Project Abstract
Rio Grande de Mindanao is the 2nd largest river in the Philippines. It is historically important for MAguindanaon tribe of the place because it is where Shariff Kabunsuan's fleet arrived and docked to spread Islam. Anually, Cotabato City is celebrating Ginakit Festival (ginakit-boat) to honor Shariff KAbunsuan. This is one of the tourism activities of the place.
But then, the place experienced a very destructive flood that stays for a couple of weeks caused by water hyacinth clogging the river last year (2011). With this, Mindanao RiOasis Project - as inspired by clean Boulder Creek visit in Colorado, will help preserve the river, improve the existing tourism activities of the place through getting people be involved and appreciate the beauty of the river and provide livelihood to the local people. (see Mindanao Rioasis Project tab for details)
This project will be realized through tree planting, clean drive and livelihood project with water hyacinth through handicrafts that will be one of the tourism products. It will be collaborated with City/Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office - Cotabato City / Maguindanao and hopefully with non-profit muslim youth organization, United Voices for Peace Network.
But then, the place experienced a very destructive flood that stays for a couple of weeks caused by water hyacinth clogging the river last year (2011). With this, Mindanao RiOasis Project - as inspired by clean Boulder Creek visit in Colorado, will help preserve the river, improve the existing tourism activities of the place through getting people be involved and appreciate the beauty of the river and provide livelihood to the local people. (see Mindanao Rioasis Project tab for details)
This project will be realized through tree planting, clean drive and livelihood project with water hyacinth through handicrafts that will be one of the tourism products. It will be collaborated with City/Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office - Cotabato City / Maguindanao and hopefully with non-profit muslim youth organization, United Voices for Peace Network.
Goal:
Preserving Rio Grande de Mindanao through tree planting, clean drive and livelihood project that will improve the tourism industry of the place.
Timeline:
7-24 months
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Strategy:
Educate the local people on the benefits of the project and train the them for the livelihood projects.
Decision Makers:
Provincial Government of Maguindanao and City Government of Cotabato
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Month 1
Goal:
To be able to meet and collaborate to City Government of Cotabato, Department of Tourism - ARMM, United Voices for Peace Network and some individuals that can help on realizing the project
Activity:
- Report to the partner organization (PENRO)
- Approach DOT-ARMM and present to them the project plan. Also, convince them to help me bring the project to City Government of Cotabato.
- Meet Cotabto City Officials and present them the project plan
- Meet Professor Emma for the project plan
- Approach UVPN for the project plan
- Email individuals that can help the project implementation
To be able to meet and collaborate to City Government of Cotabato, Department of Tourism - ARMM, United Voices for Peace Network and some individuals that can help on realizing the project
Activity:
- Report to the partner organization (PENRO)
- Approach DOT-ARMM and present to them the project plan. Also, convince them to help me bring the project to City Government of Cotabato.
- Meet Cotabto City Officials and present them the project plan
- Meet Professor Emma for the project plan
- Approach UVPN for the project plan
- Email individuals that can help the project implementation
Month 2
Goal:To be able to link all contacted groups, organizations and individuals and come up with a great plan on starting the project implementation
Activity:
Communicate through networking and meetings with all contacted groups for the planning.
Activity:
Communicate through networking and meetings with all contacted groups for the planning.
Month 3
Goal:To be able to start and realize the project activities.
Activity:
- Implementation of the first project activity: RIVER CLEAN DRIVE!
- Follow-up activity of the project: TREE PLANTING!
Activity:
- Implementation of the first project activity: RIVER CLEAN DRIVE!
- Follow-up activity of the project: TREE PLANTING!
Month 4
Goal:
To be able to spread the information of the project and invite River residence to participate in a handicraft workshop to be conducted in partnership of UVPN and Prof. Emma.
Activity:
Community immersion
To be able to spread the information of the project and invite River residence to participate in a handicraft workshop to be conducted in partnership of UVPN and Prof. Emma.
Activity:
Community immersion
Month 5
Goal:
To be able to conduct the handicraft workshop among the river residence.
Activity:
Water Hyacinth Handicraft Making Workshop
To be able to conduct the handicraft workshop among the river residence.
Activity:
Water Hyacinth Handicraft Making Workshop
Month 6
Goal:
To be able to earn more visitors and tourists for the upcoming Ginakit Festival where the Workshop products will be showcased.
Activity:
Advertise the Ginakit Festival and market the handicraft products.
To be able to earn more visitors and tourists for the upcoming Ginakit Festival where the Workshop products will be showcased.
Activity:
Advertise the Ginakit Festival and market the handicraft products.
Month 7
Goal:
To be able to showcase the water hyacinth handicrafts in Ginakit Festival and help the people realize the importance of Rio Grande de Mindanao for them to be encourage on taking care of it.
Activity:
Water Hyacinth Handicrafts Showcasing at Ginakit Festival
To be able to showcase the water hyacinth handicrafts in Ginakit Festival and help the people realize the importance of Rio Grande de Mindanao for them to be encourage on taking care of it.
Activity:
Water Hyacinth Handicrafts Showcasing at Ginakit Festival