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Cebu Island Stay: Distributing Uniforms to Children

2022年12月26日 06:26

On Saturday, December 17, 2022, a Christmas party was held at a park in Cebu City. Before the party began, uniforms were distributed to the children of the learning center.

Wait, are uniforms something you receive as a Christmas present?
Is that how it works in the Philippines?

Come to think of it, in Japan, we also buy uniforms and supplies in preparation for school enrollment. If that's the case, can families in poverty afford them?

Please read the Facebook post below.

【We have distributed uniforms and school shoes to all 125 children!】
In the Philippines, in-person classes were banned for over two and a half years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a partial resumption finally took place this October. Even without classes, the children have advanced in grade and school level over these three years, and their bodies have grown significantly. Naturally, they can no longer wear their old uniforms.

Therefore, ahead of the full resumption of in-person classes next year, we provided uniforms and school shoes to all the children. While tuition is free at public schools in the Philippines, students must purchase their own uniforms and school supplies. Some families give up on sending their children to school because they cannot afford these items.
With this, the children can attend school with peace of mind starting next year.

These funds were provided by many people through the next goal of the crowdfunding campaign we conducted last year.

Once again, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported the crowdfunding campaign.
▶︎ Click here for the crowdfunding page
https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/415808

Source: From Daredemo HERO Facebook

That seems to be the situation.
To those who cooperated, thank you very much.

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With that said, please enjoy the smiles of the children wearing their colorful, brand-new uniforms after the distribution was completed.