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| Kapuso actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith turned over 1,500 books to World Vision Philippines which will be donated to students in Malabon City. (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/World Vision Philippines) |
World Vision, one of the leading child-focused non-government organizations (NGOs) in the Philippines, is supporting Filipino children anew for school year 2021-2022 which is slated to open on September. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the consequences brought about by COVID-19 continue to affect many, especially those living in the most vulnerable conditions. Among those heavily affected by the pandemic are children as the ongoing crisis continues to disrupt their learning and development and makes education inaccessible to millions of students nationwide.
Research conducted by World Vision revealed that since 2019, almost three million students have dropped out of school and that five in ten families lacked access to basic education. These problems have only worsened during the pandemic because of the limited avenues for students to learn. In the absence of face-to-face classes, online or remote methods are becoming the temporary norm. However, more than 38% of children in far-flung areas are unable to take advantage of this medium as they cannot afford the technological materials required. In spite of these challenges, World Vision continued to believe that every child has the right to have access to quality education in these unprecedented and trying times through its Back To School campaign which hopes not only to raise enough money to sponsor learning materials for students but also highlight the need to create a more meaningful future for them.
“Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, it is inspiring to see a number of most vulnerable children continue to have access to quality education. With your support to World Vision’s Back To School campaign, we can sustain their learning and help them reach their full potential. Together, we can look forward to a bright future,” said World Vision Philippines National Director Rommel Fuerte. Last year, the campaign has helped 64,000 students by raising funds to provide school kits and printed modules for students in remote areas. This year, World Vision strives to help even more as it carries the same mission with the campaign's Celebrity Ambassador Jasmine Curtis-Smith and World Vision Advocate Scarlet Snow Belo. “The pandemic has severely hindered many children’s opportunities to have a good education, but we’re hoping that World Vision’s ‘Back-to-School’ campaign could help them in any way and that everyone can find their reasons to support a child. This is a cause I really believe in, and I stand with World Vision in ensuring that these children reach their full potential through education,” Jasmine said.
In line with the advocacy of the Back To School campaign, the Kapuso actress and female lead star of GMA Network's ongoing weekday primetime drama series "The World Between Us" recently donated 1,500 children's books to World Vision that aim to educate kids on proper and secured use of the Internet. The donated books will go to at least a thousand children in Malabon City. Help create a more meaningful future for our children by supporting World Vision's Back To School campaign at https://wvph.co/OfficialPRB2S. For as low as Php600, you can give students in remote and far-flung areas the materials they need for their education including school kits, printed modules and gadgets for learning.
