๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ earned top recognition as the Most Outstanding City-Wide Project for Social Involvement during the Oro Youth AwardsโKASADYA Culminating Program held at the City Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City.
The recognition highlights the initiativeโs city-wide impact in promoting queer joy, inclusive education, and community solidarity. More than a Pride Month celebration, ๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ created safe spaces, amplified voices, and fostered unity among LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies.
The project was made possible through the collaboration of City College of Cagayan de Oro, Andam Higala Inc., the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Gusa, and HF Management Consultancy, alongside 15 partner organizations, 12 sponsors, and 7 media allies.
Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this initiative contributes to:
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals This award positions ๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ as a youth-led movement that champions dignity, visibility, and inclusivityโsetting a benchmark for future social involvement initiatives in Cagayan de Oro.