1-Project Project

when i left Mar and joined a new development group, i just wanted to be in an environment project. well, i got more than i wanted. i am with an institution that uniquely studies environment on socio-cultural and peacebuilding context and not biophysical.

after climbing (actually running up) along with my Irish hydrologist boss in Tacurong and Datu Blah Sinsuat, i started committing to do more and make more difference.

when he quoted, "i work for nothing but the best", i quickly asked myself, "what can i do more for my country?"

our project will facilitate barangay development planning in 2 barangays and construct water systems in another 2 barangays. i am delighted with the idea of providing clean and lasting water supply, but not so on just developing a barangay plan.

then an idea sparked on me: i am going to have at least ONE PROJECT in each barangay plan IMPLEMENTED.

i strongly believe plans remain to be useless when not acted. thus, my ONE PROJECT crusade starts here. "what project?" i do not know! our institution and the barangay will still identify them. certainly, the project should be big. one that will benefit majority of the barangay or a sitio. a project that builds peace and is friendly to the environment. it would not even cost my institution and i hope i would have partners.

for now, i would co-ensure the process of identifying the barangay needs will be scientific, participatory and objective.

i am not an expert or specialist of any development sorts. i have not even completed my masters, but i am certain, I CAN IMPLEMENT ONE PROJECT!