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Hi everyone! I'm Ara Belleng, Project Development Manager of Anak Mindanao Foundation, Inc. We provide access to educational opportunities for Mindanaon students. We also help small businesses by promoting their products locally and internationally, as well as the promotion of cultural and traditional arts of Mindanao. I joined this group because I want to know what are other people doing and thinking in terms of development practice in the Philippines.

I can also help provide some insights on projects with the Muslim community if needed.

@damasgee said in How waste is being manage in Philippines:

I will want to know how waste is manage in Philippines, am Emmanuel from Ghana. And am into waste management, and would like to know how the waste companies does their waste collection. [link text](~~

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Hello Emmanuel, I live in Cebu city for 5 years as a catholic missionary and I confirm what @galapong said...in the cities, the management of waste is terrible. However thereare some initiatives trying to improve it/ ou can inquire on Facebook about the ecohouse of Mr Nestor Archival, he is an engineer who has tons of ideas regarding the re-use of waste. but this remains very little drops compared to the size of this problem in a booming city like Cebu. God bless you

@kreextoff said in Weekly Welcome: Philippines – 15 OCT 2018:

Hi everyone! My name is Kristoff. I'm on my final stretch of college. I'll be graduating soon this December with a bachelor's degree in literature (yay more sleep!). It has become my dream to work for an NGO; to serve the underprivileged people especially the youth who have been wronged, abused, and whose dignity and innocence have been robbed from them. I don't know how I became so suddenly passionate about this but I think my course--through the people I met and the books I've read--opened my eyes to the actual world. I became more socially aware and involve especially with what is happening in our country right now. I think one of the greatest problems we are facing right now that needs to be addressed is the lack of quality education. Students lack the ability to think critically because everything is shove to them at face value while there are other teachers that lack the necessary training and the right attitude to hone their abilities. Literature is being put aside because of it's "impracticality" and "unmarketability." Thus, it is that I believe through literature we can empower and liberate the youth so they can do the same to others, as it did to me.

However, I am still practically new on the inner workings of an NGO. The same reason why I enrolled here. To grow my knowledge, skills and experiences. Even, I'm planning to take up a masteral course on community development or whatnot. But I don't know. I'm still actually torn. The other side of me, the creative side, wants to continue on the career path that led me to my course. Anyway, I think I have said enough. Thank you for this opportunity. I hope to meet all of you and learn from everyone here! Salute to you all for wanting to create impact and change!

Thank you @kreextoff for sharing your story and for posting in this Community. It is so great to have you here and to learn about your background!

@All, do others have any advice for @kreextoff or any thoughts to share in response to his post?

@mark_g said in NEW: Philippines Weekly Welcome – 24 SEP 2018:

Hello everyone!

Today we are starting a new weekly tradition of welcoming all of our new members in the Philippines Community of Practice!

Welcome new members! We are so excited to have you here. Please respond and introduce yourselves to the Community! Please also tell us:

1: What would you like to discuss, share, or learn about in this Community?

2: What are your professional goals?

3: Anything else you would like to tell us :)

All other members ( @all ) : Please welcome our new members by replying to their posts! Let's make sure everyone feels welcome and is excited to collaborate.

This will be a great way to meet some of the people doing great work around the country and help each other collaborate on important ideas.

Welcome all!

@mark_g said in NEW: Philippines Weekly Welcome – 24 SEP 2018:

Hello everyone!

Today we are starting a new weekly tradition of welcoming all of our new members in the Philippines Community of Practice!

Welcome new members! We are so excited to have you here. Please respond and introduce yourselves to the Community! Please also tell us:

1: What would you like to discuss, share, or learn about in this Community?

2: What are your professional goals?

3: Anything else you would like to tell us :)

All other members ( @all ) : Please welcome our new members by replying to their posts! Let's make sure everyone feels welcome and is excited to collaborate.

This will be a great way to meet some of the people doing great work around the country and help each other collaborate on important ideas.

Welcome all!

@mark_g said in NEW: Philippines Weekly Welcome – 24 SEP 2018:

Hello everyone!

Today we are starting a new weekly tradition of welcoming all of our new members in the Philippines Community of Practice!

Welcome new members! We are so excited to have you here. Please respond and introduce yourselves to the Community! Please also tell us:

1: What would you like to discuss, share, or learn about in this Community?

2: What are your professional goals?

3: Anything else you would like to tell us :)

All other members ( @all ) : Please welcome our new members by replying to their posts! Let's make sure everyone feels welcome and is excited to collaborate.

This will be a great way to meet some of the people doing great work around the country and help each other collaborate on important ideas.

Welcome all!

Hi, my name is Sittie Jamairah D. Disomimba. I am new to Philanthropy University and in this community. Im still trying to learn how this works. and im interested to know as much as everything and to contribute as well. :)