On November 15, 2018, the Department of Education and Global Peace Foundation Philippines held the second Global Peace Education Summit at the Edilberto P. Dagot Hall in Philippine Normal University, Manila. This year’s theme, “Moral and Innovative Leadership: New Models for Education Transformation and Development,” convened 15 experts from diverse backgrounds, 97 participants from 24 […]
Ninety teachers and administration staffs of Philippine Cultural College-Caloocan, led by its Vice President, Dr. Ester Lim, attended the seminar-workshop on “Optimizing Team Performance, the Character and Creativity Way” facilitated by Global Peace Foundation Philippines Education on September 26. The seminar-workshop aimed to introduce various approaches of Character and Creativity Initiative (CCI) in transforming education […]
Despite the inclement weather, Global Peace Foundation Philippines team pursued the first phase of turn-over for the project, “Solar Lamps for 900 Indigenous Filipino Children,” at Sitio Hawili, Barangay Panaytayan, Mansalay in Oriental Mindoro last July 9, 2018. Together with Ms. Ann Montejo, Program Director for Education, and representatives from the local government of […]
This project provides solar lamps to 900 indigenous children and youth in the Philippines, so they can gain access to safer, less expensive, healthier and more environmental friendly light source to help them study after dark. Challenge Children from indigenous communities perform poorly in school due to limited studying time. Most indigenous children rely […]
More than 6000 students from various schools in Metro Manila joined the 2018 Manila Bay Coastal Clean-up in conjunction with Global Youth Summit 2018 led by Global Peace Foundation in partnership with Philippine Society of NSTP Educators and Implementers, City of Manila and SM Cares. Since 2013, schools, government, and volunteer organizations come together for […]
On September 21st, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world, devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and people. Wherever we are — at work, school, or especially at home — we have the power to contribute to a world of peace. Here are three ways we can […]
Global Youth Summit draws more than 19,000 students The Philippines should take advantage of its young population to effect change and end poverty. This was the statement made by the United Nations to the country’s 20 million youth during the widely attended Global Youth Summit in Mall of Asia Arena Saturday. Speaking to a mammoth […]
Selected youth representatives and moderators of Global Youth Summit 2018 convened at Mall of Asia Annex Building for the final deliberations of policy recommendations addressing six SDGs: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; Good Health and Well Being; Affordable and Clean Energy; Gender Equality – Women Empowerment; Partnership for the Goals; and Decent Work & Economic […]
On July 15, 2018, selected high school girls from Bernardo F. San Juan National High School, Cardona, Rizal, Philippines participated in the first Girls Empowerment Leadership Training of Global Peace Women Philippines with the theme “Empowering Girls to Learn & Lead.” The training focused on Self Mastery and as the journey of leadership begins with self-discovery. […]
Global Youth Summit (GYS) is a 1-day celebration of youth leadership that aims to engage and inspire the world’s future experts. GYS is a space for young people to share their ideas and utilize their diverse skill-sets, knowledge, and networks to effectively address persistent problems of today. It is co-organized by Global Peace Foundation and […]