Creating a cleaner and healthier community begins with simple yet meaningful actions. In support of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, the BS Nursing 3-D students of North Valley College Foundation, Inc. (NVCFI), conducted their Community Health Nursing Exposure at Purok Tagumpay, Barangay Perez, Kidapawan City, on July 27โ29 and August 3โ5, 2026. As part of their community initiative, the students formally turned over a metal waste bin to promote proper waste disposal, strengthen environmental sanitation, and encourage responsible waste management practices. This simple yet practical contribution aimed to help maintain a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment while emphasizing the importance of community participation in building sustainable living spaces.
The culmination program, guided by the theme โFiesta Para sa Kalusugan, Kultura Para sa Kinabukasan,โ celebrated the accomplishments, teamwork, and active involvement of the BS Nursing students. More than a presentation of completed activities, the event highlighted the value of collaboration among nursing students, healthcare providers, community leaders, and residents in addressing local health and environmental concerns. The active participation of community members throughout the community exposure demonstrated how unity and shared responsibility can lead to meaningful improvements in community health and well-being.
Through this experience, the nursing students gained valuable insights into the broader responsibilities of community health nursing, particularly in promoting environmental protection, community empowerment, and sustainable development. The turnover of the metal waste bin served as a lasting reminder that even modest community projects can create positive changes when supported by cooperation and collective action. This initiative reflects NVCFIโs commitment to SDG 11 by fostering environmental awareness, encouraging proper waste management, and empowering communities to work together toward cleaner, safer, and more sustainable places to live
