Written by: Allison Auman, Mary Grace Tito and Phoebe Erandio, UP Mass Communication Interns On Friday, June 23, Marie and Nida met the mothers of the new students of the Child Minding program at the Family Care Center. The meeting was conducted by Marie Tangalin, to discuss the terms of agreement between Rise Above Foundation Cebu […]
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Another school year has officially started. And children who are going to school are really excited. They are excited to meet new friends and use their new school materials. That is if they HAVE new things. Most children in Sambag Dos, the poor area beside our Community Center, long to have new school materials in the
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It is such a blessing for us when teams of volunteers come in and help in the work that we do. And for this year, the number of volunteers increased! What a wonderful year it is! Earlier this year, we collaborated with Zeke, a school coordinator in China. The school wants to send Chinese volunteers
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It has been a fruitful week for us! Last Monday, May 22, 2017, pharmacy students from Hampton University visited Cebu, Philippines. They wanted to learn about the medical system in the Philippines. They also wanted to help feed the children from poor areas. The activity started at one o’clock in the afternoon. The first part
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We have been so blessed for the past couple of months. After the milk donation from Nestle, we received a call from Benedict Lasala of Asia Brewery Incorporation, Manila. They wanted to donate 15,000 cups of yogurt to be distributed to indigents and children in different schools, as well as to our two centers. On
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We had a busy week! Last Friday, we’ve just concluded a week-long dental mission. Three dentists from New Zealand visited Cebu to treat patients for free. The dental mission was held at Ramon Duterte Memorial National high school in Guadalupe, Cebu city. This high school is the biggest among high schools in Cebu city. It
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Life can be hard for many of us. But I’d say, it’s more difficult for this little child. This is Arnel Ayen. He is now if fourth grade and has been on the sponsorship program since first grade. He lives with his mom and a younger sibling. His dad left when he was young Arnel’s
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Life is not easy. We all know that. And it is more difficult when you’re a person with disability. It is undeniable that in this world, people who have disabilities have been a subject of bullying in so many occasions. However, these people live life to the best of their abilities. And this girl in
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We always appreciate having volunteers with us. It is such a huge lift in the work that has to be done with additional manpower. It is also very inspiring to see people from different countries and of different ages come here and help make a difference. And it is more inspiring to receive messages from
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Last Friday, January 13, 2017, a medical mission was conducted at the Rise Above Community Center. There were more than 100 children that came to receive free check up and medicine for their fever, common colds and cough. And some children really went there with fever! Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) from Hawaii and Japan sponsored the
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