12/09/2026
On August 30, 2026, in celebration of Linggo ng Kabataan 2026, The Rotaract Club of Baras, together with the Sangguniang Kabataan ng Barangay Concepcion, successfully conducted Cinema and S’Mores Year 2: Youth Mental Health Movie Hangout Sessions—a meaningful gathering that brought young people together for an afternoon of entertainment, reflection, connection, and conversations about mental health.
Participants watched the heartwarming Pixar animated film, SOUL (2020), a story that follows Joe Gardner, a passionate middle-school music teacher who dreams of becoming a professional jazz musician. After an unexpected accident separates his soul from his body, Joe finds himself on an extraordinary journey that leads him to discover deeper lessons about life, purpose, passion, and what it truly means to live.
While enjoying the movie, participants also shared delicious S’mores, making the experience even more fun, warm, and memorable!
After the movie screening, a meaningful Debriefing Session was conducted and facilitated by Ms. Racquel Emmanuel Buenaventura, RSW, MMPA, Acting MSWD Officer of the Municipality of Baras, Rizal. The session provided participants with an opportunity to reflect on the lessons of the film and connect them with their own experiences, aspirations, and perspectives in life.
This was followed by Small Group Sharing, facilitated by our dedicated Rotaractors, where participants were encouraged to openly share their thoughts and reflections in a safe and supportive space. An exciting Interactive Activity was also conducted before the program officially concluded.
More than just a movie hangout, Cinema and S’Mores Year 2 became a space where stories were shared, voices were heard, and meaningful connections were created.
Together, let us continue creating safe spaces for conversations, understanding, and support—because mental health matters, and no one should feel alone.
