Provincial site
Eco ICARE
- San Luis, Batangas
- San Luis Central School
About the site
Eco ICARE, located in San Luis, Batangas, offers activities related to marine life conservation and community development. The main challenge is educating the community about alternative sources of income beyond selling mangrove propagules. It is essential to maintain the marine ecosystem by planting more mangroves, which serve as habitats for marine life. On previous trips, ISM students participated in mass mangrove planting. Interactions and educational activities with the San Luis Central School students await you!
Is this site for you?
- Type of workMangrove plantingWater activitiesTeaching
- You'll work withStudents at San Luis Central School and the local community
A good fit if you're comfortable in the water and outdoors, and interested in marine conservation.
Site objectives
- Recreational activities in the water, and time with everyone at the site
- Encouraged collaboration between students
- Developing leadership skills by taking the initiative to plan activities
- Building commitment and perseverance
Sustainability Compass
Which points of the Sustainability Compass this site mainly addresses
- NNatureMangroves as habitats for marine life
- EEconomyAlternative incomes beyond selling mangrove propagules
- SSocietyEducation activities with the local school
- WWellbeingNot a main focus here
Targeted UN goals
I think the overall experience gave everyone at the site a greater appreciation of local culture and the privileges we had. I distinctly remember feeling a sense of initiative at the site towards ways I could help the people around me and use my situation in a meaningful way.
