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Commemorating Typhoon Haiyan's Wrath thru RescYouth |
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Who would ever forget the wrath of nature? Exactly one year ago, the Philippines was struck by the strongest typhoon ever recorded. Many lives were shattered, families killed and missing, infrastructures and livestock and whatnot were all wiped out. What was once considered paradise by many was transformed into a graveyard and a land full of sorrow. Yet, 'survivors' lived to fight another day. And this has fueled the passion of Filipino's bayanihan (unity) spirit to work together and reach out to those who were greatly affected by that historic event. Many countries also reached out and immediately helped our mother land. Another flicker of hope was seen human helping other humans amidst culture differences.
As observed in the past, the youth sector is always at the forefront of disaster relief, reconstruction and rehabilitation. The manpower and innovative ideas they share with the communities they help contribute to the fast and effecient emergency relief operations. This is why the youth sector is considered a significant "partner" in disaster management and communication plans. In general, this active role of the youth in disaster awareness and preparedness help boost community resilience. The OSBA believes in the potentialities of the youth in the aspect of sparking change in our society.
The program is composed of four (4) parts: Seminar, Open Forum and Consultation, Design Thinking Workshop and Workshop Output. For the seminar workshop, the OSBA invited speakers who are knowledgeable on DRR. The seminar workshop included the following subtopics: Best Practices on Local Government Units, Spirit of Volunteerism, and Media as Information Dissemination Arm. After the talk, the participants were given the chance to share their best practices through break-out groups namely Mitigation, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction. This enabled the participants to learn from one another, expand networks and forge bonds with fellow young innovators. For the design thinking workshop, the participants are grouped and are asked to envision how they will gather youth organizations who are DRR experts so there can be exchange of best DRR practices among them to create an environment that will help the participants ideate new schemes that will enhance the present DRR management program in different areas of the country to impart service-learning to the participants that they may share what they have learned to their respective home communities. The workshop aims to achieve a wider network for the participants where in which they can collaborate and create innovative replicable DRR programs and projects. At the end of the program, everyone knew they had the best program attended yet. This program is only the start of more sustainable and impact-driven programs that the government will initiate and I and the other youth will volunteer and participate. |
       
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Thank you for sharing, Mary Rose Arnejo!
Posted 27-11-2014 00:47
Natural disasters are causing a great loss of humans life and properties. Though, they cannot be controlled their effect obviously can be controlled. And salute to your great work . Keep it up.
Posted 16-11-2014 03:08
Thank you Anwari and Anne! I'm glad this activity has inspired a lot of people. I do hope it can be reflected to other regions as well. :)
Posted 14-11-2014 19:24
Thank you Arushi! I'm glad we have the same perspective with this matter. :) My greatest hope is to overcome a disaster with zero casualty, and I know only this kind of program can realize this. So I will continue to spread awareness to other people. :)
Posted 14-11-2014 19:23
Thank you Jekk! I agree with you. We, young ones, should work hand in hand to create a ripple of impact to our community. :)
Posted 14-11-2014 19:19
Thank you for your kind words, Christy! Yes, that is me. :)) and yes, we will continue to be the "hope enabler" to our fellow countrymen who are still devastated from the challenges of life. :)
Posted 14-11-2014 19:18
Thank you Rohan! Yes, seeing the Filipino youth work together is truly inspiring and that keeps me going as a 'changemaker'. :)
Posted 14-11-2014 19:16
Thank you Daniel! Indeed, youth involvement is one of the most effective strategy to spread awareness to the community. :)
Posted 14-11-2014 19:13
Thank you Samuel! I'm hoping that this becomes an annual event because it has really made a big impact to the hundred participants and I know it will create more impact if it is done annually. :)
Posted 14-11-2014 19:11
Thank you Ganesh! I am glad I'm sharing this commitment to other young ones who are fueled to served and empower others. :)
Posted 14-11-2014 19:09
Thank you for your effort. Despite the existing corruption, it is nice to see many people and organizations who sincerely works hard to help their fellows
Posted 12-11-2014 17:42
nice activity
Posted 12-11-2014 13:54
Such disasters can never be forgotten for the lives they take and sorrows they leave behind but another fact is that people who survive , emerge stronger after such disasters. These disasters teach us many lessons most importantly that we should have disaster management programmes in place,, alert teams to come to action instantly . You and your groupmates have taken up a great initiative. Thanks for sharing , Mary.
Posted 11-11-2014 02:17
This is a good program for the Filipino youth! Philippines is one of the countries with many major natural disasters and we, youth, really need this kind of activity. Thanks for sharing Mary :)
Posted 10-11-2014 14:45
Is the last girl in the 2nd picture you? You look so beautiful and your good works make you look beautiful even more :) Great work done, Mary! I am so proud of you.
Yes, the disaster was deadly but I also could see hope through you and OSBA.
Please share creative DRRM programs whenever it comes out. Thank you for wonderful work and article :)
Posted 10-11-2014 14:20
I fully agree Mary. Disasters do bring the people together & Youth of Philippines are really commendable for their spontaneous action in ensuring relief to typhoon struck people.
DRRM Programme is an excellent initiative by you. Keep it up. The pics are very depictive.
Posted 10-11-2014 13:21
Thanks for sharing this good news. Yes, we need to care about human aspect after the disaster. Also, we need to involve youth :)
Posted 08-11-2014 23:56
Thanks for sharing Rahul.I am happy to note that majority of the youths from your county were involved in this program .Keep it up.
Posted 08-11-2014 20:53
Great commitment to youth and children to active participate and way to make it possible all together - Environmentalist Ganesh Prajapati , Jodhpur
Posted 08-11-2014 18:37
Thank you Rahul! :) Yes, the OSBA's plan and visions are so great that's why I decided to volunteer to their team. We both share the same objective, and that is to empower the young ones. :)
Posted 08-11-2014 15:10
Nice name RESCyouth. DRRM Programs needs to be launched in various part especially in those where where natural disasters occur frequently. God to know OSBA belief in youths' potentialities.
Kudos to your work Mary and thanks for sharing your activities along with vivid pictures.
Posted 08-11-2014 14:35