ARC youth leaders as catalysts of change

Manila, Philippines -  Four months after the successful run of the first ARC (Asiawide Refreshments Corporation) Young Leaders Camp, the first batch of ARC Young Leaders met again to power up their promise to proactively engage in becoming positive change makers and future leaders of the nation.

Members of Batch Kilubansa (or Kilusan ng mga Kabataan para sa Bansa) convened at the corporate office of ARC in Quezon City for a two-day workshop and planning session to aid them in identifying, implementing and monitoring future projects.

To prepare them for the daunting yet rewarding responsibility of becoming change catalysts, the group — comprising 40 commendable and underserved student youth leaders from Greater Metro Manila — underwent free training to further hone their leadership knowledge and guide them in the right direction in planning and delivering their activities and projects.

The first day of the workshop focused on understanding the merits of organizational design, which the group had its first brush last February during camp proper. Before the camp wrapped up, the group had already elected officers to represent them in functions, meetings, and other events.    During the first day session, the group also immersed themselves in an overall planning process.  Recognizing the importance of strategic planning, Batch Kilubansa engaged in a collaborative effort to plan their future projects and activities. As the core of work for any organization, strategic planning defines the framework that would give the activities and entire project direction. 

The second day proved to be a more tedious time as the group’s strategic planning began to concretize. With clear goals and objectives, Batch Kilubansa members began to choose committees they would work with.

 But it was not all work for the young leaders.  In between sessions and presentations, members of Batch Kilubansa found time to chat, share, laugh and catch up with each other, cementing the bond that was formed during the February camp.

At the end of the two-day session, Batch Kilubansa had successfully accelerated their pledge to lead, create and change and become instrumental leaders for our nation’s future.

Preparations are underway for the second ARC Young Leaders Camp.