World Vision Ambassador for Education Ms. Bianca Umali gives an inspirational message to the victims of Taal Volcano eruption |
Kapuso star Bianca Umali joined child-focused NGO World Vision in
Laurel, Batangas last February 7 to visit and help distribute learners’ kits to
about 400 school-aged children from Grade 1 to 7. Each kit contains a school
bag, school supplies, and art materials to help hundreds of children who
temporarily stopped schooling due to the eruption.
As World Vision’s Youth Ambassador for Education, Bianca Umali hoped to
inspire the children with a message of hope amidst difficult times brought by
Taal Volcano eruption.
"What happened to my province in the past few weeks is so
heartbreaking, so I looked for ways on how to reach out to them. Good thing
that being with World Vision as their Ambassador for Education, through the
organization’s relief efforts, I was able to connect to my fellow BatangueƱos.
Sa mga kababayan ko, just keep the faith and stay strong. I know that together,
we can quickly recover from this and rise again," said Bianca Umali.
As Taal Volcano still indicates signs of volcanic threat to its
surrounding communities, World Vision commits to assist affected families,
including thousands of children whose schooling have been disrupted for almost
a month.
Nine year old Jhylian from the locked-down village of Buso-buso said, "I
used to have 10 notebooks but after Taal erupted, most of my school things were
destroyed. Now, I only have three notebooks for nine subjects. I'm worried what
I will use after I've used up all the pages of my three notebooks.”
Laurel Central School elementary students were among the 400 recipients of the World Vision Learner’s Kit distributed in Batangas. |
World Vision Ambassador for Education Bianca Umali leads the World Vision Learner’s Kit Distribution to the victims of Taal Volcano eruption |
According to the Department of Education’s (DEPED) report, at least
575,456 students coming from 1,034 schools are affected due to class
suspensions.
“Education in emergencies is crucial. A lot of children were not able to
spare their bags or notebooks and worse, could not go back to their school
because of the damages caused by the eruption. This should not stop them from
learning though and that’s where we all come in - to support them in any way
possible to keep them in school,” says World Vision National Director Rommel
Fuerte.
“We are grateful to Bianca for making time to serve with us, despite her
hectic schedule. The children and the people of Laurel are certainly encouraged
and touched by her,” added Fuerte.
Since 2017, Umali has been an active advocate and generous supporter to various
World Vision’s campaigns for the benefit of children. Months ago, Umali offered
her voice and influence to promote the “1,000 Girls” campaign and the “Hope
Town” experiential booth at the Trinoma Mall in Quezon City.
To date, World Vision has reached 1,845 families with hygiene kits
(soaps, undergarments, etc.) and non-food items (mosquito nets, blanket, and
plastic mats). 12,000 individuals also received N95 dust masks while at least 4
child-friendly spaces continue to provide psychosocial support to children in
evacuation centers.
World Vision continues
to appeal for support in providing learners’ kits to the communities affected
by Taal’s eruption. Click this link to go to World Vision’s donation page: https://wvph.co/DonateForTaal. You may also call World Vision at (02)
8372-7777 or (0917) 866-4824.
For more updates and information, like and follow World Vision
Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit their official website
www.worldvision.org.ph.
About World Vision
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy
organization dedicated to working with children, their families and communities
to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by its Christian faith and values,
it is dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people. It serves
and collaborates with all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or
gender.
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