20/05/2024
Project EVE Volunteer represents Victoriasanon Youth in IYCLC 2024!
Phoebe, our Core Volunteer for Programs & Partnerships and LYDC representative joined this year’s International Youth Congress and Leadership Camp with the theme “iLEAD: Synergizing and Advancing Youth Action for SDGs” last April 19-21, 2024 at Balay Cadiznon, PNU Visayas Compound, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.
The three-day and two-night camp aims to mobilize the leadership potential and skills of youth participants across various sectors, organizations, and institutions, enabling them to productively contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more about her learning experience below:
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"I was particularly interested in the camp topics, especially Data-Driven Leadership for Sustainable Youth Initiatives, Youth Project Development Models, and Youth-led Projects in Bridging the Educational Divide. These sessions greatly contributed to my personal and professional growth.
I learned the importance of sustainability in strategic project planning and the significance of using quantitative data to engage key stakeholders and partners. Additionally, I gained insights from how the speaker leveraged lessons from past project shortcomings to enhance his future projects. Furthermore, I understood the crucial role of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in preparing children for cognitive learning, as fostering social and emotional connections helps make students more receptive to academic subjects in school.
However, what struck me most is how there are many student and community leaders out there ready and willing to go the extra mile for their advocacies. This makes me happy knowing that as young as junior high school students are aware that they can make a difference by being given a platform to help the community they are in.
As a member of a volunteer organization, it was a valuable opportunity to listen and learn from international speakers, sectoral organizations, and student leaders. Their experiences in their respective projects and causes are eye-openers, reaffirming that even our small contributions are making a difference."
Phoebe Nicole Tupaz
EVE Core Volunteer
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