De La Salle University - Manila

COSCA Mission Vision

Vision

as part of an institution that upholds the Lasallian values of Faith, Service and Communion, envisions a liberating education, that is relevant and responsive to the realities of the marginalized sectors and the youth at risk, and issues of national and global concerns, towards social and structural transformation.

Mission

As a social action center of DLSU-Manila, COSCA shall:

Mainstream liberating education by upholding social development, principles, values and processes in the formation, animation and mobilization of the Lasallian community to become effective agents of social transformation.

Core Values

In pursuing its mission, COSCA shall adhere Christian values as inspired by the charism of St. John Baptist De La Salle:

• Strong sense of volunteerism
• Pursuit for Justice and Peace **
• Integrity and Stewardship of Creation
• Respect for Human Rights
• Empowerment of Marginalized Sectors
• Responsible citizenship and Good Governance
• Nationalism
• Sustainable Development
• Gender Equality
• Goals

In pursuing its mission, COSCA aims:

1. To raise the level of social consciouness of and inculcate the socil values inspired by the charism of Saint John Baptist De La Salle among the members of the Lasallian community.
2. To mainstream social concern and involvement in the life and work of the different units in the University towards the development of self-reliant, sustainable, and productive partner communities/sectors.