August 27, 2025

Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, Social Inclusion and Equity, Peace-Building and Security, Governance, Active Citizenship, Environment, Agriculture

Kabataan ng La Union Para sa Pagbabago (KALAP) is a youth-led, volunteer-driven, and community-based organization established in 2025 in the province of La Union. Committed to uniting and empowering young people from all sectors of society, KALAP aims to cultivate active youth participation in local and national development. Anchored in the values of civic duty, solidarity, and commitment, the organization provides avenues for leadership development, community service, and advocacy on pressing local and national social issues. KALAP believes in the transformative power of the youth to drive positive change in society, inspired by the enduring words of Dr. Jose Rizal: “Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan.” Guided by this vision, the organization seeks to harness the energy, idealism, and potential of young people to become catalysts for meaningful and lasting development—starting within their own communities. As a movement for positive change, KALAP fosters meaningful youth engagement in governance, environmental stewardship, economic resilience, and social justice. Through strategic programs and partnerships, it advances inclusive development by involving the youth in agriculture, fisheries, health, education, and other grassroots initiatives that respond to the needs of local communities. OBJECTIVES - To empower youth by providing opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and civic engagement. - To establish youth-led initiatives that address community needs, promote participatory governance, peace building and security, and advocate for inclusive social change. - To support sustainable development in the sectors of agriculture, fisheries, environment, health, livelihood, and education. - To raise awareness and mobilize action on key issues affecting the youth and marginalized sectors in La Union and in the country. - To build networks and partnerships with government agencies, civil society, educational institutions, and private organizations for joint youth programs.