The school season is fast approaching, with face to face classes expected to return this year. However, not all children have the financial capacity to go back to school. World Vision Philippines hopes to address this issue with the return of the Back-To-School Program.
The program aims to help the most vulnerable children continue schooling despite the pandemic and other calamities plaguing the country. Originally launched in 2020, the program has donated nearly 88,000 learning kits and 36,000 learning modules to vulnerable communities across the country. Every P1,000 donation will be used to fund 2 learning kits which will be given to beneficiary children across the Philippines. World Vision Philippines aims to give 24,000 kits for this year.
By distributing learning kits to students, learning modules to remote communities and financial aid to families at risk, the organization hopes to provide vulnerable communities with the support they need to bring back joy and hope to students as they begin a new school year.
Rommel Fuerte, the National Director for World Vision Philippines, said, “Many students who do not have access to school essentials feel unmotivated to attend their classes. Our hope is that by providing students with what they need for the school year, they will be able to feel more confident and hopeful in working towards their dreams. With your help, we can change lives for the better and enable children to have more joyful school experiences in the near future.”
World Vision Ambassadors and Advocates also shared their heartwarming messages in support of this year’s Back-To-School efforts.
“These times have been difficult for parents, with the struggles of working from home.
Imagine how difficult it must be for students and children as well, to not have social interactions with their fellow classmates,” said World Vision Ambassador Jasmine Curtis-Smith. “If children are having difficulties adjusting now, what more do those who have no proper access to the internet? What more do those who have no basic learning materials like crayons and notebooks?” she shared.
“School is such a great place to be in. I have so much fun playing with my classmates, writing and learning many interesting facts. I’m also happy for the other children like me who can experience this joy and excitement with the help of World Vision, kind-hearted donors and sponsors,” said World Vision advocate Scarlet Snow Belo.
