Virtual Reality Trainings
The Cordilleran Youth Center, together with the CPDSO, conducted a VR training session in preparation for the Global Convening program.
Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) visits Baguio City
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 GIB took part in the celebration of Cordillera Day in Baguio City, highlighting the importance of solidarity and cultural empowerment. An engagement meeting with the youth also took place to tackle urban safety issues in Baguio and the role of the youth in constructing innovations to solve these problems.
An alignment meeting with the Baguio City Planning Development and Sustainability Office also occurred to discuss the synergies of CYC’s projects with the city government’s initiatives. Councilor Levy Orcales (Sangguniang Kabataan Federation Chairman) and the Local Youth Development Office were also present at the meeting.
We are excited about what the Safe and Sound Cities program will bring to the city of Baguio. Stay tuned for more updates!
39th Cordi Day
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 activities helped the youth of Baguio connect with the culture of the region.
To cap off the celebration of People’s Cordillera Day at Baguio City, a cultural jam and performance was also held. With other sectors and organizations, the youth of Baguio performed through songs, poetry, and theatre arts.
Through these learning and cultural exchanges, the youth of Baguio were able to further connect with the rich history and culture of the region, helping them situate themselves in making Baguio city more inclusive and cultural sensitive.