Ode to the Inspiration of NA-UCP

Introduction

• Good afternoon everyone.
• Purpose: Share the experience with NA-UCP and its impact on life and community.

Start of the Journey

• Began as a student at the Philippine Normal University.
• Member of PNU UNESCO Club, the first NAUCP organization in the Philippines.

Experiences and Involvement

• Worked as an organizer of events related to:
  • Education
  • Science
  • Environment
  • Culture and heritage
• Engaged with communities like Gawad Kalinga for projects on:
  • Sports
  • Leadership training
  • Youth empowerment

NAUCP Activities

• Regular activities:
  • WEN
  • NICE
  • RISE
  • Why4U (Youth for UNESCO)
• Celebrated:
  • International Youth Day
  • International Day of Peace

UNESCO Youth Peace Ambassador Training Program

• In 2012, participated in a month-long training in Thailand.
• Built friendships considered as family abroad.

Go Out Pilipinas

• Started the Notebooks of Hope campaign:
  • Bringing school supplies to children in the mountains.
• This project has been active for over 10 years.

Make a Difference Camp (MADCAP)

• Over 700 student leaders participated over two years.

Weekend Wild Child

• Co-founder of Weekend Wild Child:
  • Family camping experiences in nature (mountains, beach, farm, rainforest).

Position in Finesco Clubs

• Currently a board member of the National Coordinating Body of Finesco Clubs in the Philippines.
• NAUCP has had a significant impact on personal development.

Supporting Communities

• Assisted fellow citizens during the pandemic and disasters.
• Coordinated with Isabela, Cagayan, Dingalan for aid.

Closing

• Congratulates NCBU-CP on the tenth anniversary.
• Encourages newly accredited clubs to prove the impact of NAUCP on personal development.
• Looking forward to reuniting as one big family.