P
U L Linspired by a sincere commitment to youth development
P r
o j e c t P
U L L
a learning organization with the Pilipino American community
"I hold no grudge to any nationality
or race because I respect the differences between people through their cultures,
and I think all efforts, energies, and money should be concentrated to serving the
people instead of making profits..."
-- Philip Vera Cruz (1992)
The Project PULL Vision
Diverse communities of people, inspired by a sincere commitment to youth development, celebrating the richness of the Pilipino American experience and transforming institutions as the practice of their individual freedoms and shared humanity.
Project PULL continuously strives to be an effective catalyst for informed action, a valuable partner for individuals, educators, and community organizations, a compassionate forum for intergenerational dialogue and the sharing of ideas, and a credible vehicle for the investment of resources toward educational programs which benefit Pilipino American youth.
Mission
To build a community of learners and leaders through engaging in the innovative and effective application of community-based, academic, media, professional, spiritual, and technological resources toward projects which enrich the lives of Pilipino American young people and the communities in which they live, learn, and lead.
Objectives or "The 4 Pillars"
Project PULL strives to be a contributing and valued member
of the community through the achievement of its primary objectives, also known as
"pillars."
 | TO INFORM ... the community of efforts which enrich the lives
of young people. Furthermore, Project PULL endeavors to be a resource and broker of
information which will enhance the informed action of its allies, partners, and other
advocates in youth development, organizing, or service. |
| TO INITIATE ... both original and supportive efforts in youth
development, organizing, or service. |
| TO INVOLVE ... various members of the community at large in
its efforts. Project PULL seeks diverse and inclusive involvement in collaborative
projects. |
| TO INVEST ... time and resources in projects which will
realize valuable and sustainable contributions in the long term so as to merit the worthy
investment of private and public community resources. |
Guiding Principles
Project PULL seeks to invest time and effort in
projects which abide by the principles of PULL and PAVE -- projects which seek to build
communities of learners and leaders as well as projects which promote mindful efforts to
catalyze systemic change.
PULL -- People United through Learning and
Leadership
PAVE -- Positive Action toward Visibility and Empowerment
Projects
| The BARANGAY (Bay
Area Resource and Networking Guide for Active Youth) Online Sourcebook The BARANGAY is an online sourcebook for Pilipino American youth and those who live, learn, and work with them. This site features a directory of organizations, learning and leadership opportunities, and other information for, about, and by Pilipino American youth. As the first World Wide Web site dedicated to Pilipino American youth, The BARANGAY is the most comprehensive resource for networking with and among Pilipino American young people. |
| Project PULL Academy
Leadership Challenge and College Preview The Academy is an intensive summer leadership challenge and college preview for Pilipino American high school students. During this one-week program at Stanford University, students will work together in teams to share ideas and solutions for issues affecting Pilipino American youth and communities. Each team will be facilitated by a Leadership Coach who will work with individual team members to develop their own personal leadership and critical thinking skills. |
2124 Rock Street, Suite 23
Mountain View CA 94043-2623
phone/fax (650) 962-8775
URL http://www.projectpull.org
email projectpull@projectpull.org
created november 19, 1995 by julius paras