Ateneo, OSCI onsite engagements slowly return

After nearly 3 years since the pandemic started, on-site (both on-campus and off-campus) engagements are slowly returning as the Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI), the conscientization arm of the Ateneo de Manila University, continues to make preparations for the second semester.

Under the 3 formation programs of OSCI, Binhi (1st year in partnership with SocSc11), Punla (2nd year in partnership with Theo12), and Bigkis (3rd year in partnership with SocSc13 and the home departments of the students), many area partners and sectors of OSCI and the University will be meeting students in person this semester.

Some of these areas include: 

ATRIEV Adaptive Technology for the Rehabilitation, Integration and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired, Puso ng Ama Foundation, Inc., Marikina Science High School, Diocese of Novaliches, Gawang Kamay, UNBOUND, Cardona Rizal, Samahang Tanglaw ng Malanday Tutorial Outreach for Primary Studies, INC (STMTOPSI), Kasagana-Ka Mutual Benefit Association, Inc., Marikina Mayor's Office, Marikina Youth Home, Navotas National High School, Teach for the Philippines, Solidarity with Orphans & Widows (SOW), Tanglaw Pag-asa Youth Rehabilitation Center, Greenpeace PIMAHT - Philippine Interfaith Movement Against Human Trafficking, Babaylanes Inc., Gawad Kalinga Cox, Open Table MCC, STMTOPSI (Samahang Tanglaw ng Malanday Tutorial Outreach for Primary Studies Inc.), Center for Migrant Advocacy, Gawad Kalinga Munting Pamayanan (PWD village), Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD), Marikina Public Market (MPM), UP Katipunan Kmart Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (UPKKJODA), Sta Cruz Parish, St. Hannibal Empowerment Center (SHEC), SENTRO ng Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa, Pathways Foundation for Media Alternatives, Gawad Kalinga Molave, Buklod Tao WAGI (Women and Gender Institute) JJWC (Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council), Aguinaldo Learning Hub, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc. (TWHI), City Environment Management Office (CEMO), BUKLOD TAO (SAN MATEO), Central Government of Markina, Brgy. Tumana, Marikina Science High School, and Brgy. Nangka.

Formation at the heart of Ateneo education

The slow transition from online kwentuhan and engagements towards face-to-face meetings is a deliberate effort from OSCI. Online formation activities, calls for donations, and service-learning initiatives will continue as the University navigates face-to-face class once again.