It was a Saturday to remember for Alex, one of MR.DIY’s employee volunteers, who had been looking for an opportunity to teach young people for the longest time.
For him, there is a sense of fulfillment in seeing students understand and learn from their activities as they form genuine connections with their “teachers for a day.”
Meanwhile, employee-volunteer Claire felt that it was a gift to join in teaching the children. She witnessed their appreciation and selflessness, reminding her to be grateful for all the blessings she has.
Like Alex and Claire, 16 other employee-volunteers from leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY joined forces with World Vision International to empower youth through the Brigada Pagbasa Program, held at the Baseco Compound in Manila on Saturday, April 20.
As an integral part of MR.DIY’s overarching corporate social responsibility program, Acts of Kindness (AOK), the partnership with World Vision recognizes the importance of education in providing a brighter future for children. This initiative is rooted in one of AOK’s core pillars: Youth and Education.
A total of 34 students from Grades 4 to 7 at Sen. Benigno Aquino Elementary School participated in the program, which aimed to improve their literacy skills. These students are currently on track to undergo a post-test to assess their progress as they finish all 16 sessions of the Brigada Pagbasa Program.
Charles Salecina, Deputy Head of Marketing for MR.DIY Philippines, reiterated the company’s dedication to youth education.
He emphasized education’s lasting importance as an invaluable gift and pledged MR.DIY’s readiness to improve students’ understanding abilities. He also stressed the importance of reading as a fundamental skill for their future.
This collaborative effort between MR.DIY, World Vision, and Department of Education’s Brigada Pagbasa serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating the transformative power of community partnerships in building a brighter future for generations to come.
