True to its commitment on genuine CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative, Barangay Cherry Mobile organized its scholars from state universities to respond effectively to the needs of its target beneficiaries.
After several
months of social preparation (consultation meetings, home visits, special
activities and the like), a two-day youth camp was implemented and birthed the
“CherrYouth.” It envisions being one of
the most premier youth organizations in the country in delivering highly
relevant interventions concerning their own plight (youth sector).
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Group
activities enable them to envision a sustainable youth organization
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Barangay Cherry
Mobile seeks to develop students to become empowered individuals who take
action in order to contribute meaningful change. These kinds of leaders are not
formed just inside the classroom but by exposure to the outside world, where
the real environment becomes a valuable teacher.
Significant outputs
and outcomes of the said youth camp were master plan of activities designed by each
group and its members; the bond of friendship and camaraderie that were developed
among themselves as regarded essential elements in youth organizing; unique learning
insights from every activity which they cherished for a lifetime; the amazing
self-discoveries that they could hardly believe; and, the self-confidence they
gained and gratefulness for a rare opportunity that provide them with unique
experience.
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| Workshops included reporting and role playing to facilitate thought processes among participants. |
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As
part of the lesson on teamwork, scholars experienced the Amazing Race with group
mates from both schools (PUP and PNU).
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The
second day also proved fun filled as the scholars enjoyed the obstacle course
with their teammates.
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The
whole group ate together in a boodle fight, fostering camaraderie among
scholars and employee volunteers as well.
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The
participants had time to share their learning from the camp experience at the
bonfire session.
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The
elected officers of CherrYouth in PUP and PNU together with Cherry
Mobile’s CSR Officer for Education Marvin Bernedo
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CherrYouth will
soon be formally organized and accredited in these two universities as the
scholars apply their learning from camp and continue to develop their own
capabilities. More than just seeing the guilds formed, the better goal is to
see these scholars transform from mere program recipients to agents of change –
young people with the will and power to contribute positive change to the
nation.
Written by Keren Grace Tandico
