NDMC College of Nursing Community Advances Health Initiative through “Adopt-a-Comfort Room” Project
ALAMADA, COTABATO — The Notre Dame of Midsayap College – College of Nursing (NDMC-CN), in coordination with the Community Extension Services (CES), extended vital support to Barangay Macabasa, Alamada through the turnover of construction materials for community comfort rooms on September 3, 2025, at around 11:00 a.m. The activity forms part of the College of Nursing’s “Adopt-a-Comfort Room” Project, an initiative designed to promote sanitation, dignity, and overall community well-being.
The project responds directly to persistent sanitation challenges in rural communities, where limited access to proper toilet facilities poses risks to public health, environmental safety, and human dignity. By supporting the construction of functional comfort rooms, the College of Nursing reinforces its commitment to preventive healthcare, environmental responsibility, and inclusive development—principles that align with both Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks and global sustainability standards.
The outreach visit was led by NDMC-CN Clinical Instructors Mrs. Jalil Antecristoto, RN, MAN, and Mrs. Jourjin Samson, RN, together with officers of the College of Nursing CES Student Organization, including President Ms. Led and Secretary Ms. Angelica Cabayan. Their participation highlights the integration of service-learning, where nursing education is strengthened through direct community engagement and ethical social responsibility.
Local officials warmly welcomed the NDMC delegation, led by Barangay Captain Pepito Calapate Jr., alongside Kagawad Edwin Baguion, Kagawad Alfredo Magbanua Jr., and Barangay Secretary Mrs. Joylyn Cabaya. Barangay leaders expressed their appreciation for the partnership, noting that the initiative addresses a critical need while strengthening collaboration between academic institutions and local governance units.
The “Adopt-a-Comfort Room” Project supports key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) through improved sanitation and disease prevention, SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) by promoting safe and hygienic facilities, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through active cooperation between the academe and the local government. From an ESG perspective, the initiative underscores NDMC’s social commitment to community health, its environmental concern for proper waste management, and its governance values anchored in accountability and ethical service.
Through initiatives such as this, the NDMC College of Nursing continues to demonstrate how health education, community extension, and sustainability principles can work hand in hand. The project reflects the College’s belief that meaningful health outcomes are achieved not only in hospitals and classrooms, but also through sustained partnerships that uplift communities and protect human dignity.