Schools in the Philippines are classified according to the level and type of curriculum. There are 3 major levels: elementary, secondary and tertiary. Preschool levels like nursery school and kindergarten are offered in private schools and daycare centers, but are not required to enter primary school. Public schools are subsidized by the government to provide free education at lower levels and to help with the cost of education in higher levels.
While basic education is free in the Philippines, additional fees, books, school uniforms and school supplies are not and are a heavy burden for many families to bear. They can’t even afford the most basic needs such as clean water, food and nutrition, health care, clothing and shelter. Having an education continues to be out of reach for many impoverished children. It breaks my heart because without an education there is little hope for them to escape poverty.
School year begins the second week of June, and my goal is to help over 300 in-need children to be able to attend school. For as little as $20.00 you can give a child a head start toward a better future.
