In a rapidly changing world, young voices are often the driving force behind societal transformation. One such voice is Robyn Camille Mijares, a 23-year-old leader making waves in Filipino youth advocacy and community empowerment.
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Mijares received a plaque and a $7,500 cash prize, which is nearly half a million pesos, courtesy of SM Prime. “Growing up in the Philippines, I didn't learn about disasters through textbooks or science classes. I saw it through every day experiences, whether it be leaky ceilings when the rain was too strong or walking through knee-deep floods when I was just trying to get to school.
Reflecting on her personal experiences while growing up in a disaster-prone country, Mijares shared: “Disaster wasn’t a far-off concept for us. It was part of life.”Mijares made her efforts concrete by founding the Grow School Philippines, the first bamboo farm school in the country, located in Nasugbu, Batangas. The school offers free environmental and agricultural education, providing hands-on learning through outdoor classrooms.
Her advocacy transcends food security, touching on gender equality, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. Notably, she was selected to participate in Barack Obama’s Youth Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative and has spoken at prestigious platforms like TEDx and Vogue Philippines. Her message to the youth: “You are the change-makers. You have the power to shape the future. Don’t wait for permission to lead—start today.”
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