In a significant step towards promoting sustainable development and community empowerment, Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) and Bamboo Impact OPC, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City. The partnership aims to conduct a Training-Workshop on High Impact Extension Projects with Field Exposures for the Graduate School Faculty.
Key Objectives of the Partnership
– Enhance Extension Services: Boost the extension services feats of the NwSSU Graduate School
– Uplift Marginalized Communities: Improve the conditions of marginalized sectors in communities surrounding the university
– Capacity Building: Equip graduate school faculty with skills and knowledge to design and implement high-impact projects
The MOA signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Rhio C. Dimakiling, representing NwSSU President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, and Mr. Redem D. Tingzon, who facilitated the activity. Bamboo Impact Lab was represented by Dr. Anneth Singh and Dr. Elmer Soriano.
This partnership is a testament to NwSSU’s commitment to promoting sustainable development and community engagement. By working together, NwSSU and Bamboo Impact OPC, Inc. aim to create positive change in the lives of marginalized communities and contribute to the university’s extension services goals.
Northwest Samar State University is a public university governed by the government in the Philippines, located in Calbayog, with an extension campus in San Jorge, Samar. The university is mandated to provide advanced education, higher technological, and professional instruction in various fields.
While specific details about Bamboo Impact OPC are limited, the organization’s focus on bamboo-related initiatives aligns with the provincial government’s efforts to promote sustainable practices and combat climate change through bamboo planting.