In partnership with The Global Citizen Education Group, the Harvard Undergraduate Global Education Movement (HUGEM) is pleased to bring the HUGEM Workshop on Innovation and Leadership (HWIL) to the Philippines under the overarching theme Future-Ready Cities. This two-day workshop aims to engage outstanding students from across the Philippines in understanding how modern cities can evolve into inclusive, people-centered environments that support growth, resilience, and collective well-being. Through interactive lectures, group challenges, and hands-on activities, participants will explore the importance of social inclusion, accessible urban systems, and the role of human development in shaping the cities of tomorrow.

Throughout the program, students will be equipped with practical leadership and innovation skills they can apply in their schools and communities. They will analyze real-world urban challenges, collaborate in diverse teams, and develop solutions that address issues such as inequality, mobility, education, and climate resilience. By combining critical thinking, effective communication, and design-driven problem solving, HWIL Philippines II empowers young leaders to envision meaningful change and contribute to building future-ready cities where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Conference Themes

Our immersive seminars and interactive discussions for HWIL Philippines II will center on the overarching theme Future-Ready Cities, with a particular focus on Social Inclusion and Human Development within the Philippine context. Guided by key Sustainable Development Goals, this workshop explores how rapidly growing cities can become more resilient, equitable, and people-centered.

As Philippine communities navigate recurring challenges such as worsening traffic congestion, vulnerability to floods, unequal access to services, and the widening social gap across urban and rural areas, this workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to envision a more inclusive future.

Venue

Pampanga: Westfields International School

Davao: Stockbridge American International School, Davao City, Davao del Sur

Manila:  Fifth on 5th, Philippine Stock Exchange Tower, Bonifacio Global City

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