September 16, 2024

Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, Governance, Active Citizenship, Environment

The “Kabataan, Tayo ang Bida! (KATABI)” youth organization is an inclusive and empowered youth organization dedicated to fostering leadership, community involvement, and fellowship among young people. Established on the 8th of September 2024, it aims to provide access to fundamental resources and skills crucial to the development of members of the community. The organizations’ initiatives revolve around 6 pillars: Innovative Educational Approaches, Environmental Preservation, Civic Consciousness and Good Governance Involvement, Youth Empowerment, Socio-economic Development, and Mental Health Awareness. (1) Through reading enrichment and numeracy development programs, the KATABI equips the learners and nonlearners with the essential knowledge to foster both academic and personal growth, enabling them to navigate their daily lives. (2) The organization champions environmental preservation through waste reduction initiatives and eco-conservation projects, conserving the beauty of our community while protecting the natural habitats of local wildlife. (3) As KATABI members have the potential to become the future leaders of our nation, it is the organization’s goal to include all citizens in the political and civic landscape through voter education seminars, town hall meetings, and policy-making consultations. (4) The organization is designed not just to develop leadership in youth, but to assist them in realizing their true potential and becoming who they aspire to be. (5) Eradicating poverty is one of the significant focuses of poverty reduction programs and livelihood seminars. (6) Lastly, the ‘Kabataan, Tayo Ang Bida’, advocates for mental health wellness through meditation sessions, art therapy, and creative expression workshops, as well as Psychological First Aid training. Through these efforts, the stigma surrounding mental health can slowly be reduced, until such time the citizens of the community start to acknowledge the importance of psychological well-being and embrace it as an essential part of their overall development.