BPCFI: Urban Garden

CODE: GIED-26WC 06

Work:

The Bukas Palad Cebu Garden Re-invigoration Project is GIED’s effort in providing support to BPCFI as one of its Local Partner Institution (LPI) greatly affected by super typhoon Tino in November 2025. This initiative will focus on the restoration and revitalization of their community garden after it was devastated by the aftermath of the said typhoon.

The garden serves as a peaceful and nurturing space of their community, through this workcamp, volunteers will come together in the spirit of “bayanihan” to clean debris, repair damaged areas, prepare the soil and make nursery for seedlings to be planted and revive the space. Beyond the physical restoration, the project symbolizes hope, resilience, and community solidarity. By lending our time and effort, we aim to rebuild the garden on a regular basis and continue to invite more volunteers to help restore a safe and welcoming environment for the beneficiaries and community of BPCFI. Together, we turn the aftermath of disaster into an opportunity for renewal, growth, and meaningful service.

• Cleaning, clearing debris, soil preparation, and restore the garden
• Repair minor garden structures and improve the overall condition of the space to make it safe and functional again.
• Design and landscape the garden area
• Recycle, re-use and upcycle waste materials
• School and community Visit
• Children and youth engagement through sports, games, arts and music, etc.
• Cultural exchange

Accommodation and food

Home stay at one of the vacant houses of the BP Cebu Village. All meals will be cooked by volunteers in turn. Sleeping a bag is necessary.

Location and leisure

Team building and group dynamic activities to build friendship and intercultural understanding
Visit local heritage sites, nature walk, swim at the beach, etc.

Requirements

Positive attitude and strong motivation to work hard and build relationship with local community.

Directions to meeting point

09:00 AM at GIED Office

48 Sindulan St., Mabolo, Cebu City

Fees

300 Euros to be paid via WISE/Bank transfer at maximum 30 days before the start of the camp (inclusive of Local return transfer to camp site, food and accommodation, materials, coordination and admin fees)