Today is another proud moment as a Father, my son has been accepted on a VSO (voluntary Service Overseas) / ICS (International Citizen Scheme) taking place in the Philippines and to show his commitment and dedication he has been asked to fundraise in order to subsidise his trip and also to ensure that VSO can carry on doing there amazing work around the world. As a father I can only encourage his attitude to life in helping other and would be grateful if you can donate as little or as much to help him on his Journey – Please click the link: https://justgiving/Tafari-Khan/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_content=Tafari-Khan&utm_campaign=pfp-share Carood Watershed is one of the five major watersheds in the Province of Bohol encompassing six municipalities, namely Alicia, Candijay, Guindulman, Mabini, Pilar, and Ubay. The watershed provides abundant water supply that makes rice production possible throughout the year, while the rich marine breeding ground allows fish and crustaceans to flourish. Among 80 provinces in the Philippines, Bohol ranked as 10th poorest province with poverty incidence of 42% (National Anti- Poverty Commission, 2009). Specific to the Carood watershed communities, the poverty incidence ranges from 45% to 57%, with households having income equal to or less than subsistence level. Since income largely depends on farm crops and fish catch which then goes toward food and other basic needs, only 71% of the population attain elementary education, 26% secondary education, and 3% tertiary education. As a result of economic pressures, local people engage in environmentally destructive activities such as slash-and-burn farming, timber poaching, and extraction of sand and gravel. Though these provide much needed income in the short-term, continuation of such activities will prove detrimental to both people and environment. Destruction of environment has adverse economic effect which may include unproductive farms, lesser fish catch, and more flooding and landslide. The ICS Teams contribute to VSO’s work with the stakeholders by engaging community members, particularly children and youth, in environmental campaigns and activities. Through the efforts of four ICS teams (October 2012 to April 2014), youth organisations were mobilised to form the Union of Carood Youth Organisations [UCYO].
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:59:27 +0000
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