JPIC Urban Garden

CODE: GIED-26WC 05

Work:

San Pio Village is a socialized housing community in Barangay Dumlog, Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines. It was developed to provide permanent and decent homes for poor families many of whom were once squatters, garbage scavengers, or living in dumpsite areas in Metro Cebu giving them a path out of extreme poverty and unsafe living conditions. It was initiated by missionaries and community development partners with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty for marginalized families.  Habitat for Humanity sponsored many of the early houses.  Management of the site was later taken over by JPIC-IDC (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation – Integrated Development Center, Inc.), the social action arm of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) congregation.

The JPIC-IDC Garden Re-invigoration Project is GIED’s effort in providing support to JPIC 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.

• Loosen the soil using a hoe or garden fork and create a garden landscape.
• Mix in compost or organic fertilizer to enrich the soil.
• Mark rows or plots for different plants (vegetables, flowers, herbs).
• Plant vegetable seeds or seedlings (tomatoes, eggplant, string beans, etc.).
• Install stakes, trellises, or cages for climbing plants (tomatoes, beans, cucumbers)
• Repair minor garden structures, landscape and improve the overall condition of the space to make it safe and functional again
• Recycle, re-use and up-cycle waste materials
• School and community Visit
• Children and youth engagement through sports, games, arts and music, etc.
• Cultural exchange

Accommodation and food

All meals will be cooked by volunteers in turn.
Stay in apartment room with double bedding good for 10 pax per room within San Pio Village.

Location and leisure

Team building and group dynamic activities to build friendship and intercultural understanding
Swim at the beach, visit local heritage sites, 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

Door 4, Causing Feria Bldg. Osmena Blvd. Sambag II, Cebu City, Philippines

Fees

210 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)