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"The youth is the hope of our motherland."
– DR. JOSE RIZAL, National Hero of the Philippines
Young Filipinos – with their boldness, creativity and boundless energy – have a huge potential to inspire hope and change in their communities.
Education is Key
And yet, more than 100 years after
Dr. Rizal's death, the cost of education in the Philippines remains painfully exorbitant for millions of Filipino families who try to survive on $2 a day.
CHILDREN ARE AT RISK
Although public schools don’t charge tuition, out-of-pocket expenses
such as uniforms, school supplies, transportation, and meals are beyond the reach of many hard-working families.
As a result, many students in poverty-stricken communities drop out of school and end up caring for younger siblings or working to support their families.
Child poverty remains a significant concern, with many children lacking access to basic needs and opportunities for development.
THE HARD TRUTH
10.5 MILLION
As of 2021, approximately 10.5 million children in the Philippines were living in poverty, representing 26.4% of the child population. This marks an increase from 9.3 million (23.9%) in 2018.
(situationofchildren.org)
3.7 MILLION
Additionally, 3.7 million Filipino children were considered "food poor," lacking sufficient access to nutritious food.
(situationofchildren.org)
10.7 MILLION
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), out of the 42.8 million Filipinos aged 5 to 24, 10.7 million are categorized as out-of-school children and youth.
(2020 PSA Census of Population and Housing)
VULNERABLE
TO SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION
Despite rapid economic growth and declining poverty, the poverty situation remains extremely challenging for children in the Philippines. Children with disabilities and children from rural and indigenous communities are more vulnerable to social discrimination. They are also likely to be more deprived of social services.
HELP SAVE A CHILD FROM GENERATIONAL POVERTY
Your prayers and financial support can help many Filipino children fulfill their dream to go to school, find a fulfilling career as an adult, and give back to their community.
Help them break the yoke
of poverty in their generation.
SPONSOR A CHILD TODAY
When you sponsor a child, you help that child have access to good education, spiritual development, life skills training, and other opportunities that can improve their way of living.
You also help the child’s family become a part of a caring community.