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SUGPAT to assist in establishing YDA in Northern Samar
Following its success in officially establishing a youth development alliance in Zamboanga del Norte, Ateneo de Zamboanga University’s SUGPAT Program is tapped once again to assist a province in establishing a youth development alliance. This time, the goal to establish a youth development alliance is set in the province of Northern Samar. An inception meeting…
Read MoreZNYDA conducts situational analysis, identifies core problems of Zambo del Norte youth
The Zamboanga del Norte Youth Development Alliance (ZNYDA) conducted a series of consultation meetings with its members to analyze its capacity, and to identify core problems of the youth in Zamboanga del Norte. In the virtual conventions on October and November, the members of ZNYDA, consultants James Ceasar Ventura and associate Riolyn Manibog, together with…
Read MoreALS implementers receive coaching and mentoring from AdZU SUGPAT
ALS implementers from Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga City gathered in online spaces for a three-part mentoring and coaching session under the Power for Youth Project. After the UPSKILL Training done on September, Ateneo de Zamboanga University’s SUGPAT Program conducted mentoring sessions as a follow-on intervention to provide assistance to ALS implementers on tracking teachers’…
Read MoreSUGPAT co-organizes Galing Pook’s #BagoTayo webisode
Ateneo de Zamboanga University’s SUGPAT Program co-organizes #BagoTayo Webisode on December 16, 2020. The 9th webisode entitled “Youth Innovation in Strengthening the Alternative Learning System in the New Normal,” featured the innovations of the SUGPAT program to address some gaps in the education sector, particularly in the alternative learning system, and the youth development alliance…
Read MoreCOMELEC Commissioner Guanzon urges youth to participate and organize in the coming election
“Magfocus kayo sa defending your democratic way of life. Kasi madugo itong sunod na election so you have to prepare for it. I hope you will all be guided, I hope you will all be inspired, I hope you will be courageous,” COMELEC Commissioner Atty. Rowena Guanzon said on her message for the Filipino youth…
Read MoreZambo del Norte gives recognition to AdZU SUGPAT for its aid in the establishment of ZNYDA and PYDC
On September 7, a resolution was passed recognizing the help of Ateneo de Zamboanga University’s SUGPAT Program, ING, and UNICEF Philippines in establishing the first provincial wide youth development alliance in the Philippines and for its aid in creating the Provincial Youth Development Council (PYDC). Resolution No. 679 series of 2020 entitled ” A Resolution…
Read MoreAdZU SUGPAT UPSKILLS R9 ALS implementers
Over 300 Alternative Learning System (ALS) implementers from Zamboanga Peninsula completed the five-day, intensive online training course, strengthening their teaching skills in the global pandemic context. The training, labeled UPSKILL: Shaping the New Normal for the Alternative Learning System, is an accelerated online training for ALS implementers in the Zamboanga Peninsula–ALS Focal Persons, Education Program…
Read MoreZNYDA establishes ‘think tank’
To move forward with the Zamboanga del Norte Youth Development Alliance (ZNYDA) after the executive order was signed that signals its official establishment, a think tank was formed to strengthen the strategic planning for the alliance. The ZNYDA Think Tank is the core group that will pre-plan and initiate program planning for the alliance. On…
Read MoreAdZU SUGPAT celebrates IYD by recognizing youth’s power
SUGPAT is one with the youth around the world in celebrating the International Youth Day 2020. In a video message, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Jayathma Wickramanayake said, “This international youth day, we celebrate youth engagement for global action. I celebrate you, young people who show resilience, strength, and solidarity in the face of…
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