Written by Denmark Rey Velasco, Celina Lorrine Granita, and Alexandra Tolyaden
Baguio City — December 5, 2025 “Prepared to Save Life, Prepared to Give Back” was successfully carried out by the University of Baguio’s School of Criminal Justice and Public Safety (UB-SCJPS) in association with the School of Nursing and Class Salaknib-Diwa. In line with SDGs 3, 4, and 11, the full-day outreach program sought to advance health awareness, disaster preparedness, child welfare, and community resilience through practical training, educational engagement, and meaningful social support.
By teaching learners and stakeholders the fundamentals of Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Project Safeguard aims to improve community readiness and health consciousness. Through the Adopt-a-Child Program and Year-End Party, which offered educational assistance, necessities, and psychosocial enrichment, the program also promoted holistic child development and social inclusion. Additionally, by encouraging cooperation between university units, students, alumni, ROTC, and community partners in promoting sustainable development and civic engagement in line with SDGs 3, 4, 10, and 17, the activity strengthened institutional and community partnerships.
The University of Baguio School of Nursing, Class Salaknib-Diwa, UB-SCJPS alumni, and the University of Baguio ROTC Unit worked together to organize the event, which was led by UB-SCJPS. Strong multi-sectoral cooperation under SDG 17 was demonstrated by the outreach’s 184 participants, which included 23 faculty members, 47 student interns, 6 resource speakers, 96 Grade 5 students, and 12 school faculty and staff.
The SCJPS ECOS Coordinator, Ms. Cora M. Dogui-is, oversaw the project, which had strong institutional backing from partner organizations and the university administration. The seamless execution of training sessions, gift distribution, and program activities was made possible by the combined efforts of faculty, students, alumni, and ROTC cadets, further supporting SDG 17.
The Basic First Aid and CPR Training, which gave students and stakeholders useful life-saving skills through lectures, demonstrations, and practical simulations, was a major highlight of Project Safeguard. More than 90% of participants were able to perform CPR and first aid correctly, demonstrating successful learning and skill acquisition and bolstering SDGs 3 and 4.
The Adopt-a-Child Program and Year-End Party, which gave chosen students personalized gifts, hygiene kits, and necessary school supplies, was another important element. In line with SDGs 4 and 10, interactive games, storytelling, and group activities fostered a happy and welcoming atmosphere that supported children’s emotional health, sense of social belonging, and constructive educational experiences. The UB ROTC Unit’s donation of emergency Go Bags served as additional evidence of the significance of community resilience and disaster preparedness. In support of SDG 11, these Go Bags included necessary emergency supplies that enhanced the safety and readiness instruction given throughout the program.
Overall, Project Safeguard had both short-term and long-term effects, advancing SDGs 3, 4, 10, 11, and 17 by providing children and community members with life-saving skills, empowering vulnerable students, bolstering institutional partnerships, and cultivating a culture of readiness, compassion, and service.
The University of Baguio’s dedication to service-learning, social responsibility, and sustainable community development is demonstrated by Project Safeguard. The project showed how deliberate cooperation can produce a significant and long-lasting impact in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals by combining health education, child welfare, disaster preparedness, and community partnership.
