COTABATO CITY (March 01, 2023) — The Bangsamoro Youth Commission through Office of Commissioner for MagCotSGA Nasserudin Dunding presented the Bangsamoro Youth Commission Accreditation Program Policy Guidelines during Performance Assessment Review and Analysis on Tuesday, February 28, at Green Leaf Hotel, General Santos City.
Spearheaded by the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government – Maguindanao, the activity was participated by the Sangguniang Kabataan and Local Youth Development Officers of Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte.
It aims to provide updates and assess the accomplishment of the youth officials, best practices, and the areas for improvement in the youth leadership landscape.
“We will be looking at your challenges and success stories. Your failures and success will serve as a lesson for the next youth officials. We hope that all your take aways in the entire years of your service will be beneficial for everyone,” said MILG Maguindanao Provincial Director Engr. Amina T. Dalandag, in her remarks.
BYC Project Development Officer Aira Hazna Ampatuan said BYCAP is a mechanism of the Commission which allows youth organizations, youth groups, and youth serving organizations to be officially recognized, empowered, and privileged with various youth-centered opportunities.
“We encourage our youth officials to advance your accreditation as it is also a primary requirement in applying for the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Award,” she added.
Among the privileges that youth organizations can acquire include being prioritized in the selection of representatives for youth consultations, BYC-initiated activities, national and international youth exchange programs, and other avenues which may provide further exposure to the organization.
The accredited organizations can be tapped by BYC as partners, facilitators, or resource persons in the crafting, implementation and evaluation of youth development programs, projects and activities, among others.
Currently, there are more than 500 youth organizations accredited by BYC. It is expected to reopen this year. (BYC PR Unit/AAA)
