Benilde Service-Learning

"Sa mga batang nandito na naka-house, siguro nagtataka kayo bakit namin pinili ito(ng Bahay Pag-asa). Dahil naniniwala si Benilde sa transformational change at gusto ko na maintindihan niyo 'yun at ma-inspire kayo. Pumunta ang mga ate at kuya niyo dito dahil naniniwala kami na ang pagbabago ay isang transpormasyon." - Ms. Cams, Service-Learning Unit Head

Last April 22, the SIGLA Batch of Interior Design Exhibit (INTDXHI) students conducted their project turnover to the De La Salle University - Dasmariñas, Bahay Pag-Asa, a 'transformation center for children in conflict with the law.' The students facilitated the renovation of the center's music hall and bakery. The program included messages from school heads and faculty advisers as well as a description of the process from the project managers. The highlight, however, is the musical performances of the Bahay Pag-asa youth through piano, flute, and choral numbers.

The Service-Learning Unit would like to extend its deepest gratitude to the Interior Design faculty for their efforts, patience, and perseverance in guiding the overall process and project implementation of the current batch. We would also like to thank the administrators of Bahay Pag-asa for opening its doors for our students so that they could synthesize their skills and knowledge into service and compassion. Lastly, we want to congratulate the students on the successful completion of this Service-Learning project.

We hope this initiative becomes a symbol of acceptance and empathy instead of social stigma. We also hope that the revamped spaces become a catalyst for change and empowerment for the youth of Bahay Pag-Asa.

Last March, there were a total of 11 Service-Learning Deployments for the Benilde Multimedia Arts Multimedia Publishing classes, the last ones for the 2nd term of the academic year.

To facilitate the needed materials for creating video collaterals and educational materials, the FAMA14 class visited Joshua Care International in Taguig City last March 4. Meanwhile, the FAMA8 and FAMA19 classes continued their production shoot with Hospicio de San Jose and Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc., respectively.

With the Quezon City Public Library, the FAMA10 class had their immersion at the District 1 branches. They created several types of collateral, including orientation videos, infographics, posters, and other printable materials.

In line with the celebration of National Women's Month, the FAMA11 class supported the UP Center for Women's Studies Foundation, Inc.'s activities through the event coverage of the 'Charmera Photo Exhibit' and creating a mural at the UPCWGS Grounds' Community Bazaar last March 13. Similarly, FAMA18 documented Lunas Collective’s "Power, Period" creative care sessions at the Commission on Human Rights on March 7 and 8.

On the other hand, the students of FAMA12 documented the National Historical Commission of the Philippines' Ongpin Collection, created audio-visual presentations, and designed pamphlets through their immersion and shoots last March 12 and 19.

Lastly, at Lawang-Bato, Valenzuela, the students of FAMA16 had their immersion with the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights on March 14. They listened to a situationer by members of CTUHR, conducted production shoots, and visited nearby communities and households.

As the term concludes, the MMPUBLI classes have begun delivering their final presentations to their respective partner organizations.