Children of Asia Philippines provides crucial educational opportunities and vital services to vulnerable girls and young women from the poorest families in the slums of Cebu city. This support gives these girls the opportunity to escape from poverty, empowering them to build safer, brighter futures for both themselves and their families.
The challenge(s) that Children of Asia Philippines is addressing:
Living and working conditions in the rural areas of the Philippines are often severe, with much of the population exposed to extreme poverty and the intensifying impact of climate change. As a result, many have migrated to the centrally located Cebu City, the country’s second-largest city, drawn by the hope of work and of a better income.
Unfortunately, however, the urban reality many migrants are confronted with is a far cry from the world of opportunities they dreamt of. Many remain unemployed and face a grueling daily struggle in order to sustain their family’s basic needs. In an environment marked by pollution, serious overcrowding and a shortage of jobs, girls and young women are particularly vulnerable, often being forced to fend for themselves on the street with little to eat and inadequate clothing. A lack of shelter compels many to sleep on the sidewalks or in market stalls. Not only does this severely limit girls’ and young women’s life prospects, it places them at great risk of physical abuse, drug abuse and being trafficked for labor or prostitution. These conditions perpetuate the vicious cycle of intergenerational poverty.
Children of Asia Philippines works to lift these girls and young women out of poverty by providing them with educational assistance, food aid, and medical and dental care. Such comprehensive care from their infancy through their college graduation equips vulnerable girls and young women with the qualifications and skills they need to find employment and create sustainable livelihoods for themselves and their families.
You can be a changemaker!
You can support vulnerable Filipino girls and young women as they work to create bright and positive futures for themselves. Your donation helps to:
- provide young girls with the early childcare essential for their development, enabling them to grow in a safe and nurturing environment;
- assist them as they pursue schooling by funding their uniforms, school supplies and fees, thereby allowing them to reach their full potential and find employment to help support their families and communities;
- keep the girls healthy and in school, through a monthly subsidy for rice, basic medicines and healthcare.
You can also help by spreading the word about these vital initiatives to protect and support these young girls and women.
The difference you can make: the impact of your giving
The provision of even the most basic services can go a long way. Your donation ensures that vulnerable Filipino girls and women can enjoy their right to education and a safe childhood, enabling them to become agents of change. Your gift makes a life-changing difference!
Relevant Country Data:
Capital: Manila
Population: 94,852,000
GDP per capita: $2,370
Population living below $1.25 PPP per day: 22.6%
Adult literacy rate, both sexes (aged 15 and above): 95.4%
Infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1 per 1,000 live births): 19.2
Maternal mortality ratio (deaths of women per 100,000 live births): 94
Life expectancy at birth: 68.7 years
