JOINING FORCES ALLIANCE ON THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN - PHILIPPINES PRESS RELEASE Child rights organizations call for the prevention of physical and humiliating punishment against children during the COVID-19 pandemic MANILA, Philippines — Physical and psychological violence, particularly at home, are among the most pervasive types of abuse experienced by Filipino children. Both [...]
JOINING FORCES ALLIANCE ON THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN - PHILIPPINES PRESS RELEASE A global alliance of child-focused international non-government organizations calls on the national and local governments to intensify efforts against online sexual exploitation against children (OSEC). MANILA, Philippines — Taking advantage of the quarantine situation, perpetrators could easily groom children online and [...]
PRESS RELEASE Child rights organizations call for the protection of all Filipino children during the COVID-19 pandemic We are facing an unprecedented global public health crisis. While children’s health appears to be less directly affected by COVID-19, it must be recognized that the outbreak will deeply affect the environment where children grow and develop. “The [...]
(Legazpi City, Philippines – March 25, 2020) Educo Philippines has delivered 6,500 N95 face masks to the Department of Health (DOH) Region V, with the aim to help frontline health workers combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The organization responded to the call for donations from local hospitals requesting for face masks, protective suits, alcohol, and [...]
JOB OPENING Fundación Educación y Cooperación – EDUCO Philippines is a local branch of a child-focused international development organization, with head office in Spain. EDUCO places child’s rights at the core of its activities and supports local civil society organizations and government units in strengthening their capacities to guarantee the realization of children’s rights. Community Development [...]
12 June 2019, Legazpi City—Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams! This is the theme as the world commemorates the World Day Against Child Labor, which also coincides with the Philippine’s celebration of its 121st Independence Day. June 12th marks the day the country declared itself free and independent, able to govern towards a future [...]
“Before, we used to fetch water from far away, in the next village. It was risky because it was close to the road,” recalls Maerich Buenavente. Thirteen-year-old Maerich and her family of five live in Barangay Amtic, a village in the outskirts of Ligao City in the Province of Albay, Philippines. Her family lives off [...]
Children comprise a third of society. They are also one of its most capable, most vulnerable, and most valuable members. And yet, children are one of the most unrepresented sectors in governance. Decisions being made for the growth of communities often do not consider the special needs nor engage the unique capacities of children. Fundación [...]
“They used to go out the school premises to fetch water from the Barangay Hall,” recalls a teacher from Daraga, Albay. “This is such a convenience for the children and the community. We can clean our toilets now and our little kitchen corner.” Today, EDUCO officially turned over its water system project to Bascaran Elementary [...]
8th March 2018—On International Women’s Day, EDUCO is reiterating its commitment to education as a fundamental tool for fighting against the discrimination and violence suffered by girls and women all over the world. Macarena Céspedes, Head of Advocacy at EDUCO, confirms that “today women still have fewer opportunities than men and, when they do have [...]
