Shell Encourages Disaster Preparedness Among Young Filipinos Through Innovative Board Game
Shell aims to make disaster preparedness education more accessible, inclusive, and engaging through an informative and entertaining board game.
With a longstanding commitment to community development and safety, Pilipinas Shell is empowering young Filipinos with disaster preparedness through an innovative board game called Master of Disaster.
Developed by Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST), Master of Disaster emphasizes the value of bayanihan, which is the Filipino spirit of communal unity and cooperation, by working together to support one another during simulated scenarios.
Through this board game, Shell aims to empower communities through innovative partnerships that build resilience and preparedness for a safer future. It is likewise a manifestation of the company’s strong belief that investing in the education of young Filipinos is crucial for building a more resilient and disaster-prepared nation.
“By empowering children with the knowledge and skills to navigate challenging situations, we can foster resilience within communities and better protect them during times of calamities.” said Serge Bernal, Shell Pilipinas Vice President for Corporate Relations.
Encouraging Teamwork Through Play
Catering to players aged seven years old and above, Master of Disaster aims to teach disaster preparedness and how to properly and actively respond to common natural disasters in the country.
The board game also aims to encourage teamwork among players while emphasizing the values of responsibility and helping others.
Similar to many board games, Master of Disaster includes a playing board, playing dice and pieces, heart and hero tokens, playing cards, and a game manual containing instructions on how to play the game.
Expansion to Cagayan de Oro City
The first phase of the project proved highly successful, reaching over 81,000 students and more than 300 teachers, particularly in Batangas City. Now entering its second year, the initiative will expand to 20 schools in Cagayan de Oro City.
Master of Disaster garnered positive feedback from both students and educators who have been able to play the game.
One student from One Libjo Elementary School in Batangas said that playing the game “improves our social skills and teaches us to work together and escape disasters.” A teacher from Tabangao Elementary School, on the other hand, remarked that the board game “motivated the students to learn about disasters.”
