A youth-led non-profit organization based in MSU-Marawi City, advocating environmental protection, Lake Lanao conservation, and youth leadership through education and volunteerism. The RYTK works with national and international partners and networks such as the National Power Corporation (NPC), the Mindanao State University, the Department of Agriculture, the IEG, the Tanggol Kalikasan and the UNI
TED NATION. The Ranaw Youth Tanggol Kalikasan was successfully founded last December 1, 2014 during the Youth Environmental Awareness Training-Workshop, RANAO WATERSHED RESERVATION held in Kristal Inn, Iligan City with the initiative of OVCRE (Office of Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension and Tanggol kalikasan. The RYTK has its main office in Mamitua Saber Research Center (MSRC), MSU Marawi City. The organization is composed of 40 young youth (as a founders) coming from different municipalities in Lanao Del Sur who shared mutual passion and converge together to make an accomplishment and be a proactive for environmental positive change. VISION
RYTK (RANAW YOUTH TANGGOL KALIKASAN) envisions to be the official organization of the Tanggol-Kalikasan (A Public Interest Environmental Law Office) RANAW a well-developed, ecotourism spot, through proactive environmental volunteerism for a sustainable watershed for the people of Mindanao. And to preserve its good environment and natural resources and to serve as arm in promoting the Tanggol-Kalikasan mission to facilitate the empowerment of communities and institutions to manage their ecosystem through law and other creative mechanisms. MISSION
RYTK (RANAW YOUTH TANGGOL KALIKASAN) believes in providing information and solution on the environmental issues thereby motivating its constituents to be aware in the different areas that represents the realization of its causes. Especially inspiring the youth to be a steward for environmental development and sustainability. Through this, both the government and community would be more encouraged to achieve realistic self-actualization and protect the environment. PHILOSOPHIES
The sustainability of RANAW is vital to the formation of proactive young youth in the community and the country as a whole. The thinking and faith of youth are essential in the environmental positive change. A sustained commitment to development and environmental protection. Encouraging the exploratory spirit that leads to successful environmental concern and a lifelong love of learning. Shaping the youth as
