Atipán - PH

28/05/2025

“I used to play, go to kindergarten, and we would go to the sea,” remembers 7-year-old Miran from Gaza.

She’s receiving treatment after being injured when her home was hit amid the ongoing war

“I pulled Miran and her mother out from under the rubble,” her father says. “Her legs were injured.”

A lasting ceasefire needs to be reinstated now for children. Their survival and well-being depends on it.

13/11/2024

13/11/2024

06/05/2024

29/01/2024

14/12/2023

Another win for children! 🥳🙌

Atipan-PH clinched another Php 100k grant for our child-centered climate action and disaster resilience project, Treefluence! 🌳

Kabataan para sa Kalikasan! Kalikasan para sa Kabataan!

11/12/2023

Project Huna-Una to do:
✅MHPSS Training at Brgy. San Juan, Molo!

Yesterday marked a pivotal moment in Project Huna-Una's journey as we successfully delivered our Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Training to more than 70 community members at Barangay San Juan, Molo, Iloilo City! 🚀

Ms. Cyresse Achilleos and Mr. Jim Lester Triño, representatives from the Positive Youth Development Network, delivered discussions on the rights of the child and HEADSSS interviewing framework respectively, bringing diverse insights to the forefront during the morning session. 🙌

During the afternoon session, the activity resonated with hands-on learning as participants immersed themselves in a dynamic simulation activity facilitated by the Kaibigan chatline. 🤗

All of these sessions aimed at equipping participants with tools for mental health resilience. 💪

We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the parents, volunteers, barangay health workers, barangay officials, Gugma Youth, LGBT Youth and Sangguniang Kabataan who actively engaged in the training. Of course, a big thanks to our speakers and facilitators, Ms. Cyresse Ann Achilleos, Mr. Jim Lester Triño, and the Kaibigan chatline for their support. 🫶🫶🫶

Together, let's make another big stride towards a more mentally resilient San Juan! 🧠✨






____
Project Huna-Una is a policy advocacy through Policy Dialogue organized by the Gerry Roxas Foundation and One Western Visayas Youth Network under the YouthLed PH project funded by USAID Philippines and The Asia Foundation.

04/12/2023

Another Project Huna-Una milestone achieved! 🧡✨

✅ Mobile Mental Health Awareness Campaign

On the 3rd day of December this year, Atipán-PH was able to hit its target of delivering a mobile mental health awareness campaign to more than 100 community members of San Juan, Molo! This is only possible because of their diligent and heartwarming support, and we are really thankful for the warm accommodation from all of the community members involved during this event.

The goal of Project Huna-Una is to forward a mentally healthier San Juan, Molo. The purpose of this mobile mental health awareness campaign is to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding mental health. This campaign gave us insights for the improvement of the necessary mental health support that we aim to provide for every child.

Through collaboration, we are getting closer to our goal! Para sa kabataan, padayon lang kita!

____
Project Huna-Una is a policy advocacy through Policy Dialogue organized by the Gerry Roxas Foundation and One Western Visayas Youth Network under the YouthLed PH project funded by USAID Philippines and The Asia Foundation.

20/11/2023

Today marks World Children’s Day, a significant occasion dedicated to advocating for the rights of children globally. Under the 2023 theme, "For Every Child, Every Right," PYDN remains steadfast in its commitment to championing the rights of children in the Philippines, taking into account their unique context.

World Children's Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on the 20th of November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.

Let us all work together to ensure a better Philippines for every Filipino child. PYDN encourages our collective action to create a brighter and more inclusive future for the nation's most important asset - our children.

08/10/2023

Weekend story: Sinapol is a success!

We made a step towards the strengthening progress of our Project Huna-Una! Through the , Atipán-PH was able to hold a successful deliberative democracy and participatory planning, and this is all thanks to the presence and cooperation of the community members in making Barangay San Juan a mentally healthier community.

Project Huna-Una aims to provide the necessary mental health support that every child needs, and kickstarted this wonderful journey toward this child-centered mental health initiative.

Let us continue to grow as a collaborative community that fosters the mental health and overall well-being of the children. Para sa kabataan!

____

Project Huna-Una is a policy advocacy through Policy Dialogue organized by the Gerry Roxas Foundation and One Western Visayas Youth Network under the YouthLed PH project funded by USAID Philippines and The Asia Foundation.

14/07/2023

𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍 👏🎉

We at Atipan-PH would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗴𝗼𝗰 for her exceptional achievement and selection as a participant in the esteemed LEAD Fellowship Aspiring Leaders Track. We are immensely proud of your representation of Western Visayas. This is a significant milestone that showcases Ms. Jen's unwavering dedication and passion for leadership.

This incredible opportunity, provided by USAID and TAF, serves as a testament to the immense value and impact of investing in the development of youth leadership. Through the transformative LEAD Fellowship, Ms. Jen will have the chance to further enhance her leadership skills, broaden her perspectives, and forge invaluable connections with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds. We are excited to witness the remarkable positive influence she will undoubtedly make as she continues to strive for excellence and serves as a role model for aspiring leaders throughout our region. ✨

Today marks the beginning of the first phase of Jenelyn's training, and we wholeheartedly congratulate her on this well-deserved achievement! Atipan-PH stands behind you with unwavering support and wishes you all the best on this transformative journey of growth and success. 💕

Para sa mga bata! 🖐

14/06/2023

KADALAG-AN SANG KABATAAN! 🫶

Atipan-PH is proud to share that Project Huna-Una has earned a spot among the Top 5 projects for the YouthLed PH Policy Dialogue. This prestigious recognition serves as a testament to our dedication to fostering meaningful and progressive spaces for youth development in Western Visayas.

At the core of Atipan-PH's Project Huna-Una's policy advocacy lies the promotion of mental health and well-being among the children of Barangay San Juan, Molo, who were deeply affected by the fire incident on January 28, 2023. We are fully committed to providing the necessary support to this community by offering Mental Health and Psychosocial Support training to its members, with a specific focus on enhancing their resilience and overall well-being. As part of our proposal, we aim to establish a Mental Health Corner in the barangay that caters to the mental health needs of the children. This project will be implemented in the next five months.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of this significant milestone, especially the residents of Barangay San Juan, Molo, who joined us during the Deliberative Democracy process. Your unwavering support and belief in the power of community-driven initiatives have played a crucial role in our success. Together, let us join hand-in-hand to explore the endless possibilities that lie ahead for our children.

-------------------

The Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed PH) project is funded by USAID Philippines and implemented by The Asia Foundation in partnership with the Gerry Roxas Foundation. It is co-presented by the Positive Youth Development Network, One Western Visayas Youth Network, and Hugyaw: Western Visayas Cluster.