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Since the start of this year, the Philippines has been facing one great hurdle after another. Despite the gravity, Filipinos have been kno...
Since
the start of this year, the Philippines has been facing one great hurdle after
another. Despite the gravity, Filipinos have been known to deal with problems
head on.
It
has been three months since the government has declared community quarantine in
most cities and provinces in the Philippines. As the country continues to fight
its battle against COVID-19, issues increase as more sectors of society become
affected by this health crisis. One of the most pressing issues now is how to
continue the learning and development of the children and youth at a time of a
pandemic.
Inspiring children throughout the years
World
Vision, an international Christian child-focused non-profit organization, is a
firm advocate of every child’s right to education. Every year, the organization
holds it’s Back to School campaign that aims to provide school kits for the
most vulnerable children.
Amongst
those whose lives have been changed by this initiative were the children in
North Cotabato, who were forced to stay at an evacuation center due to an
earthquake, and 9-year old Shane, one of the thousands of children supported by
World Vision.
“This
is a good relief for them,” shared a teacher who is assigned in the temporary
school in North Cotabato. “It is not easy for these children to cope with their
new environment but assistance like this somehow gives them hope knowing that
they are not alone in this difficult journey”.
“I
love going to school because I get to learn and be with my friends. I want to
become a teacher someday so I can earn and buy a house for my family,” Shane
said. “I was happy to receive a bag and several school supplies”.
“I’ve seen how the provision of school supplies has helped
motivate the children in their studies and how this has helped encourage
parents to send their children to school,” shared
Gina, a community leader who volunteered in the school kit distribution
facilitated by World Vision in Shane’s barangay.
Letting dreams live on this school season
Even
with the postponement of face-to-face learning this school year as announced by
the Department of Education, World Vision is still committed to ensuring the
uninterrupted learning of the children in its partner communities by continuing
its annual school kits distribution thru the Give Hope Campaign.
"What
a joy it is for a child to receive school supplies in time for the opening of
classes. Join us in this mission and together, let us give hope,” said World
Vision National Director Rommel Fuerte.
For
every donation of P1,000, two kids will benefit by receiving learner’s kits
that each contain a set of notebooks, writing pads, crayons, pencils, and a
bag. Through the help of generous partners, World Vision hopes to reach
thousands of children in their partner communities this year
To
support & donate to Give Hope, please visit https://www.worldvision.org.ph/donate/school-kits/
To know more about World Vision and its programs for the most vulnerable children and communities in the Philippines, you may visit www.worldvision.org.ph
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