THE inclusion of children and young people in disaster risk reduction (DRR) not only safeguards them but also strengthens the resilience of entire communities by harnessing their energy, ideas and leadership abilities.
THE inclusion of children and young people in disaster risk reduction not only safeguards them but also strengthens the resilience of entire communities by harnessing their energy, ideas and leadership abilities. As we celebrate October as National Indigenous Peoples' Month, I want to focus on Verly Bello Viñas, a remarkable Teduray youth leader from South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur. Verly is an inspiring Sangguniang Kabataan chairman and a champion of DRR initiatives.
She authored a resolution to support Indigenous youth education, which the village council approved. With the alarming data on child labor in her village, Verly's SK team initiated a scholarship program for 40 high school students — 18 boys and 22 girls. She is now working to expand this initiative to the municipal level.Two core values inspire Verly's work: 'Mangunguda kemamel fusaka ingid' and 'Mangunguda kemamel fusaka kaadatan' .
Indigenous Youth For Climate And Cultural Resilience: The Story Of Verly Bello Viñas
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