In the Philippines, we support the AETA people in the Pampanga region, providing their children with the Awana Program and a lunch program for middle school students. The photo shows children from the AETA community; seeing their curly black hair and big eyes, they are truly adorable. They live on remote islands, forgotten by people, but God has not forgotten them. We thank God for giving us the opportunity to care for them.

Currently, we support 57 high school students and 14 university students. We pray that God will grant them wisdom and intelligence to learn well and lead them to become soldiers of Christ. Twenty students have been baptized in the past. Thank God!

New challenge: To date, we have awarded scholarships to a number of students. However, based on their academic records, grades remain low. We attribute this to a lack of a solid foundation in their basic education. An after-school tutoring program tailored to their needs could reinforce their daytime learning, foster Indigenous identity, and reduce dropout rates.

After-School Pilot Program

• Program Duration: Three months, from June through September
• Target Beneficiaries: Kindergarten and Grade 1 learners
• Student Capacity: 50 participants
• Learning Support Curriculum
  • Foundational literacy and early reading skills
  • Daily homework guidance and reinforcement