Promoting SDGs 10 and 16: Building a Child Rights-Respecting Community Through the Colega Teaching Manual in Cagayan de Oro City

Human rights education is vital in promoting peace, justice, and equality. This study assessed the impact of the Colega Teaching Manual on child rights education, emphasizing its alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 10 and 16. A sequential mixed-methods approach was used, integrating quantitative and qualitative data to comprehensively understand the manual’s impact. A total of 273 implementers purposively participated in this study. Descriptive statistics were employed to identify patterns and trends related to the manual’s impact on child rights education and community development. Thematic analysis was conducted to capture participants’ experiences in implementing the manual, with insights from interviews with 15 participants highlighting themes such as professional development, dissemination, resource support, monitoring, community involvement, and addressing challenges. Triangulating survey results integrated the findings with thematic insights, which revealed positive feedback on areas such as implementation, child rights advocacy, governance, and school practices. Participants expressed high satisfaction and alignment with SDGs. An observed outcome was the notable decline in physical bullying, reflecting the manual’s role in fostering safer, more collaborative, and rights-centered school environments.