About | SIGLAT - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub

Baguio City 2043 Vision

Livable, Inclusive, and Creative City

About SIGLAT

The SIGLAT - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub is a safe and inclusive space to improve young people’s safety and well-being in urban environments and involve young people in ideating and implementing innovative solutions for tackling safety challenges. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Safe and Sound Cities (S²Cities) program, led by the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB) in partnership with ICLEI. It is hosted by the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation and receives support from the Fondation Botnar.

The SIGLAT Youth Innovation Hub logo represents innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Its central design resembles a house, symbolizing a safe and nurturing space where ideas and communities can grow, while the gradient of orange, red, yellow, and deep blue conveys energy, creativity, and transformation. The stylized “SIGLAT” lettering, with its bold lines and structure, reflects connectivity, progress, and forward movement. On the side, the acronym is defined as Synergize Innovation and Gravitate Leadership towards Adaptive Technologies, which emphasizes the hub’s core values of collaboration, creativity, leadership, and technology. The logo also highlights SIGLAT’s alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)—underscoring its commitment to building sustainable, innovative, and community-centered development. Overall, the logo communicates that SIGLAT is not just a hub, but a movement that empowers young innovators to co-create solutions that strengthen industries, improve cities, and build meaningful partnerships for the future.

THEORY OF CHANGE

SUSTAINABILITY ACTION

OUR STRATEGIES

Youth Engagement, and Building System Understanding

Youth engagement is critical for social progress. It empowers young people to voice concerns, participate in community development, and advocate for change. Their unique insights drive innovation and bring fresh perspectives to social, economic, and political issues, ensuring a more inclusive, dynamic, and sustainable future.

Innovation and
Youth-driven Action

Innovation fuels youth-driven activities by inspiring creativity and problem-solving. It encourages young individuals to explore new ideas, technologies, and approaches. This process not only empowers them to address contemporary challenges more effectively but also prepares them to navigate a rapidly evolving world, fostering personal growth and contributing to societal advancement.

Capacity Building and
Bridge Building

Capacity building is crucial for organizations and individuals as it enhances skills, knowledge, and resources. It fosters adaptability, innovation, and resilience, enabling better response to challenges and opportunities. Ultimately, it empowers individuals and institutions to achieve their goals, drive growth, and contribute to sustainable development in an ever-changing world.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Sustainability

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Sustainability (MELS) are essential for effective initiatives. MELS ensures accountability, tracks progress, and identifies areas for improvement. It promotes adaptive strategies through continuous learning and, ultimately, leads to sustainable outcomes, safeguarding the long-term impact and success of programs and projects.