Youth in Nation-Building Quiz

Youth in Nation-Building

• The Youth in Nation-Building Act defines youth as individuals aged 15-30
• Youth comprises approximately one-third of the Philippine population
• There's no universally agreed international definition of youth age group
• Developmentally, youth is the stage between childhood and adulthood
• For statistical purposes, the UN defines youth as those aged 15-24

Factors Affecting Youth Participation in Community Action

Education

• Young people's well-being and advancement are central to global development goals including the Millennium Development Goals.
• Volunteering in community service is fulfilling and showing youth how meaningful it can become fosters a sense of motivation for participation.
• Supporting education and sustainable growth is important to eradicate poverty, promote equitable growth, and foster sustainable development.
• Volunteering can be part of high school graduation requirements, meeting scholarship and academic needs.

Parental Involvement

• Young people often mirror the actions of adults in their lives
• Regularly/occasionally volunteering with parents demonstrates mutual respect and facilitates discussions about ethical considerations

Other Factors Affecting Youth Participation

• Insufficient recognition of youth abilities and contributions
• Insufficient opportunities to participate in the government matters
• Lack of communication about their abilities and opportunities
• Internal conflicts within organizations seeking similar resources

Community Action Initiatives

• These initiatives are a way for the government and organizations to serve local communities' needs.
• Initiatives are driven by local concern or objectives.

Community Action Initiatives Planned by the Government

• The Philippine Open Partnership National Action Plan
• The Homeless People's Federation Philippines Incorporated (HPFPI) implements projects to assist the communities in preparing for and recovering from disasters.

Community Action Extension Programs in State Colleges and Universities

• Community action extension programs are launched, improving farm productivity and livelihood enterprise development.

Gender Equality

• Gender equality is similar to sexual equality.
• This idea states that both men and women have the freedom to develop themselves, choices, and personal abilities.
• The World Economic Forum 2016 Global Gender Gap Report provided information on gender equality in various countries.
• The Philippines has improved in its global gender ranking; currently ranked as one of the highest in Asia, among 144 countries, according to the 2016 report.
• Key areas explored in terms of gender equality are economic participation, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment.
• Forms of gender inequality include unequal distribution of work, ownership inequality, survival inequality, gender inequality respecting violence, and gender inequality regarding victimization.
• Initiatives address gender inequality through curriculum changes, strategic interventions, reproductive health, economic empowerment, educational, and political approaches.

Human Rights

• Human rights encompass the civil and political rights of individuals
• The 1987 Philippine Constitution introduced human rights
• Around the world, there are rampant human rights violations.
• A prisoner/detainee's punishment is dealt with according to law and due process.
• The Philippines' Constitution details the rights and privileges of Filipinos, emphasizing protection in relation to these rights.
• December 4-10 is National Human Rights Consciousness Week (Republic Act No. 9201).
• December 10 is recognized as United Nations Human Rights Day. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948.

Who Oversees Human Rights in the Philippines?

• The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) primarily handles investigations of human rights violations; however, it does not resolve issues according to a 1991 Supreme Court decision.
• Criminals or those in conflict with the law are protected by those laws, often indicated in criminal codes and international standards.

Factors Affecting Community Actions

Partnership Development Stages

• Forming Stage: Getting to know partners
• Normalizing Stage: Accepting roles within the group
• Storming Stage: Potential disagreements within the partnership
• Performance Stage: Collaboration begins

Outcomes of Successful Partnerships

• Efficient resource use
• Creative ideas
• Shared cooperation
• Task distribution

Challenges in Partnerships

• Building successful management takes time, skills, and effort
• Motivation and enthusiasm must be maintained

Gathering Information on Local Needs/Groups

• Media
• Libraries
• Interviews
• Informal conversations
• Telephone surveys

Community Profiling

Elements of a Community Profile

• Comprehensive community profile.
• Resources within the area (underutilized and potential)
• Community needs (intangible resources)
• Active member involvement
• Action plan

Gathering Information Topics

• Total population and gender breakdown
• Average age of the population and overall health
• Proportion of disabled persons and working-age population
• Available services (police, fire, post office, library etc.)
• Facilities available (pre-school, primary school, secondary school, childcare, other educational support)
• Employment concentrations & economic activities
• Unemployment level
• Shop closures, closing local shops
• Ability to shop locally, proximity to other shopping centers
• Transport services (buses, trains, taxis)
• Recreation facilities (leisure centers, play areas etc.)
• Crime levels and perceptions of safety
• Police and community groups efforts to address crime.

Leisure/Recreation

• Availability of leisure centers, community halls, and other recreation facilities
• Perceptions of non-violent crime levels (high, low, occasional)
• Antisocial behavior issues/perception
• Specific areas known for crime concentrations
• Community safety initiatives (police, groups)

This quiz explores the role of youth in nation-building, focusing on the definition and significance of youth in the Philippine context. It also examines factors affecting youth participation in community action, particularly the impact of education and volunteering. Test your knowledge on youth development and its importance in achieving global goals.