SDG 1: No Poverty
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Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) plays a pivotal role in alleviating poverty through education, livelihood enhancement, and community-based development programs. The university’s extension and outreach initiatives equip local residents—especially those in coastal and upland communities—with practical skills in aquaculture, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. Through technology transfer, micro-enterprise development, and sustainable resource use training, MSUN helps families increase their income potential and reduce economic vulnerability. These initiatives reflect the university’s strong commitment to empowering marginalized sectors and supporting inclusive growth across Northern Mindanao.
Student Support
Student Support
MSUN actively collaborates with regional NGOs and government agencies to advance SDG-related policies. The University contributes to identifying key challenges, developing strategies, modelling future scenarios, and monitoring interventions — ensuring policies are evidence-based, adaptive, and impactful for sustainable regional development.
MSU at Naawan Strengthens Inclusive Access and Student Support
Mindanao State University at Naawan continues to advance inclusive and accessible higher education through programs and institutional mechanisms designed to reduce financial barriers and support students throughout their university journey. Consistent with its commitment to providing transformative and culturally sensitive education, the University...
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Featured News
Basic Entrepreneurship Seminar for Youth and Young Farmers
On October 30, 2024, the Local Government Unit of Naawan, in collaboration with the DTI Misamis Oriental Provincial Office, hosted a Basic Entrepreneurship Seminar at the New Naawan Town Hall. This enriching event brought together youth and young farmers from Mindanao State University at Naawan, equipping them with essential skills to drive economic growth and innovation in our community.
The Basic Entrepreneurship Seminar aimed to equip young people, particularly students and young farmers, with foundational knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship. This initiative by the Local Government Unit of Naawan, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental, was designed to inspire the youth to consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path, empowering them to contribute to local economic development.
MSUN Expands Community Access to Processing Technologies and Livelihood Services
Mindanao State University at Naawan continues to bring its expertise, facilities, and technologies beyond the campus through community-based training, extension programs, and shared facilities. These initiatives are designed to make technical services and livelihood opportunities more accessible to farmers, fisherfolk, community organizations, micro and small enterprises, and other local stakeholders who may not have the resources to establish their own processing facilities.
MSU at Naawan Strengthens Local Policy Engagement for Poverty Alleviation
Mindanao State University at Naawan continues to contribute to local development by working with local government units, communities, and partner organizations in planning and implementing programs that address livelihood challenges, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. Through technical expertise, stakeholder consultations, capacity-building activities, and participation in local development mechanisms, the University helps strengthen policies and programs aimed at alleviating poverty and improving economic opportunities in surrounding communities.
University Anti-Poverty Programs
University Anti-Poverty Programs
MSU Naawan offers free tuition to all undergraduate students under Republic Act No. 10931 (Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act). Beyond this, the university partners with government agencies, NGOs, and industry groups to provide extensive scholarship and financial support programs such as CHED-TDP, TES, BFAR, DOST, DA-ACEF, and CocoWell. MSUN also provides internally funded assistance, including student assistantship programs. These efforts help ensure that financially disadvantaged learners can access and complete higher education.
Initiatives
Initiatives
November 8, 2025
Mindanao State University at Naawan, in partnership with Holcim Philippines–Lugait Plant and the Local Government Unit of Lugait,
September 9, 2025
Following the successful completion of the College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (CFMS)-led extension project, “Empowering Naawan
July 11, 2025
In response to the request of the KAAGAP Consumers Livelihood Association (CLA) for skills development in value-adding
January 24, 2025
On January 24, 2025, Mindanao State University at Naawan hosted a significant meeting today with representatives from AgriCOOPh and
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