Community Development, Education

CODE: GIEDSTV12

Work:

・Development of new promotional materials e.g. video/photo documentation and or regularly update social media accounts.
・Increased skills of the volunteers in dialogue with another culture.
・Assist community-based related projects, activities, events, etc.
・Assist Kindergarten staff in managing classroom activities, events, etc.,
・Assist home and school visits, advocacy, and capacity building activities

Accomodation and food

Living with the host family (expect to have a shared room with other volunteers/staff members) or independent living arrangement

Location and leisure

BPCFI is conveniently located in the city center.

Location:
・Environment: A mix of commercial establishments and residential areas.
・Transport: Easy access to key spots like Colon Street and SM City Cebu.

Leisure:
・Shopping: Close to SM City Cebu and Ayala Center Cebu.
・Tourist Attractions: Historical sites like Magellan's Cross and Basilica del Santo Niño are about 15 minutes away by car.
・Activities: Restaurants, cafes, cinemas, and other urban entertainment options are readily available.

Project hosted by

Bukas Palad Cebu or BPCFI is a social initiative of the Focolare Movement, founded in 1987 by a group of young people who wanted to put into practice the challenge launched by Chiara Lubich “to die for our own people” during her visit to the Philippines. Believing in the phrase of the Gospel “Freely you receive, freely you give” (Mt. 24:40) and living this as its motto, they decided to name it Bukas Palad – a Filipino term that means “open palms.”
BPCFI is active in serving poor communities of Cebu City and nearby areas. It offers a comprehensive program in the fields of education, housing, health care, livelihood, and community development.

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.

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