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Joshua T. Formentera - For the last 12 years I have established and run a successful Non-Government Organization (NGO) in the Philippines dealing with health and development issues. As a front line activist I have experienced the challenges of working with the community as well as government structures in order to foster sustainable development. During this practical work experience I have been able to demonstrate strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate employees and volunteers. The driving force behind my efforts has been to ensure adequate health care and development opportunities for vulnerable persons. The efforts have helped empower the community and increased their involvement in addressing national responses concerning health development issues. I have been able to present the results as best practices in a number of UN and other international conferences. In 2003 I founded a private elementary school in the Philippines which provides high level education for children from middle-class background. The school follows the official curriculum provided by the Philippine Department of education.

Hence, I have enjoyed working within the fields of social activism, community organizing, and advocating for the highest standard in school education for young people.