Technical assistance for ecological camp/trips for youth leaders
1991
The general objective of the program is to develop and motivate a network of youth leaders, particularly secondary students with inclinations in creative writing and environmental consciousness and equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes in managing and conducting information dessimination and education activities on environment enhancement and protection. To realize the objectives of the program, the following activities were undertaken: 1) Lecture on environmental issues, spirituality, PCPGE [Philippine Council for Peace and Global Education] Initiatives and Earth Covenant Project - value orientation and commitment building, mobilizing youth for environmental information, production and dessimination, Development Communication IEC [Information, Education and Communication] Strategies and Methods. 2) Field trips with lectures focused on forest ecosystem, upland and lowland agriculture ecosystem, urban ecosystem, lake ecosystem and marine/coastal ecosystem. 3) Workshops on the formulation of the action plans of participants by school/organization and preparation of information and education communication materials. 4) Integration and learning assessment sessions were conducted at the end of the day's activities. 5) A pre- and post-evaluation were conducted. The environmental problems and issues mentioned by the participants include the following: pollution; deforestation; improper waste disposal; illegal logging; and coral reef destruction. They recommended some solutions to these problems which include: anti-smoke belching; reforestation; construction of sanitation facilities like water waste treatment; and recycling and proper waste management. In terms of the changes that occured among the participants as a result of the program, they claimed they have gained awareness of the environmental problems and their solutions and the importance of natural resources to man. They also reported added knowledge and skills in leaderships and public relations
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