“We have learned that proper discipline for children is not achieved through physical punishment,” shares one parent, reflecting the transformative impact of the roll-out sessions on Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP) implemented by Educo Philippines in 11 out of 15 target barangays in Catanduanes last June 19 to 28, 2024.
Advocating strongly for her fellow children and their rights, Marinhel Cha, one of Educo Philippines Child Representatives served as a resource speaker at the 3rd Albay Children Summer Camp last June 26, 2024, held in Santo Domingo, Albay.
“Educo Philippines went above and beyond by providing tailored assistance that addresses the needs of the children in my community,” says Jillian Padilla, one of the Child Representatives of Educo Philippines during the launching and agreement signing of the Child-led Academy Project (CLAP) last July 10, 2024, at the Pepperland Hotel.
Marinhel Cha, one of Educo Philippines’ child representatives, is now an official part of the roster of child and young facilitators who champions in engaging meaningful and child-friendly participation and facilitation after she and other child representatives underwent trainings and workshops with the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), UNICEF Philippines, and Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation.
As Educo continues its rally towards inclusive, quality, and transformative education, its country office in the Philippines continues to work hand in hand with schools to ensure that every child receives equitable education.
Serving as principal executors of projects, staff of Educo Philippines attended a three-day training session on Child-Centered Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CCDRRM) and Education in Emergencies (EiE) last July 13 – 15, 2024, at the Pepperland Hotel in Legazpi City, Albay.
by Myra Mangampo (Project Officer) The Local Government Unit of Pilar, one of Educo Philippines’ sponsorship program areas joined the celebration of the 2024 World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, 2024, embarking with the nationwide theme “Bawat Bata, Malaya: Mithiin ng Nagkakaisang Bansa”. The Municipality of Pilar is one of the beneficiaries of [...]
As the world tentatively steps into the post-COVID era, one of the stark realities that has come to light is the surge in child labor cases. The pandemic, with its economic disruptions and social upheavals, has created fertile ground for this concerning trend to take root and flourish. Christine, a fifteen-year-old girl from Caramoran, Catanduanes, is one living example of a victim-survivor of this harsh reality.
At an early age, Hanna began working alongside with her parents. Now seventeen years old, she took two jobs for two main reasons – to provide for her family and to help his father survive from his illness.
As the approaches in raising a child progress, cultural practices on disciplining children evolve, too. Educo Philippines trains parents and teachers for a non-violent discipline, and kinder problem solving and conflict resolution with children instead of utilizing corporal punishment.
