Tuesday, March 23, 2010

International Award for Young People now in the Philippines


The Duke of Edinburg’s Award International Association, Asia Pacific Region in cooperation with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies conducted the first Award Leader Training last February 13 and 14 at the CSB Hotel International Conference Center.

The Award in Asia Pacific operates through National Award Authorities in 10 countries and with 60 Independent Operators in 16 countries. DLS-CSB SDEAS is the first Independent Operator in the Philippines and the first to operate in the world to cater to Deaf youth.

Twenty one (21) attendees were faculty, coordinators, and staff members from SDEAS, together with Dean Ma. Veronica Templo-Perez, who also heads the Center for Deaf Esteem and Formation, and Ms. Ma. Giselle M. Montero, Director of the Center for Partnership and Development. The attendees are now certified Award leaders who can help the participant to choose their activities, provide advice, support and encouragement to the participants. The participants can go through four mandatory Sections: Service, Adventurous Journey, Skills and Physical Recreation in three levels: Bronze. Silver or Gold.

Mr. Rob Oliphant, Regional Programme Manager, facilitated the leader training, and was assisted by Ms. Delia Banzuelo-Holohan. Both were from the Asia Pacific Regional Office in Sydney, Australia.

Other partners joining the group included representatives from The British School Manila, Girl Scouts of the Philippines, Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Red Cross Youth, and The Philippine Christian Foundation.

For more information on the Award, you may visit www.intaward.org.

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