MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--In support of the learning continuity of education in this City, the World Vision Philippines handed over learners and handwashing kits to its school beneficiaries.

The child-focused non-government organization distributed more than 1,000 learners kits to Bae Inomba Blo Bacarat Central Elementary School (BIBCES) and Dulay Elementary School (ES).  Containing information and education materials on child protection, bags, notebooks, pencils, and bullpens, these kits are seen to motivate the pupils to continue learning despite the pandemic. 

In support of the handwashing facilities, the organization also distributed rubbing alcohol, germicidal soap, and liquid soap to its school beneficiaries namely BIBBCES, Dulay ES, Sikap ES, Hadji Hassan ES, Tuca ES, Cadayonan ES, and Abdulazis ES . 

“Kami sa [We in the] World Vision, we desire that all learners will have access to quality education. That is why we really try our best na makatulong para mapagaan ang [to help bridge the] gaps in the education system,” said World Vision Northern Mindanao program manager Liza Branal during the kick-off of Brigada Eskwela on Thursday. 

Branal also looked forward to the continuity of education citing the value of Bayanihan (collaboration)  of the stakeholders. 

The organization also targets to turn over a total of six playgrounds and six handwashing facilities to different schools in the City. To date, these facilities have been opened in Cadayonan ES, Sikap ES and Hadji Hassan ES.  (LELA/PIA-ICIC)