I became more aware of the condition and needs of the rightsholder groups after finishing all the activities. It really created this impact on me to never stop hearing their stories and do whatever I can to somehow assist or help them.” “ “ Learning to listen and not butt in on every conversation.” - Maureen Ava Mata, LCDPFI “ Una po ay yung self-care, self-consciousness, self-awareness. Mas nadagdagan po ang aking kaalaman tungkol sa environment natin. I am more aware now sa paligid ko at sa lahat ng nangyayari. Specially po yung empathy, mas naintindihan ko po kung paano ilagay ang sarili ko sa iba.” (English Translation: I learned about self-care, self-consciousness, self-awareness. I also learned about the environment. I am now more aware about what is happening around me. On empathy, I can now better understand how to put myself in the shoes of others.)
Our mental wellness should also be given proper attention amidst the very hectic and stressful conditions we are facing now.” Our mental wellness should also be given proper attention amidst the very hectic and stressful conditions we are facing now.” “ “
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It helped me take on a more objective inward perspective of myself and my work.” I was enlightened on how to cope and how to help others in overcoming a crisis in life.”
Voice Linking and Learning is an opportunity to unlearn, learn and re-learn from other people (fellow grantees and rightsholders groups). There’s so much to learn and appreciate with other people. Intersectionality is very important.” – Maureen Mata, LCDPFI
Exploring Different Approaches / Methodologies
Grantees and rightsholder groups gave good feedback on using different approaches and methodologies They saw that the objectives are met even as they enjoy the activities. Some of them even asked for permission to adopt some of the processes within their own organizations.
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Better understanding of policy advocacy, becoming one of the entry points in lobbying and taking advantage of network and resources. Reflections on how to apply parliamentary procedures to daily life and relationships with different people and groups. Increased social awareness and seeing the need to strengthen the capacity of persons with disabilities as advocates of inclusive policies.”
Enjoyable exercises; can be shared to other groups and organizations.” - Flora Santos, Oriang
Sobrang nakatulong po yung short- and long-term solution doon po sa inclusion game.” (English Translation: The short- and long-term solutions given in the inclusion game helped a lot.) - Cristina San Andres, Yakap sa Kaunlaran ng Bata
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