We are a NZ-based charity working amongst
poor and under-privileged communities
in the Philippines.
poor and under-privileged communities
in the Philippines.
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sponsorship update 2021
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Right now we are running our annual scholarship support promotion – there are still many significantly poor in the areas we are working in who need education. So, if you can help by taking on another student or can encourage others to take up the call, we and the students would greatly appreciate this.
Sponsorship is an investment into not just the education of a single student but the spiritual and physical well being of their whole family and ultimately their local church community. Sponsorship begins at just $9.25 / week or $40 / month (NZD) |
Since the pandemic began in 2020, the Philippines Government has ordered for schools to shut and students to learn from home either online or by paper modules collected for them by parents or by a combination of both. Students have had parents as supervisors and pseudo teachers (most with minimal education themselves).
Because lessons changed and needs changed, we gave our Church partners the authority to pool the funds we sent during the year and distribute them as they saw fit. Some received digital tablets, others internet services others special nature transport costs to go and collect lessons and others stationery and supplies. In the cases where the students received digital equipment, they are only permitted to use the equipment for school lessons, and they are monitored by our coordinators.
This year 2021, we have been able to restart the dental checks & treatment for some, re-commence camp attendance for others at the Word of Life campus and still provide full education support as planned. As the schools will not open this year the lesson / learning style will continue so we will again allow our coordinators to distribute the scholarship funding to where the greatest need arises.
Because lessons changed and needs changed, we gave our Church partners the authority to pool the funds we sent during the year and distribute them as they saw fit. Some received digital tablets, others internet services others special nature transport costs to go and collect lessons and others stationery and supplies. In the cases where the students received digital equipment, they are only permitted to use the equipment for school lessons, and they are monitored by our coordinators.
This year 2021, we have been able to restart the dental checks & treatment for some, re-commence camp attendance for others at the Word of Life campus and still provide full education support as planned. As the schools will not open this year the lesson / learning style will continue so we will again allow our coordinators to distribute the scholarship funding to where the greatest need arises.
covid crisis
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The Philippines are still under lockdown and life is very tough at the moment.
The government is providing some support but it is not enough and the full amount is not reaching the people who need it most. Some areas and communities are missing out. We have started an emergency relief fund to be able to assist in a small way with groceries and essential supplies for families who need it most. Would you consider making a one-off donation to families who desperately need help? You can use the button below to make a direct payment. Please use the reference 'COVID Relief'.
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write to your studentOur students love to hear from their sponsor. Would you take a few minutes to write a letter of encouragement to your sponsored student and their family. Most families are doing it tough right now with lockdown, quarantines, no face to face classes at school and widespread unemployment so some words of encouragement will go a long way.
Tell them about your family, your church family, your hobbies and attach a picture of yourself if you wish. |
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