SDGs Techno

Resiliart Education

Welcome to SDGs Techno-ResiliArt Education - Cecile Guidote-Alvarez

Arts, Youth, Indigenous Peoples & Sustainable Development for Global Peace and Climate Resilience SDGs Techno-ResiliArt Education is a global initiative led by the Earthsavers DREAMS Ensemble, recognized by UNESCO as an Artist for Peace, in collaboration with the Earthsavers DREAMS National I.T.I Center Inc. with partners the UNESCO Associated Schools Network, and international partners across education, culture, science, and diplomacy. Since 2017, we have been working relentlessly to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a unique methodology that integrates art, technology, intergenerational dialogue, and culture-based education. Our mission is to empower vulnerable communities, heal trauma and generate creative industries promote equity of opportunities, peace, and build climate resilience through creative expression and inclusive learning for poverty alleviation- not by force of arms and missiles but by the power of arts and media.

🎯 Our Vision

We believe that art is not only a mirror of society but also force or education as a tool for transformation. By bridging traditional knowledge with modern innovation, we create spaces where youth, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups can learn, express themselves, and contribute meaningfully to building a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. Our work aligns with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly focusing on the clustered actualization of the SDGs: people, planet, peace, prosperity

Our work aligns with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , particularly focusing on:

🎓 Quality Education (SDG 4)
🤝 Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
🌱 Climate Action (SDG 13)
🕊️ Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16)
🌐 Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)

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Key Achievements

From Manila to Baku, and from COP29 to the upcoming COP30 in Belém, Brazil , our journey has been marked by impactful events and global collaborations:

1. Launch of the Global Peace Movement “Not by Force but by Art”

📅 May 2018
📍 Manila, Philippines
👥 Participants: UNESCO, Philippine Senate, Earthsavers DREAMS Ensemble
🎯 ODS : 4, 13, 16, 17

This landmark event launched the global peace movement under UNESCO patronage, emphasizing the use of art as a tool for conflict resolution and climate action. It brought together artists, educators, and policymakers to promote non-violent communication and cultural diplomacy.

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2. EU Platform on Cultural Heritage, Social Innovation & Peace-Making

📅 April 1, 2019
📍 Dublin, Ireland
👥 Participants: EU Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport, Culture and Creativity
🎯 ODS : 4, 11, 16, 17

An international dialogue on the role of culture in sustainable development and social innovation. The event highlighted how traditional knowledge systems and creative industries can contribute to peacebuilding and inclusive growth.

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3. High-Level Meeting on Culture & Sustainable Development at UN Headquarters

📅 May 21, 2019
📍 New York, USA
👥 Participants: President of UNGA María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, UNESCO ADG Ernesto Ottone Ramirez
🎯 ODS : 4, 11, 13, 17

Hosted during the UN High-Level Political Forum, this meeting emphasized the importance of cultural diversity and education in achieving the SDGs. Cecile Guidote-Alvarez participated as a panelist representing the ITI Social Change Network.

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4. SDGs ResiliArt Festival & Forum (Originally Scheduled May 2020)

📅 December 2021 – April 2022
📍 Manila, Visayas, Mindanao, Philippines
👥 Participants: DepEd, NCCA, UNAP, PNU, La Salle University, Misamis Occidental State College
🎯 ODS : 1–17 (all goals)

Due to the pandemic, this major festival was rescheduled and held in multiple formats (in-person, hybrid, online). It included:
- Inclusive workshops with persons with disabilities (PWDs), indigenous communities, and youth
- Murals and visual art exhibitions across Manila
- Performances at Fort Santiago and Manila Hotel
- Webinars, interfaith dialogues, and academic collaborations
  
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5. World Theatre Celebration at Langfang, China and the Langfang Silk Road International Arts Centre, 27th to the 29th of March 2024 (insert link to Langfang event)

📅 August 12, 2024
📍 Senate of the Philippines
👥 Participants: Senators Cynthia Villar, Loren Legarda, Bong Go, Joel Villanueva; UNESCO ADG Firmin Matoko
🎯 ODS : 4, 10, 13, 16, 17

Held at the Senate with over 200 participants, this conference focused on empowering youth and indigenous peoples through trade, education, and environmental stewardship. A key outcome was the proposal to institutionalize an annual SDGs Peace & Climate Techno-ResiliArt Olympics under UNESCO patronage.

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6. Annual Celebration of World Radio Day, 13th of February initiated by Radio Balintataw on DZRH

📅 November 12–23, 2024
📍 Baku, Azerbaijan
👥 Participants: Kenya Special Envoy Ali Mohamed, Brazil Climate Envoy Luiz Alberto Figueiredo Machado, UNESCO representatives
🎯 ODS : 13, 16, 17

Earthsavers DREAMS Ensemble led several side events at COP29, promoting the integration of artistic expressions into national pavilions. Key initiatives included:

Launch of the SDGs Peace & Climate ResiliArt Program
Inclusion of a Danish Climate Justice sculpture at the Philippine Pavilion
Resolution signed with Kenya and Azerbaijan proposing a ResiliArt Olympics at COP30

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7. Triangulated Conference on Youth, Indigenous Peoples & Trade held at the Senate

📅 March 4–5, 2025
📍 University of Makati, Philippines
👥 Participants: UNESCO, UNAP, DepEd, DFA, International Theatre Institute (ITI)
🎯 ODS : 4, 13, 16, 17

This summit marked the formal launch of the proposed SDGs ResiliArt Olympics , to be piloted during COP30 in Belém, Brazil (November 2025) . It featured:

Multidisciplinary performances and digital storytelling
Interactive exhibits on climate science
Calls for global participation in artistic contributions to COP30

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8. Participation in COP29 – Baku, Azerbaijan, 11th to the 22nd of November 2024

📅 Ongoing
📍 Global Participation
👥 Participants: UNESCO, ITI Centers worldwide, Climate Institute, South South Cooperation Council (SSCC)
🎯 ODS : 13, 16, 17

The Earthsavers team is currently coordinating with international partners to ensure that the SDGs ResiliArt Olympics becomes a flagship cultural program at COP30. Plans include:

Invitations to artists and institutions worldwide
Integration of virtual and live performances
Emphasis on youth, indigenous voices, and climate justice

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9. SDGs Peace & Climate Techno-ResiliArt Summit & Festival at the University of Makati (UMAK)

10. Preparations for COP30 – Belem, Brazil (2025)

11. The past initiatives of undertaking and in anticipation building our efforts this year.

12. 2026- Invitation to an Interagency Technical Working Group of Legislative, Executive Departments and Civil Society in coordination with UNESCO and in liaison with UNRC

📅 February 9, 2026
📍 Women's Legislators Lounge, 2nd Floor, South Wing Annex, House of Representatives, Philippines
👥 Participants: House of Representatives, UNESCO, UNRC, International Theatre Institute (ITI), SSCC, National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), and Earthsavers Dreams Ensemble
🎯 SDGs: 4, 10, 16, 17

This technical working group brings together legislative and executive departments alongside civil society to coordinate the successful hosting of the International Dance Celebration. Key highlights of this session include:

Strategic Planning: Interagency coordination for the event scheduled for April 26–30, 2026, under the auspices of the ITI and UNESCO patronage.
Multisectoral Collaboration: Active participation from various House committees, including those focused on Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change, and Inter-Parliamentary Relations.
Sustainable Development Focus: Integration of volunteer efforts for the SDGs in observance of the Philippine ASEAN Chairmanship 2026.
International Partnerships: Collaborative efforts involving the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) Mr. Arnaud Peral and the ITI Paris-Shanghai Secretariat.

📄 Download Letter Invite with Program flow: for Interagency Meeting on February 9 2026 at House of Representatives hosted by Deputy Speaker Raymond Mendoza with Congresspersons: Congresswoman Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay, Chair of Senior Citizens Committee, Congresswoman Aniela Tolentino, Chair of Climate Change Committee and Congressman Manuel Alba, Chair of SDGs Committee.

📄 Download Poster: sent to respective Secretaries of Executive Departments signed by Deputy Speaker Raymond Mendoza

In 2026, Cecilia "Cecile" Guidote-Alvarez remains a central figure in the Philippine cultural landscape, continuing her lifelong mission of "cultural caregiving." At 82, she is actively leading international and local initiatives that merge the arts with climate action and social justice in spite being legally blind.

Key Activities within 2026

Earthsavers SDG/Indigenous Event: As the Director of Earthsavers, she is spearheading a major event hosting the in the Philippines supported by the House of Representatives scheduled for the last week of April 2026 at the Metropolitan Theatre. This event focuses on ancestral wisdom of environmental protection.
Global Dance Day Celebration of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) will be hosted on April 2026. This will provide a "global cultural panorama" initiative aligned promoting peace, climate justice, healthcare and poverty reduction with the support of Congress and the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC)
ASEAN Chairmanship 2026: She is coordinating cultural inputs to be documented and presented at the ASEAN Pavilion, as the Philippines hosts the ASEAN chair this year.
COP31 Advocacy: She is mobilizing a "creative rainbow army" of artists and scientists to showcase virtual SDGs "Cultural Olympics" to be presented during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, in November 2026.
Media and Broadcasting: She continues to host her long-running, award-winning radio program, Balintataw, on DZRH initially on television and comics. Recently, in January 2026, she used the program to celebrate UN International Education Day, interviewing international leaders on the role of youth and AI in education.
Twinning of Manila and Cartagena will be realized at this event by the cities of Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso Moreno and Cartagena Mayor Dumek Turbay.

Director, Earthsavers DREAMS EnsembleUNESCO Artist for Peace Founder, Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) President, International Theatre Institute-Social Change Network. Magsaysay Laureate 1972 and Global Artist Awardee 2022, NYC LaMaMa

Current Leadership Positions

Director, Earthsavers Dreams National I.T.I Center- UNESCO Artist for Peace
President Emeritus/ Founder, Philippine Center of the International Theatre Institute (ITI)
Philippine Educational Theater Association Founder (PETA), 1967
President, ITI Social Change Network.
LaMaMa Global Artist Awardee, New York City, USA
TOWNS -Outstanding Women of the Nation

Legacy and Recognition

Guidote-Alvarez is widely celebrated as the "Mother of Philippine Theater" for founding the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) in 1967. Even in 2026, she remains a visible advocate, recently meeting with high-ranking officials like the Mayor of Manila, the Secretary of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) and congressional leaders to push for the integration of culture-based SDGs lifelong learning methodology into national policy as part of the global movement; not by force of arms but by the power of arts under UNESCO patronage.

"Theatre is a memory bank of our history... an armor against social ills; an anchor to appreciate our habitat, wealth of indigenous heritage, mother tongue, and traditions." — Cecile Guidote-Alvarez

In 2026, the Philippines is the global stage for International Dance Day (celebrated annually on April 29), as the country leverages its ASEAN Chairmanship to host a month-long cultural showcase.
The Earthsavers Program is the primary architect behind this "Global Cultural Panorama." Here are the specific details of the 2026 events:

During the late 1960s, Cecile Alvarez and Robert Arevalo staged the two-person play "A Wedding Dance" in alternative performance spaces. This production was an adaptation by Alberto Florentino based on Amador Daguio's short story regarding an Igorot folktale. Following this collaboration, the duo went on to co-host the iconic television program "Balintataw TV" on Channel 5. (Photo from Cecile Alvarez).

1. The Theme: "SDGs Dance for All" & The ASEAN Connection

The 2026 celebration is tied directly to the Philippines' role as the ASEAN Chair. Guidote-Alvarez has framed the event as a "creative army" action, using dance in Manila to bridge the 10 other ASEAN nations with the Philippines for a Regional Cultural Solidarity. The central theme, "Dance for All," emphasizes inclusivity—specifically focusing on how movement can address social issues like climate change and poverty.

2. Event Schedule & Key Highlights (April 2026)

The festivities are structured as a series of "Galas" comprising the International Dance Festival:

ASEAN SDGs Cultural Perspective
Folk and Traditional Dance Gala: Highlighting indigenous heritage with groups comprising different genres
Street Dance Gala: Featuring youth-centric groups that showcase modern Filipino urban culture.
Ballet Gala (April 26): A rare unification of the professional ballet companies
Contemporary & Para Dance Gala: Para Dance, which features dancers with disabilities with youth in difficult circumstances to demonstrate the "indomitable strength of the human spirit."

International Dance Day Main Event: The global broadcast of the International Dance Day Message, VIPs, the presence of Organizers, Sponsors, Global Panorama of Performances from all continents at a major Manila landmark at the Metropolitan Theatre

3. Key Venues and "Site-Specific" Works

Filipino selected delegates will provide Regional Outreach: In line with Guidote-Alvarez's "cultural caregiving" philosophy, performances are not limited to theaters. The Fifth Wall Fest will present site-specific works in public spaces to make dance accessible to "the common man."
Virtual "Cultural Olympics": For those unable to attend in person, Guidote-Alvarez is coordinating a virtual platform to document and share these performances globally, linking them to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the UN Climate Conference launched at the COP 31 in Turkey.

4. Advocacy: The "HMO Fund" for Dancers

Beyond the performances, Guidote-Alvarez is using the 2026 spotlight to push for the Artists Welfare Project. A portion of the proceeds from the opening gala is dedicated to a healthcare (HMO) fund for aging and injured dancers, reflecting her lifelong commitment to the dignity of the artist. She is proposing the adoption of UNESCO platform advancing the welfare of artists that can readily serve as a magna carta for those engaged in the cultural scene using culture as a functional tool for arts heritage.

As part of the Philippines' theme, "Navigating Our Future, Together," the roadmap centers on three major pillars:

The "Creative Rainbow Army" highlighting the ASEAN Regional Perspective

Guidote-Alvarez is coordinating a massive collaborative effort to be documented and showcased at the Philippine Pavilion in 2026 and other partner countries.

The Goal: To gather cultural inputs from all 10 member states—ranging from "ancestral roots to contemporary expressions."
The Output: A "technically resilient manifestation" of ASEAN identity. This isn’t just for local consumption; it is designed to be presented as part of a Virtual SDGs Cultural Olympics during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in November 2026.

Integration of Culture and Technology (AI Advocacy)

Unlike traditionalists, Guidote-Alvarez is championing the ethical use of AI in the arts. Her roadmap includes:

Techno-ResiliArt: Synergizing art with technology to communicate complex scientific data about climate change and health (popularizing "science through relevant cultural symbols").
Digital Connectivity: Using digital platforms to bridge the gap for marginalized artists—such as indigenous groups, refugees of armed conflict, and persons with disabilities—allowing them to participate in the ASEAN cultural economy.

Cultural Caregiving for Regional Resilience

Her roadmap positions the arts as a "frontline service" for the socio-cultural pillar and the fulfillment of the UN 2030 SDGs Agenda and the Paris Climate Accord to leave a safer, healthier more peaceful and sustainable Pact of the Future:

Disaster Resilience & Healing: Expanding the "Bohol Experience" (using theater for trauma healing after natural disasters) into a regional framework for ASEAN nations prone to climate catastrophes.
Interfaith & Intercultural Dialogue: Proposing a "Manila Platform of Action" to use inclusive interfaith values with indigenous heritage to mitigate regional tensions and promote peace, specifically aiming to "stop violence against Mankind and Mother Earth."

"Handicapable" Diplomacy

A signature of her 2026 agenda is the inclusion of the Earthsavers DREAMS Ensemble. By featuring "handicapable" and indigenous artists, youth in difficult circumstances in high-level forcing a policy shift toward People Empowerment—ensuring that ASEAN’s "silver economy" (elderly) and PWD and IP sectors are not just beneficiaries but active cultural contributors.

Key Highlights for 2026

The "Techno-ResiliArt" Summit:Earthsavers/ITI recently hosted a gathering at the University of Makati delivered a theatrical performance specifically designed to communicate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through dance and music by invitation of the Department of Education (DepEd)

ASEAN Pavilion:Throughout the year, all cultural inputs from arts groups will be documented and edited for a permanent digital exhibit at the Pavilion and other partner countries. This serves as a "memory bank" of the Philippines' chair.