CEPMO was signed for the development of the Pet Park. The site identified was secured. The team worked with young architects and hired laborers for the construction. The Pet Park is at least 70% done, with just some finishing left e.g. walkways, fencing etc. A tree-planting activity was also conducted with youth…
LEARNING EXCHANGES: #39thPeoplesCordilleraDay at Baguio City Last April 28, Baguio celebrated the People’s Cordillera Day through educational discussions, cultural exchanges, workshops, and performances. The youth actively participated in the discussions tackling the issues of Baguio as well of the region. Cultural workshops were also held, playing indigenous instruments and learning indigenous knowledge and practices. These…
STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIP, SOLIDARITY, AND ADVOCACY Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) visits Baguio City Last April 28 to May 4, Kelly Donovan and Andrea Betancourt from GIB visited Baguio City to engage with the Cordilleran Youth Center (CYC) and the youth of Baguio regarding the Safe and Sound Cities program in the city.Our friends and partners from…
With months of hardwork and dedication, the Safe and Sound Baguio Youth Innovation Hub is now finally open! The Youth Hub is a product of a co-creation process between the young people, public and private sector to provide a space for young minds to create, innovate and discuss pressing matters regarding safety urban challenges in…
Eight groups presented their pitch after series of training and mentoring sessions to finally select the winning initiatives for the Youth Innovation Challenge! Team Malayang Tanghalan Team Mens Amica Team Saluysoy Team Sulong Bayan Team Aywan Team Empitech Team Nothing About Us Without Us Team Baguio Young Defenders We thank all our teams for their…