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MARAVILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UPDATE
Philippines - February 12,2011 was a very special day for the students and teachers of Maravilla Elementary School as once again they received a cash donation from their generous sponsors for the continuation of their Feeding Program.
This gift came at an opportune time when students and teachers are gearing up for the annual National Achievement Test(N.A.T) scheduled this month of March. This Test assesses the competency of both public and private elementary schools in the Philippines.
Studies have shown that properly nourished children perform better than those who don’t. Feeding them with healthy and nutritious foods will help sharpen their minds and stabilize their energy.
Children that are healthy also maintain a happy disposition.
The school was also thankful that the foundation allowed them to purchase a refrigerator to be used for the feeding program. This is necessary because teachers will no longer have to go to the market on a daily basis, thus saving them time and money.
These children will always be grateful for the kindness and generosity of its donors and your continued support for the program will ensure that these children will have a brighter future.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Update from Brazil
Here are new pictures from our monthly food basket program in Porto Alegre, Brazil
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Recent Letter from Our Representative, Kristina
Hello Sponsors and Friends of Give Children Hope,
How have you been? The past month has been so good to us. There was not so much rain and we had a one day holiday for all the students as we celebrated EDSA DAY (or People’s Power Day). It is very well known in the world history. It goes back to the year 1986, when the Philippines’ dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, was ousted from his power and was replaced by Corazon Aquino, wife of Marco’s number 1 rival, Benigno Aquino.
The country is now being led by the Aquino’s only son Ninoy. We just hope for the best for our country. There were too many price hikes this month. The price of travel fare, gas and all other basic commodities all went up... even the electricity was higher since last month.
Despite some of the negative things, our hopes are still high that all things will go back to normal. We just have to tighten our belts more as we deal with this economic crisis.
Manila was hit by an intensity 4 earthquake last February 22. We did not feel it very strongly but it caused a slight panic, especially to those who felt it. We are grateful that it was not like the one that happened in New Zealand. We know that they need our prayers and we should all be grateful for our lives, that we are still able to enjoy each day with our family. Gladly, none of the sponsored children were affected. They are doing well in school. This will be the children’s last month in school. They will be on summer vacation from April until May .
Right now, the children look so exhausted as they go home every night, but they love it. They love the feeling of getting tired while doing something that will help them have a greater future. They don’t mind it, and they are giving all their effort as they complete all the requirements for this school year.
Your sponsorships and donations keep them in school. It keeps them able to enjoy the day with their friends and to continue to learn and become someone better. Amidst this crisis, they are still in school.
Thank you so much for all that you do for them. Your donation provides for their food and school expenses. It would leave a smile on your face to see how happy the children are with the gifts you give them. The "Meals at School" program of Give Children Hope in Dugcal and Maravilla Elementary Schools continue to be a great blessing for the children. Your help goes a long way. They enjoy the food that is rarely being served in their homes. Like in my previous letter to you, the children still wear the same smile that you saw with Maria. I know they are really happy for all that you do for them.
Living in Manila is not so comfortable for my mother and our family, as we earn so little and the cost of living is too high. Likewise, in the rural areas, where they don’t earn much and still need to provide for their family, life can be extremely difficult. We are glad that we continue to receive help from you.
Thank you for your love for these children. They love you so much and they are thankful for the help that you do for them. I know how they feel toward you as their sponsors, as I was once in their position as a recipient of my sponsor’s kindness.
We hope that you enjoy this month with your family. We pray for your health and prosperity. The children will do good in school as they give their gratitude to you for all that you do for them. May God Bless you!
For the Sponsored Children,
Kristina Sunico
How have you been? The past month has been so good to us. There was not so much rain and we had a one day holiday for all the students as we celebrated EDSA DAY (or People’s Power Day). It is very well known in the world history. It goes back to the year 1986, when the Philippines’ dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, was ousted from his power and was replaced by Corazon Aquino, wife of Marco’s number 1 rival, Benigno Aquino.
The country is now being led by the Aquino’s only son Ninoy. We just hope for the best for our country. There were too many price hikes this month. The price of travel fare, gas and all other basic commodities all went up... even the electricity was higher since last month.
Despite some of the negative things, our hopes are still high that all things will go back to normal. We just have to tighten our belts more as we deal with this economic crisis.
Manila was hit by an intensity 4 earthquake last February 22. We did not feel it very strongly but it caused a slight panic, especially to those who felt it. We are grateful that it was not like the one that happened in New Zealand. We know that they need our prayers and we should all be grateful for our lives, that we are still able to enjoy each day with our family. Gladly, none of the sponsored children were affected. They are doing well in school. This will be the children’s last month in school. They will be on summer vacation from April until May .
Right now, the children look so exhausted as they go home every night, but they love it. They love the feeling of getting tired while doing something that will help them have a greater future. They don’t mind it, and they are giving all their effort as they complete all the requirements for this school year.
Your sponsorships and donations keep them in school. It keeps them able to enjoy the day with their friends and to continue to learn and become someone better. Amidst this crisis, they are still in school.
Thank you so much for all that you do for them. Your donation provides for their food and school expenses. It would leave a smile on your face to see how happy the children are with the gifts you give them. The "Meals at School" program of Give Children Hope in Dugcal and Maravilla Elementary Schools continue to be a great blessing for the children. Your help goes a long way. They enjoy the food that is rarely being served in their homes. Like in my previous letter to you, the children still wear the same smile that you saw with Maria. I know they are really happy for all that you do for them.
Living in Manila is not so comfortable for my mother and our family, as we earn so little and the cost of living is too high. Likewise, in the rural areas, where they don’t earn much and still need to provide for their family, life can be extremely difficult. We are glad that we continue to receive help from you.
Thank you for your love for these children. They love you so much and they are thankful for the help that you do for them. I know how they feel toward you as their sponsors, as I was once in their position as a recipient of my sponsor’s kindness.
We hope that you enjoy this month with your family. We pray for your health and prosperity. The children will do good in school as they give their gratitude to you for all that you do for them. May God Bless you!
For the Sponsored Children,
Kristina Sunico
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
"Happy Valentine's Day" from the children
Dear Sponsors,
Hello from here in the Philippines!
I'm sending you a picture of Maria, one of 550 Filipino school children you are sponsoring here in the Philippines with the Give Children Hope, Meals at School Programs.
Maria is a student at Dugcal Elementary School in Camarines, Sur in Southern Luzon, where she participates in one of the Meals at School Programs sponsored by Give Children Hope.
Maria sends you her love at this special Valentine’s Day time and thanks you for providing these daily meals for her and for all the other 350 children at her School.
Another student at the same school Maria attends says: "It's so good to come to school and not have to try studying with an empty stomach".
Just like Maria, the grade 4 pupils from Dugcal Elementary School are expressing their gratitude for the help that you are giving them. Bryan, Gino and Vivian are all very happy with the nutritious food that the Meals at School Program is providing. They thank the people behind this program for giving them this blessing that their families’ little income cannot always provide.
A father of one of these children also expressed his gratitude saying that “most of the times, my children go to school without having breakfast, so for them, this program is a great blessing.. a “manna” from heaven for them”.
What Maria and the other children just expressed here is indeed true. It is true for her, for all her school mates and for me as well. I had a similar experience as Maria. I have experienced going to school with an empty stomach, not because I didn’t want to eat, but there was none to provide for my meals.
Give Children Hope understands our story, they know perfectly our situation. To speak in behalf of the sponsored children here in the Philippines has helped a lot in letting the sponsors know our real situation.
I am so glad that people from another race, another country, another belief has been expressing their sympathy to all the children that Give Children Hope is sponsoring by providing for what they need especially the meals that they need to be getting to start the day.
I know that the smile that Maria wears in this sweet photo is a genuine expression of her gratitude for what you are doing for her and for her schoolmates. The meals provided in the Meals at School Program are not the usual meals that they can have at home. They only taste of these meals through this program.
So, indeed, every day now is a “Happy Day” for these children not just at Dugcal School but at our other Maravilla sponsored school in Aklan as well. The support you give to them goes a long way, and all the volunteers for this program are really happy to render their service for the benefit of these children. We all love to see happy children and not with empty stomach.
May you feel our love for all of you as you celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones. We all hope that you will have a good one as much as we would do. May you be filled with love always in your lives with special thanks to each of you for encircling these children with your love. You are helping give each of these children better lives.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Our love to all of you!
For the Give Children Hope,
Philippines Sponsored Children,
Kristina Sunico
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Update
Dear Give Children Hope,
This day is probably one of the best days for all of us. The weather is ideal – fine and windy with cool temperature. We went there around 1:30pm with my mom, my daughter and son-in-law, and an 11-year-old nephew. We all witnessed the cooperative parents of the students as they helped during the food preparation/cooking. They were all happy thinking that their sons/daughters will be fed again and they will no longer worry for their food after school in the afternoon. They were so grateful and even much delighted upon knowing that the feeding project will be held on a daily basis now. The teachers were also giving feedback on the good effects of the activity. Children are more active at school and absences were lessened because they try to look forward to the happy eating time. Children were saying they are full and they were happy to know the good news about “everyday feeding project”. You know, some of these kids here scarcely eat in their own homes. This project is really helpful to them. I hope I can impart to you my real emotions with some pictures that I have sent you. Your generosity is really helping these kids.
Sincerely,
Helen
This day is probably one of the best days for all of us. The weather is ideal – fine and windy with cool temperature. We went there around 1:30pm with my mom, my daughter and son-in-law, and an 11-year-old nephew. We all witnessed the cooperative parents of the students as they helped during the food preparation/cooking. They were all happy thinking that their sons/daughters will be fed again and they will no longer worry for their food after school in the afternoon. They were so grateful and even much delighted upon knowing that the feeding project will be held on a daily basis now. The teachers were also giving feedback on the good effects of the activity. Children are more active at school and absences were lessened because they try to look forward to the happy eating time. Children were saying they are full and they were happy to know the good news about “everyday feeding project”. You know, some of these kids here scarcely eat in their own homes. This project is really helpful to them. I hope I can impart to you my real emotions with some pictures that I have sent you. Your generosity is really helping these kids.
Sincerely,
Helen
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