Author: Caryn
Giving Poor Children Opportunities to Succeed
2 September 2016 - CarynFor poor children lacking resources and opportunities, academic accomplishments often do not come as easily as they do to other kids. At Tiwala, we seek to equip poor kids with tools for success and provide them with opportunities for maximum learning. Here are several ways we are empowering children to succeed: Project Digi-Eskwela Ibalon Central […]
Ready For School
2 June 2016 - CarynThanks to generous donors, Tiwala kids in Victory Village and Rizal Village received complete sets of school supplies and a timely motivation and encouragement for studying this quarter. The children were very excited to go back to school equipped with the tools that would help them succeed in their studies. Thanks to those who helped […]
Sporty Summer for Tiwala Kids
30 May 2016 - CarynIn April and May, more than 250 children from nine villages in the province of Albay attended Tiwala’s sports themed summer class. VBS Athletics gave the children opportunities to play, sing, dance, make crafts, and learn the values of perseverance, teamwork, discipline, and faith in God. The kids received awards and new “tsinelas” (flip flops) […]
Bata Muna Campaign
20 May 2016 - CarynTiwala participated in a children’s rights and welfare advocacy campaign during the first five months of 2016 (January-May). Dubbed as “Bata Muna” (Children First), the initiative aimed to increase the awareness of the public on social issues affecting children. The multi-faceted campaign included community talks on children’s rights and welfare, candidates’ forum, motorcade, poster-making and […]
Mothers Retreat and Mothers’ Day Special
20 May 2016 - CarynSummer was not just for the kids but also for the moms. In April the Tiwala mothers were able to have some time to seek nourishment for their souls. Facilitated by Jean de Jesus, Tiwala’s Family Strengthening Program Coordinator, the retreat focused on God’s unending supply of grace, love, and power. This event was followed […]