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| Personal Name | Salimbagat, Jenelyn J. |
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| Resource Title | Pakikilahok ng Kabataan, Lakas ng Pagbabago at Pag-asa – Youth Organizing towards Community Governance: The Case of SPYCO in Brgy. 170 Caloocan City, Philippines |
| Date Issued | July 2025 |
| Abstract | In the heart of Brgy. 170 in Caloocan City, a group of young people decided to act, not just for themselves, but for their entire community. This thesis explores the journey of the Shelter Park Youth and Children Organization (SPYCO), a youth-led community group that evolved from organizing for rights and recognition into a legitimate force in local community governance. This study, rooted in the lived experiences and growing pains of SPYCO’s members, captures the story of how empowered youth can lead transformative change when their voices are not only heard but affirmed. Grounded in Community Organizing and Community Development (CO-CD) frameworks and guided by Gender and Development (GAD), the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA), and participatory processes, this research asked one essential question: how do youth-led organizations like SPYCO transition from grassroots organizing into meaningful community governance? Through a qualitative case study, the research used focus group discussions, key informant interviews, document analysis, and field observations to understand SPYCO’s journey from the perspective of its members, partners, and community stakeholders. The study finds that SPYCO’s transformation was not a straight line. It was a process shaped by inner resilience, a strong sense of community, and the navigation of both supportive relationships and structural barriers. SPYCO began with simple values- based organizing that responded to immediate community needs such as child protection, education access, and poverty. Over time, through consistent capacity-building, youth formation, and participation in local programs, SPYCO moved closer to practicing community governance. Their formal recognition by barangay leaders and active role in decision-making processes signaled a major step toward genuine youth-led governance. What made SPYCO’s work stand out was its ability to connect values with action. The group built a culture rooted in |
| Degree Course | Master of Community Development |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Youth, city governance, Caloocan City |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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