Provincial site
Alon Araw
- Cabangan, Zambales
About the site
Alon and Araw Club is an SEC-registered non-profit organization located in a fishing community in Cabangan, Zambales, Philippines. Their mission is to defend the ocean from marine pollution while providing waves of opportunities and holistic support to underprivileged children in coastal communities.
They work together with the children and parents within a small fishing village in Cabangan, Zambales. These families are extremely vulnerable to unforeseen emergencies and harsh weather conditions. As a result of the pandemic, children in the community are far behind in their basic education.
Is this site for you?
- Type of workMarine conservationSupporting learning
- You'll work withChildren and families in a fishing village in Cabangan, Zambales
A good fit if you care about the ocean and plastic pollution, and would enjoy supporting children's learning in a coastal community.
Site objectives
- Participate in environmental activities and interact with children in coastal communities
- Promote awareness of ocean conservation and plastic pollution
- Develop leadership, collaboration, and environmental responsibility
- Learn how coastal communities can work together to protect their environment
Sustainability Compass
Which points of the Sustainability Compass this site mainly addresses
- NNatureProtecting the ocean from marine pollution and plastics
- EEconomyFishing families vulnerable to emergencies and harsh weather
- SSocietyChildren catching up on basic education after the pandemic
- WWellbeingNot a main focus here
Targeted UN goals
This experience taught me the true value of community and how people unite to safeguard the environment and reminded me that learning about the life cycle of plastics is key to building a more sustainable future.
