CODE-NGO invites young group performers to join its very first CODE-NGO's "D’ BEST KA!" Celebration of Talents 2011.  This is a contest of talents which aims to acknowledge the value of the arts in national development advocacy, cultivate the synergy between creativity and social awareness, and promote active citizenship and participation, particularly among the youth, as interpreted through the performing arts such as music, dance and/or drama.

PhP40,000 worth of cash prizes to be given away!    Invite your friends to join! Share copies of the poster below: Download copy of D'BEST KA! Celebration of Talents 2011 Poster_BIG.JPG Download copy of D'BEST KA! Celebration of Talents 2011 Poster_SMALL.JPG

Theme 

The theme of the contest is "Kahirapan at Katiwalian, Sama Sama Nating Labanan!”.  The contestants' performances - which could be in the form of music, dance and/or drama or other performing arts - should capture in artistic ways the Filipino's voluntary spirit and social awareness and involvement.  The performances are expected to creatively send the message of the value of volunteerism among ordinary citizens or organized groups to help fight corruption and poverty in our communities and our country.   

Who are eligible to join?

This talent competition is open to youth group performers with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 members.  The age of the members must range from 12 to 30 years old.  

Interested youth performing arts groups are requested to submit an Application Form to participate.  Send your accomplished form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it on or before 5PM of October 15, 2011. 

The contest is part of the Social Development Celebration (SDC), an annual event organized by the Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO), in partnership with the Peace and Equity Foundation and the Association of Foundations, to promote to a wider public the role of citizens and civil society organizations (CSOs) in national development.  Through the SDC's series of events, CODE-NGO members and the general public are provided a venue to appreciate the various facets of the work of CSOs and volunteers as advocates, development program/project implementors and social entrepreneurs. 

For complete details, download the  Contest Guidelines and Application Forms below or contact Mhafe del Mundo at mobile no. 0928-9088-493 or tel. no. 02-9202595 local 103.  

Also visit our official contest facebook page  for regular updates.