PHILIPPINE STUDY TOUR

Student Volunteer Program

in the School for Alangan Mangyan in the Philippines

Sponsored by Bukid Foundation

• Provides introductory immersion in community life in the Alangan Mangyan village

• Provides introduction to NGO volunteer work

• Provides introduction to the Philippines

• Provides opportunity for deeper participation in the future for participants

• Provides opportunity for meaningful travel

Study Tour Participants March 2004

Objectives

• 3,000 kms.(1,864 miles) to the south of Japan

• 4 hours by air from Narita

• Area of 300,000 square kms., slightly smaller than Japan

• Capital is Manila

The Philippines

• 150 kms. south of Manila

• 3 hours by inland transportation from Manila to Batangas

• 45 minutes by ferry from Batangas Port to Calapan Port

• Capital – Calapan, Mindoro Oriental

Mindoro Island

• Banilad village is the residence of the Alangan Mangyan hillside tribes people located 10 kms. From Calapan

• Population of 350 persons• Mainly used as

agricultural lands• No electricity, running

water or communications• Stream provides water

source

Banilad Village

Activist – commitment to the belief that a person, whether on an individual or collective basis, can be a change agent

Advocate – choose causes and positions which you personally believe in and support it by representing other like-minded individuals in the protection of their rights, promotion towards the fulfillment of their obligations and to gain adherents to the cause or position

Educator – impart knowledge and wisdom for the formation of thought and learning among the youth, who have the potential to effect change for the future

Roles of Volunteers

Government

Private Sector NGO

Fulfills collective needs and wants of the public

Fulfills particular needs of wants of individuals and collective entities

Fulfills particular needs and wants of a particular group of individuals

Roles of the Three Institutions of Society

Primary – Elementary School from Grades I to VI (6 years)

Secondary – High School from Years I to IV (4 years)

Tertiary – College/University from Years I to IV (4 years)

Total Number of Years of Education = 14 Years

The Educational System of the Philippines

Description of the Alangan Mangyan

• Original inhabitants of Mindoro Island

• They belong to different tribes

• Mostly residing in the hills of Mindoro

• Makes their livelihood from agriculture

San Lorenzo Learning Center Banilad School for Alangan

Mangyan• Established in 1992 as

an extension of the San Lorenzo Learning Center in Lalud

• Currently has 57 students studying elementary school from Grades I to VI

Features of the School

• Free education is provided for all students• Financial support is provided by Bukid

Foundation• Provides integrated elementary education• Five main subjects are taught: Languages

(Filipino), Math, Science, Arts and Physical Education during the school year from June to March of the following year

• Administered by school directress and 3 teachers have shifts teaching the major subjects

School Classes

Bukid Foundation

• A non-profit, non-governmental foundation established in 2002 in the Philippines

• The organization’s objective is to provide and manage funds to provide free education for Alangan Mangyan school children

• Administrative staff is composed of volunteer professionals from multiple disciplines

Features of the Philippine Study Tour

• Experience community life of the Alangan Mangyan

• Participate in teaching school children

• Participate in livelihood programs

• Assist in the Volunteer Teacher Program

• Gain exposure in NGO volunteer work

• Gain knowledge about the Philippines

Participation Process

• Submit application form to Bukid Foundation to indicate intent to participate

• Make final decision to participate and payment of program costs

• Attend orientation seminar and workshop• Attend pre-departure briefing• Participate in the Philippine Study Tour• Submit a final report after the tour to Bukid

Foundation