Championing youth empowerment, health promotion, gender equality, and partnership through advocacy.
The College of Nursing Student Council (CON-CSC), in collaboration with the University of the Cordilleras Youth and Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive Health Hub (UYAHH) and the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP) – Baguio City Chapter, made a remarkable impact during the 2024 Love Month Celebration held on February 14, 2024, at the UC Gymnasium.
Their interactive booth, titled “Think Before You Trust: The TT Project,” earned multiple accolades, including the PRAGMA Award for Best Booth and several special citations for creativity, execution, cleanliness, and popularity. These recognitions reflect the team’s dedication to raising awareness on intimate health, responsible relationships, and gender equality among the youth.
The booth offered free HIV screening and counseling, contraceptive supplies, and interactive games, creating an engaging and educational space for participants. More importantly, it encouraged open, stigma-free discussions about intimacy, reproductive health, and self-care—empowering young individuals to make informed and responsible choices regardless of gender.
The College of Nursing Student Council extends heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to the booth’s success, embodying UC-CON’s mission to foster health advocacy, inclusivity, and collaborative leadership in promoting community well-being.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
Target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other communicable diseases.
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
Target 5.6: Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with international frameworks.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public–private, and civil-society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
