Global Shapers Cebu

Working with Cebu City's Youth Leaders to Strengthen to Mental Health Awareness 💙

We are honored to work with Barangay Lahug's Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK), represented by KK President Nicole Odon, to pilot the Self-Love corner at Lahug's Mr and Ms SK Event. By working with barangay youth leaders, projectWAVE demonstrated how easy it was to create a space where people feel seen, heard, and connected.

Project WAVE: Pillar 2 – Wave Makers brought together Barangay Health Workers and SK Leaders for a full-day Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Workshop focused on learning, reflection, and community care. 💙

Through open discussions, interactive activities, and shared experiences, participants strengthened their understanding of mental health, active listening, and how to better support the people around them.

From awareness to action, every session reminded us that stronger communities begin with empathy, understanding, and people willing to show up for one another.

Thank you to all our participants, facilitators, and partners for making this initiative possible. Together, we continue building:

✨ Stronger Minds
✨ Stronger Communities
✨ Stronger Future

We were honored to be part of Mr. & Ms. SK Lahug 2026 alongside the amazing youth leaders of Barangay Lahug! ✨

Through Project WAVE, the Global Shapers Community Cebu Hub joined the event to create a safe and empowering space that promotes self-love, mental health awareness, and meaningful conversations among the youth. From creative activities and photobooths to simple moments of connection, every interaction reminds us that mental health matters — and no one should go through things alone. 🤝

Thank you to everyone who dropped by our corner and helped make the day brighter, warmer, and more hopeful. 👋💙

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Cebu City Government through the office of Hon. Michelle Abella-Cellona and the Cebu City Health Office, together with our program partners Islands Souvenirs and Cebu Landmasters, and with the support of Kevlar Development Corporation, Unilab, and Kasikas for helping make initiatives like this possible.

Real conversations create real change. 💙

The Global Shapers Community Cebu Hub conducted a Focus Group Discussion with the youth leaders of Barangay Lahug to better understand the realities, challenges, and opportunities surrounding mental health in their community.

Through open dialogue and shared experiences, these young leaders helped shape conversations on how communities can become safer, more supportive spaces for mental wellness. Because meaningful mental health initiatives begin by listening first. 🤝

This activity is part of our continuing commitment through Project WAVE to empower communities and co-create solutions grounded in the voices of the people they serve.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Cebu City Government through the office of Hon. Michelle Abella-Cellona and the Cebu City Health Office, together with our program partners Islands Souvenirs and Cebu Landmasters, and with the support of Kevlar Development Corporation, Unilab, and Kasikas for helping make initiatives like this possible.

Project WAVE is joining Mr. & Ms. SK Lahug 2026—and we’re bringing a space that celebrates self-love, expression, and community.

Drop by our corner ✨
Freebies. Photobooth. Creative activities.

A reminder that taking care of yourself is just as important as showing up for others.
See you there! 👋🤍

April 18 at CREMDEC was a day of showing up—for ourselves and for our communities. 🌊

From understanding mental health and psychosocial support, to exploring self-awareness through the Johari Window, to practicing ESER, our barangay health workers and SK leaders leaned into the work.

These photos are a glimpse of what happens when communities are given the space to learn, reflect, and lead.

This initiative was made possible in partnership with the Cebu City Government—through the office of Hon. Michelle Abella-Cellona and the Cebu City Health Office—together with Islands and Cebu Landmasters, Inc. , and supported by Kevlar Developme, Unilab , and Kasikas, all aligned in strengthening community healthcare.

From Brgy. Sudlon 1 and Brgy. Tagba-o, we saw a community ready to do more. With our LGU partners, we’re co-creating a mental health training for barangay health workers and SK leaders to empower barangays to build and sustain initiatives rooted in real needs.

This initiative was made possible in partnership with the Cebu City Government—through the office of Hon. Michelle Abella-Cellona and the Cebu City Health Office—along with our program partners, Islands Souvenirs and Cebu Landmasters, and the support of Kevlar Development Corporation, Unilab, and Kasikas, all working together to strengthen community healthcare.

Behind every number is a story.

Through Project WAVE Pillar 1, we reached 2 communities— Barangay Tagbao and Barangay Sudlon 1 —providing essential medical equipment to support their day-to-day healthcare needs.

But beyond the numbers are real people, real challenges, and real trust.

This initiative was brought to life through Project WAVE in close collaboration with the Cebu City Government—through the office of Hon. Michelle Abella-Cellona and the Cebu City Health Office—alongside our program partners, Islands and Cebu Landmasters, Inc. , and with the support of Kevlar Development Corporation, Unilab and Kasikas, all united in strengthening community healthcare.

Our very own Founding Member Carlo Chen-Delantar is the Philippines’ sole representative in the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026—joining a cohort of changemakers across nearly 55 countries, making their mark across diverse industries.

The Young Global Leaders Community brings together exceptional individuals under 40 from around the world, united by a shared commitment to shaping the future through learning, collaboration, and meaningful exchange.