Invitation: “Cultural Revolution by the Youth” from Alex Lacson, Best Selling Author of " 12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do To Help Our Country"

Subject: Partnership for a “Cultural Revolution”
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Kabayanihan is a foundation that seeks to promote the greatness of the Filipino and our Philippines through cultural transformation.

WE, the members, are ordinary Filipinos – from various walks of life, bound by our faith in God and love for our country, united in our fervent desire to see the Filipino and our Philippines become great and respectable in the eyes of our people and of the world.

We believe that what our country needs today is a Cultural Revolution, a revolution of good citizenship, a revolution of patriotism among our people, even through small acts of patriotism everyday.

We believe that every Filipino should be made part of the solution, that every sector of our society should become part of the answer.

Inspired by the bestselling book (“12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do To Help Our Country”), our group will promote a “Cultural Revolution” on a sectoral approach.

By first quarter 2011, we shall also launch the “Senior Citizens’ Revolution” through the “12 Little Things Senior Citizens Can Do To Help Our Country”. By second quarter 2011, we shall also launch the “12 Little Things Overseas Filipinos Can Do To Help Our Country”.

On 30 November 2010 (Andres Bonifacio Day), Kabayanihan will launch a “Cultural Revolution by the Youth”, during which we shall also unveil the “12 Little Things Every Filipino Youth Can Do To Help Our Country” and the “Classrooms 4R Children” Project.

The details of the event are as follows:

• Event : “Cultural Revolution by the Youth”
• Date : 30 November 2010
• Time : 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Venue : La Consolacion College Auditorium, Manila
• Participants : Various youth groups nationwide, school networks, faculties, National Youth Commission, People Power Commission, Good Citizenship Movement & Team Pinoy, among many other organizations.
• Special Guests: Pres Aquino III, Sec. Luistro, Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes, and others

We are looking for partners – student councils, youth groups, schools, and other like-minded companies and organizations – who share our vision and would like to work with us in pursuing these goals for our youth and our country.

We shall be glad and honored to have you as our major partner in this project.

If you are interested, please contact us at the information indicated below. And we shall be glad to visit and meet with you at your office. We will also send you a copy of the Memorandum of Commitment (MOC) for your review. All partners shall sign the MOC together on November 30, 2010 as an important part of the event.

We hope that you can partner with us in drawing out the patriots and heroes from our citizens in this and future endeavors. We have reserved a section on stage for you as a partner on November 30, 2010. We hope you could be with us on this memorable day for the Philippines.

We believe that every Filipino, wherever he or she may be, can be change agent for our country!

We believe that all the small changes we do would soon bring about the big changes we seek.

We believe that this is people power in action, that this is people power for nation-building!

We believe that every Filipino is a Kabayani – isang kabayan na isa ring bayan ng ating bayan.

You may visit our Website: www.kabayanihan.org to learn more about us and this event or contact our Secretariat at the numbers below.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,



SIEGFRED B. MISON
President



ALEX LACSON
Founder & Chairman Emeritus




PAUL CHUA
Trustee & Project Director
paul.chua@kabayanihan.org
Secretariat: Tel 358-3333; Guido Sarreal (09064110399) & Chian Allorde (09175703999)

Invitation to “Volunteer Fair and Youth Forum on MDGs”

Dear UN Advocate, and Volunteers for MDGS!

Greetings!

We cordially invite you to join the activities to celebrate the National Volunteer Month (NVM) and the International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2010.

This year, the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) in partnership with the United Nations Youth Associations of the Philippines (UNYAP), Hands On Manila (HOM) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV), will conduct a “Volunteer Fair and Youth Forum” on December 3, 2010 at the University of Makati as the major activity for the celebration of the National Volunteer Month (NVM) and International Volunteer Day (IVD). This will also serve as one of the launching activities for the International Year of the Volunteer + 10 (IYV+10) to be celebrated in 2011.

The Volunteer Fair and Youth Forum aims to provide a venue for around 500 youth leaders and volunteer to come together; share and process their experiences in volunteerism; identify their strengths and weaknesses; and enhance leadership skills, techniques and strategies in the pursuit of the UN Millennium Development Goals. In particular, it aims 1) to showcase best volunteer practices supportive of the MDGs by guest volunteer organizations and individuals; 2) to provide avenue for volunteer youth organizations to promote and encourage volunteerism through program advocacy and information drive through conduct of a Volunteer Fair that will showcase and exhibits their various programs and activities; and 3) to draft collective recommendation for cooperation, networking and collaboration in the attainment of the MDG in the Philippines.

In this connection may we invite your organization to join the said event by sending youth volunteers to participate in the forum, set-up a fair booth and a resource person to share your organizations volunteering efforts. Your participation will go long way towards the promotion of youth volunteering.

For confirmation, please fill up and submit the attached form via email to ppis.pnvsca@yahoo.com or fax to 927-6847 not later than November 27, 2010. For more information you may contact Mr. Efren A. Antiporda of this Agency at telephone no. 381-0559.

Build Hope; Change Lives: Volunteer!

Very truly yours,

JOSELITO C. DE VERA Executive Director

Celebrate International Volunteer Day 2010!

The tenth anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers provides us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the will, positive energy and innovation of millions of people for human development and human rights through a multitude of volunteering initiatives from locally initiated activities to structured full-time engagements.

IYV+10 will highlight the great diversity of volunteers of all ages, origins, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and experiences.

International Volunteer Day: What is it?

Wednesday, 11 August 2010 11:00

International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (IVD) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 40/212 on 17 December 1985. Since then, governments, the UN system and civil society organizations have successfully joined volunteers around the world to celebrate the Day on 5 December. IVD provides an opportunity for volunteer organizations and individual volunteers to work together in projects and campaigns bringing added visibility to their contributions to economic and social development at local, national and international levels. Over the years, rallies, parades, community volunteering projects, environmental awareness, free medical care and speeches by high-ranking government officials has all featured prominently on IVD. Over the years, rallies, parades, community volunteering projects, environmental awareness, free medical care and advocay campaigns have all featured prominently on IVD. International Year of Volunteers: What is it? Written by Administrator Saturday, 11 September 2010 00:00 In 1997, the UN General Assembly, convinced that the need for volunteer effort was greater than ever and that a year designed to enhance the recognition, facilitation, networking and promotion of volunteer service could make a significant contribution to generating increased awareness of the achievements and further potential of volunteerism, proclaimed 2001 as the International Year of Volunteers - or 'IYV'. To consolidate successes attained and build on the momentum created by the International Year of Volunteers, the General Assembly called for the marking of IYV+10 in 2011.

UNAP Directory of Participants during the 63rd Anniversary Assembly Available Already!

Dear UNAP & UNYAP Individual, Lifetime and Institutional Members and participants to the 63rd Founding Anniversary of UNAP,


In behalf of the UNAP Board of Trustees headed by Judge Aurora Navarette Recina, I would like to thank you for attending the 63rd Founding Anniversary and General Assembly of UNAP at the Philippine Normal University last October 23, 2010. I would like to share with you the Directory of Participants to the Asembly. You might want to connect/link with our fellow members for future partnerships and programs. Also I would like to share with you the report of UNYAP MDG Summit that was held in Butuan City courtesy of Mr. Rex Ibanez, our UNYAP Regional President for CARAGA. The MDG Summit in Butuan City coincided with our UNAP Assembly last Oct 23, 2010. Please see two attachments.

You may want to check our photos during the event at:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=2064769&id=1246938057

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=45314&id=100000123381079

Please always check our blog for more updates about UNAP and UNYAP activities at:

http://www.unap1947unyap.blogspot.com/

Regarding your UNAP and UNYAP ID, we will let you know once it is ready for pick-up. Printing of your ID in on-going. I have also sent you in my gmail account the "CALL for UNESCO Accreditation for Schools, NGO and Universities". If you are interested, please contact the secretariat directly.

Thank you for your continued support to UNAP projects and programs!

Prof. Serafin A. Arviola Jr.
Director for Youth Affairs, United Nations Association of the Philippines
Director, Center for Linkages and Extension Services
Philippine Normal University