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- 353 high school students identified as struggling or falling behind in Cotabato City, Philippines
- 10 schools across 2 regions hosting Childhood Rescue remedial learning classes
- 153 teachers receiving training oin supporting learners who are struggling
In Canada, supporters give to CHR (Childhood Rescue) projects through Raw Hope
For many children, helping the family survive takes priority over attending school. Children often go hungry, and take on jobs before and after school just to help to pay for their schooling.
Many families make the difficult choice and ask their children to work for a time in order to make ends meet.
When a child gets too far behind they drop out completely.
Ensuring chldren have agency and choice later in life comes down to education in their early years. Our programs are supporting families so they don't need to choose betwen completeing an education and having enough food for the day.
"I am determined to finish my studies."
In Cotabato City, Mindano, Philippines a determined and amazing young Shuhaira (Sittie) explains...
"Life is difficult for us here.
Sometimes we can barely have enough to eat in a day.
But I am determined to finish my studies because I want to become a teacher.
I also want to help children who are similar to me and come from disadvantaged backgrounds."
More than a school uniform. Children take great pride in having a school uniform. More than a pretty dress or fun t-shirt, they understand that having a school uniform means having access to opportunity to learn and that is the foundation they need to build a future.
Arnann Jay Agosto
"We were still young when our mother left us.
And my father has passed away.
I live here at home with my grandmother and my sister.
I help my grandmother here at home with selling banana [and leaves], cleaning the house, doing laundry, washing dishes, and sweeping [the floor].
That's why sometimes my sibling and I sell bananas.
We earn around 300 pesos (about $7.00 CAD), and we use it for our daily school expenses."
This hero grandmother knows education is key and encourages her grand daughters to learn and grow. She expressed difficulty knowing she can't help more financially, but her love and support has obviously gone a long way for these two sisters.
Arnann Jay Agosto
Determined to finish her studies and become a teacher. Shuhaira (Sittie) wants to support learners like her, who are falling behind due to their need to help their families.
Arnann Jay Agosto
To help keep girls and boys in school, we're providing schools with resource for struggling learners, training teachers and supporting families with livelihood and income support opportunities.
Helping children build an educated future takes a lot of work, and your gift is helping to make it happen.
