SM Cares, SMDC Light Mall, ‘Superbook’ for disaster resilience
AS a company that strives for advocacies that benefit different sectors of society, SM Cares is committed to implementing programs on disaster preparedness and resilience that are inclusive, creating relevant initiatives not just for women, senior citizens and persons with disabilities, but also for children and youth.
In line with its Children’s Month celebrations this November, SM Cares recently partnered with SMDC Light Mall and the Emmy-nominated animated children’s show “Superbook” for “Gizmo on the Go,” a speciallydesigned program to teach kids the importance of disaster preparedness in a fun way.
Held on November 17 at the SMDC Light Mall Cinema, “Gizmo on the Go” educated children on common disasters in the Philippines such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and floods, and gave them tips on what to do in times of calamity. More than 150 participants were composed of kids from the Alay Pagasa Foundation, Ilaya Barangka Integrated School and SMDC Residences. Teachers and guardians also joined the event.
Apart from science-based lessons and survival tips, the program also featured a special viewing of the “Superbook” episode on Noah’s Ark to promote personal resilience among young viewers. “Our programs always incorporate values formation for the youth. During emergencies, adults may be focused on recovery efforts, but we also need to be mindful of the mental, emotional, and psychosocial impact of disasters on our children,” shares Superbook Project head Icko Gonzales.