Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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The University strives to make positive contributions to society, and to achieve this, it engages with various stakeholders across different sectors. Within the University, all students are given proper representation through student councils, while employees are represented by the employee's union, faculty, and staff organizations.

The Ateneo Center for Education Development, Gawad Kalinga, and the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability are a part of the university's Social Development Cluster, which works directly with regional stakeholders on social development initiatives. This strategy makes sure the university stays actively involved with the larger community and aids in the advancement of constructive social change.

Guided Community Engagement: OSCI's Role in Social Formation and Co-Curricular Programs at Ateneo

The Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI) at Ateneo de Manila University is responsible for the social formation of undergraduate students. OSCI promotes meaningful connections between students and members of underrepresented communities as well as those tackling social problems like poverty. In order to improve students' social awareness and involvement, OSCI offers opportunities for them to participate in these experiences as part of the Integrated Ateneo Formation (InAF) Program. These activities are an important component of the undergraduate co-curricular program for the students, and they follow rules to guarantee responsible and meaningful interactions.

In the 2024–2025 academic year, the majority of the three main OSCI programs—NSTP11–Punla, NSTP12–Bigkis, and Binhi—will be conducted off campus. As per safety procedures, most operations are overseen by deputized Ateneo personnel or OSCI Formators. In the event that a student is unable to attend off-campus events, there are alternatives that are available either on campus or online. These exchanges ensure that student involvement in communities is consistent with the university's General Guidelines on the Conduct of Off-Campus Activities. In this methodical approach, the safety and quality of the students' experiences are prioritized.

OSCI Policies

News and Features

Forum on “Trade Wars and the Evolving Post-Globalization International Trading Order” highlights urgent policy shifts and regional opportunities

In a forum held on 27 May 2025 at the Ateneo School of Law’s Justitia Hall, a cross-section of experts from government, business, and academia...

AIS launches Coalescence, its SY24-25 Year-end Magazine

Last 21 May 2025, the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability (AIS) launched Coalescence, the AIS Year-end Magazine. For its maiden issue, the theme of Coalescence this...

Raising Hope for Our Common Home: AIS honors and celebrates Laudato Si’ Week 2025

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical Laudato Si’ , the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability (AIS) launched the Laudato Si’ Week...

Trade Wars and the Evolving Post-Globalization International Trading Order

Join us for a timely and insightful forum on the global economic landscape, organized by the Ateneo Law School, Ateneo Graduate School of Business, and...

AIS Launches "Humans for Laudato Si'" Series

Through the decade-long celebration of Laudato Si', Ateneo Institute of Sustainability (AIS) remains steadfast in its commitment by providing a series of activities dedicated to...

CALL FOR PAPERS: 7th Katipunan Conference

The 7th Katipunan Conference, happening from 15 to 16 October 2025 at the University of the Philippines Diliman, continues its tradition of bringing together expert...


Events

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Amb Rodolfo C Severino Memorial Lecture: 2025 Philippine Elections: Global Developments and Their Impact on the Philippines

Thu, 03 Apr 2025

Ben Chan Art Suite, Areté Ateneo

2025 Philippine Elections: Global Developments and Their Impact on the...

Other Event

Film Screening of "Ang mga Alingawngaw sa Panahon ng Pagpapasya"

Fri, 28 Mar 2025

SOCSCI 280

Kaugnay ng nalalapit na Halalan 2025, inihahandog ng Baybayin Ateneo...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Makilahok: Shaping the Future of Democratic Governance

Thu, 27 Mar 2025

Pacifico Ortiz Hall Room 101, Ateneo School of Government, Ateneo de Manila University

Thinking about how to put democracy into action? Join us...

Other Event

SIGLA Youth Summit 2025

Sat, 22 Mar 2025

5th Floor, New Rizal Library

𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗸, 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗱, 𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗹𝗮! Kasabay ng ika-11 anibersaryo ng...