Rural mobility project component for ILO Bondoc LED programme: Community cargo bicycle sharing rental system: Final technical and financial report

The Rural Mobility Project: Community Cargo Bicycle Sharing Rental System is a component of the International Labour Organization’s Bondoc Local Economic Development (LED) Programme which was designed as an applied research and implemented as a community-based social enterprise. It helped expand the livelihood and employment opportunities of Catanuan Labour Parents Association (CLPA) members in Barangay Madulao. The project introduced an innovative non-motorized mode of transport utilizing the concept of cargo bicycle-based mobility solution.Under this project, Twenty (20) cargo bikes with four (4) different designs were introduced and donated: 1) Tribike (with side cab); 2) Tribike (Trailer type); 3) Tribike (with front cargo); and 4) Single bike (with front basket and rear carrier). The Catanauan Laborer Parents’ Association (CLPA) was formed to manage and operate these cargo bikes. It is worth noting that the bikes have generated a good sum of profit and have greatly contributed in addressing the transportation and mobility needs of Barangay Madulao in Catanauan, Quezon Province.The three-month project implementation was able to surface out three pressing concerns of community members such as access to water, mobility of people and goods, and the capacity to build up a strong entrepreneurial mindset. It was found out that the cost of transporting goods, people, and services is high and unaffordable for households that earn its living from subsistence farming and fishing. Hence, the project now offered a mode of transport that is cost-effective, low maintenance, and inclusive, thus making mobility of all, for all, and by all

The Impact of US Sociopolitical Issues on the Prejudicial Treatment of Latino Children and Youth

One in four children in the United States today self-identify as Latino. By 2050, one in three children will self-identify as Latino, representing a substantial portion of our current and future human capital. The process in which Latino children navigate through complex identities and integrate into American culture is often shaped by both subtle and overt messages received from their social environment. In that sense, prejudice, or inflexible and irrational attitudes or opinions toward a group, gives rise to discriminatory practices that can shape the child’s overall well-being. Latino children not only experience prejudice and discrimination on the basis of race and ethnicity but also due to lack of language proficiency, documentation status, parental acculturation, socioeconomic status, and cultural practices. In this chapter, we will focus on (1) providing a brief sociodemographic overview on Latino children while highlighting ethnic group differences, (2) exploring different forms of prejudice against Latino children, (3) identifying the settings in which prejudice often takes place, and (4) understanding the academic, social, emotional, and economical impact of prejudice. Finally, we will highlight how Latino children cope with prejudice and what actions society can take toward reducing prejudice and promoting resilience among Latino children