For protecting the future of Mabacayao Dako (and beyond) Collaborating with Local Government Units is key
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GOODLand is an official association for the municipality of Bantayan. Proudly using our accreditation, we've established a GOODLand Mambacayao branch on the island of Mambacayao Dako.
Our Mambacayao Dako branch has almost 50 members and has their own organisational officers. Notably, 4 out of our 5 officers are women, furthering our mission for diversity and progressiveness. This branch works closely with the LGUs to organise and participate in weekly + monthly clean up drives, including underwater diving cleanups. GOODLand is also working together with LGUs on the logistics of proper waste disposal coming from the islands to the main dumpsite of Bantayan. One of their first projects was starting a savings club through the organisation RARE.org. |
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But for Longterm, Multi-Generational Change, The Youth of Mambacayao Play a Pivotal Role
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GOODLand has established a Mambacayao Youth Branch, comprising slightly more than 20 enthusiastic young individuals.
These youths from Mambacayao Dako have been actively advocating for an ordinance to designate an 8-hectare Marine Protected Area along their coastline. As of January 2022, their efforts have borne fruit, with official recognition granted to the Marine Protected Area. Long before the ordinance, these young people have been busy monitoring, rehabilitating and protecting the reefs by removing nets and garbage and by talking to their family and neighbors. Learning through open source material and materials shared with them, they were able to rehabilitate their coral reefs. By attending all the meetings and workshops organized by the Municipality of Bantayan for establishing Marine Protected Area clustering and management systems, they are now officially recognized managers and fish wardens. They are also recognized as Protected Area Rangers by the Tañon Strait Protected Seascapes. |