Republic of the Philippines

San Antonio Elementary School

Schools Division of Paranaque City

What is Gender and Development?

          Philippine Commission on Women defined Gender and Development (GAD) as the development perspective process that is participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination and actualization of human potentials.

          The Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act No. 9710) defines Gender and Development Program (GAD) as the development perspective and process that is participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination and actualization of human potentials.  It seeks to achieve gender equality as a fundamental value that should be reflected in development choices and contends that women are active agents of development, not just passive recipients of development.

GAD focusses on Gender Mainstreaming:

• Making women’s as well as men’s concerns and experiences an integral dimension of the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies, programs and projects in all social, political, civil, and economic spheres so that women and men benefit equally.

• Assessing the implications for women and men of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programs in all areas.

Vision:

          San Antonio Elementary School envisions a gender-equal society where both men and women are empowered with equal access to opportunities and services under a fully gender-responsive local governance.

Mission:

          San Antonio Elementary School initiate to adopt sustainable and efficient programs, projects and services to effectively promote gender equality and women empowerment.

Objectives:

1. To increase awareness on gender issues and concerns, GAD programs, activities, and projects, planning and budgeting through orientation, trainings, seminars and workshop.
2. To strengthen and implement the Magna Carta of Women.
3. To promote gender equality and protect women’s human rights.
4. To inspire and empower women to be agents of change promoting gender equality and empowerment of all women.

                                                                                                                             Prepared by:                                                                                                                                                   GLENDALYN P. JACALNE                                                                                                                                      GAD SCHOOL COORDINATOR