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 [...]
“Ay, ang galing niya po d’yan! (Oh, she’s so good with that!)” Belen Nabor exclaims proudly at her two-year-old’s dexterity using a water jug their family got from EDUCO’s relief operations. Joyce fiddles with the faucet and handles a mug of water carefully all by herself. She takes a sip and smiles with pride. When [...]
The following are reminders to ensuring child rights are realized and protected in emergencies (click to download): Child Protection Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Health and Nutrition
Situation Alert as of 14 February 2018, 8:00 AM: Number of evacuees continue to lower since the Province of Albay issued decampment of evacuees residing within 8-9 kilometer-radius of Mayon Volcano on February 3. There now about 17,000 families (66,000 people) in evacuation centers, about 20% less than the highest recorded number at 86,000. Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon Province is under Alert [...]
19 January 2018, Legazpi City—According to a Department of Education-Bicol report dated January 16, a total of 8,703 school children were affected by the Mayon Volcano Eruption—5,568 of these are in EDUCO-covered communities. Fundación Educación y Cooperación – EDUCO obtained this report from its coordination efforts during its rapid needs assessment. These children are part of the [...]
The Philippines celebrates its National Children’s Month every November. This coincides with the anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which is also celebrated on the 20th day of every November. Activities part of the Children’s Month has traditionally included talent shows, art contests, and learning symposia, among others. [...]
