philippine study tour student volunteer program in the school for alangan mangyan in the philippines...
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PHILIPPINE STUDY TOUR
Student Volunteer Program
in the School for Alangan Mangyan in the Philippines
Sponsored by Bukid Foundation
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• Provides introductory immersion in community life in the Alangan Mangyan village
• Provides introduction to NGO volunteer work
• Provides introduction to the Philippines
• Provides opportunity for deeper participation in the future for participants
• Provides opportunity for meaningful travel
Study Tour Participants March 2004
Objectives
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• 3,000 kms.(1,864 miles) to the south of Japan
• 4 hours by air from Narita
• Area of 300,000 square kms., slightly smaller than Japan
• Capital is Manila
The Philippines
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• 150 kms. south of Manila
• 3 hours by inland transportation from Manila to Batangas
• 45 minutes by ferry from Batangas Port to Calapan Port
• Capital – Calapan, Mindoro Oriental
Mindoro Island
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• Banilad village is the residence of the Alangan Mangyan hillside tribes people located 10 kms. From Calapan
• Population of 350 persons• Mainly used as
agricultural lands• No electricity, running
water or communications• Stream provides water
source
Banilad Village
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Activist – commitment to the belief that a person, whether on an individual or collective basis, can be a change agent
Advocate – choose causes and positions which you personally believe in and support it by representing other like-minded individuals in the protection of their rights, promotion towards the fulfillment of their obligations and to gain adherents to the cause or position
Educator – impart knowledge and wisdom for the formation of thought and learning among the youth, who have the potential to effect change for the future
Roles of Volunteers
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Government
Private Sector NGO
Fulfills collective needs and wants of the public
Fulfills particular needs of wants of individuals and collective entities
Fulfills particular needs and wants of a particular group of individuals
Roles of the Three Institutions of Society
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Primary – Elementary School from Grades I to VI (6 years)
Secondary – High School from Years I to IV (4 years)
Tertiary – College/University from Years I to IV (4 years)
Total Number of Years of Education = 14 Years
The Educational System of the Philippines
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Description of the Alangan Mangyan
• Original inhabitants of Mindoro Island
• They belong to different tribes
• Mostly residing in the hills of Mindoro
• Makes their livelihood from agriculture
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San Lorenzo Learning Center Banilad School for Alangan
Mangyan• Established in 1992 as
an extension of the San Lorenzo Learning Center in Lalud
• Currently has 57 students studying elementary school from Grades I to VI
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Features of the School
• Free education is provided for all students• Financial support is provided by Bukid
Foundation• Provides integrated elementary education• Five main subjects are taught: Languages
(Filipino), Math, Science, Arts and Physical Education during the school year from June to March of the following year
• Administered by school directress and 3 teachers have shifts teaching the major subjects
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School Classes
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Bukid Foundation
• A non-profit, non-governmental foundation established in 2002 in the Philippines
• The organization’s objective is to provide and manage funds to provide free education for Alangan Mangyan school children
• Administrative staff is composed of volunteer professionals from multiple disciplines
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Features of the Philippine Study Tour
• Experience community life of the Alangan Mangyan
• Participate in teaching school children
• Participate in livelihood programs
• Assist in the Volunteer Teacher Program
• Gain exposure in NGO volunteer work
• Gain knowledge about the Philippines
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Participation Process
• Submit application form to Bukid Foundation to indicate intent to participate
• Make final decision to participate and payment of program costs
• Attend orientation seminar and workshop• Attend pre-departure briefing• Participate in the Philippine Study Tour• Submit a final report after the tour to Bukid
Foundation