Eco-Cultural Camp

CODE: GIEDWC 01

Work
The local government of Barili, Cebu is one of GIED’s active local partner institutions and through their recommendation identified Barangay Pang-pang to be the host community for our Japanese participants. Barangay Pang-pang is a dynamic rural community with a good population of young and old families. Farming is one of their means of livelihood. It has a health center, public elementary school, multi-purpose hall and Barangay office that offer public service to the local community. They also have an organic demonstration farm that is supported by the Municipal Agriculture Office.
Pang-pang Community is an ideal venue for community immersion. Until today, GIED continues its RISE PHILIPPINES effort by contributing in the delivery of humanitarian support from various partner organizations around the world and actively participating in creating safe, healthy and resilient assistance as well as advocating for securing the welfare of the most vulnerable population.
Accomodation and food
The international participants will be accommodated at the community barangay hall and Health Center near the project site. It is built of concrete materials and with basic facilities. Personal sleeping bags/blankets and pillows are needed.

Food will be prepared by the volunteers. The participants are encouraged to assist in the preparations of the meals. Filipino food would be mostly served during breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Location and leisure
The location has nice natural places for organizing outdoor activities like sports and fun games with kids and young people.
Limited WIFI connection is available in the community, mobile data and internet connection are widely accessible in the town proper selected areas. Volunteers may access wifi facilities mostly in the town proper only.
The mobile phone number of the local coordinator will be provided for more convenience.

Going around the local village
Nature lovers have many options to do like; nature walk, hiking, swimming in waterfalls, rivers, beach and may enjoy water sports in the town or nearby towns. (canyoneering, snorkelling, boating and scuba-diving in particular).
Project hosted by
About 62 kilometers away from Cebu City is the lovely southwestern town of Barili, picture-perfect with its vast green fields and hills that roll over to kiss the sea. Farming and fishing remain the major source of income for its people, with its agricultural sector complemented by a vibrant livestock market which is one of the biggest of its kind in the whole province. The town is host to the Cebu Agricultural School, now called the Cebu Technological University- Barili Campus. Barili is the middle point that connects the Southwestern Cebu which is known for dive spots and long white sand beaches.

The Local Government of Barangay Pangpang, Barili Cebu is a mountain village that provides basic social services to its constituents. It also hosts a sustainable agriculture techno-demo farm with integrated organic vegetable production development project in partnership with the Municipal Agriculture Office of the Local Government of Barili. The farm offers activities and services such as community organizing and technical assistance, organic farming and capability building.

Barili is known for its magnificent and towering Mantayupan Falls. At 98 meters, the falls is probably the highest in Cebu province. It also has a handful of natural attractions such as caves, cold springs and mountains that would surely please any adventure (all centric), nature-loving traveler and for those who simply seek relaxation or a getaway from stress.
Directions to meeting point
Directions to GIED Office
Causing Feria Building, Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City

By Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service (Approx. 30-45 minutes):
Upon exiting the airport, proceed to the taxi or ride-hailing service area.
Inform the driver to take you to Causing Feria Building, Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City.
Depending on traffic, the driver will usually take either the Marcelo Fernan Bridge or the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge.
The GIED office is located near Robinsons Fuente, beside the Shell Gas Station, and across the YMCA.

By Public Transport (Approx. 1-1.5 hours):
From the airport, board a jeepney or MyBus heading to SM City Cebu.
At SM City Cebu, transfer to a jeepney going to Fuente Osmeña or Osmeña Blvd.
Ask the driver to drop you near the Causing Feria Building, located beside the Shell Gas Station and across the YMCA, close to Robinsons Fuente.
Additional comments
For Participants: Sleeping bags, toiletries,toilet paper, personal medicines, comfortable light clothes, swimwear, aqua shoes/sleepers, working gloves, comfort food, small flag of the country, etc.
Optional:
May bring local snacks/food, souvenirs, etc. to be shared with the participants/locals
May donate agricultural tools, 2nd hand clothes, shoes, toys, art/educ materials if you like give to local children/youth