MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--World Vision Philippines recognized the efforts of its partners for the successful year 1 of the Urban Child Protection and Participation Project (UCPPP).
Officials and representatives of the City Schools Division of Marawi (CSDM), Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MILG)-Marawi City, Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education-Technical Education and Skills Development (MBHTE-TESD), Philippine Information Agency, and the City Government of Marawi, including its City Health Office, City Social Welfare and Development Office, and City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management received a plaque of appreciation in a ceremony held at the City Hall Complex on Sunday, November 27.
Barangay leaders as well as school partners and children peace clubs from the five barangays covered by the project also received a plaque during the said event.
World Vision Operations Manager Beth Delgado thanked the organization's partners and the project's stakeholders from barangays Malimono, Rapasun, Tuca Ambolong, and Cadayonan 1 and 2 for their support in making the first year of the project a success.
She highlighted that the strength of the project was the strong partnership between World Vision and its stakeholders and partners, especially the City Government.
"Masaya kami looking at you reflecting on what we have done for the past year. Let do this second year na mas maganda, progressive at marami ang mareach out," she said.
[We are happy looking at you reflecting on what we have done for the past year. Let's do this second year more beautiful, and progressive, and reach out to many.]
UCPPP started on October 2021 to strengthen the capacities of urban fragile communities in improving the well-being of children.
Specifically, it seeks to improve children's learning outcomes and access to education services and increase participation in education initiatives; protect children from all forms of violence and impacts of natural and man-made disasters; and improve children's health and nutrition status through access to primary health care, nutrition, and WASH services.
To date, the project has benefitted 6,559 individuals.
Delgado said they will be strengthening their interventions on health and nutrition in the second year of the project. Additional livelihood for vulnerable parents and more WASH and health facilities will also be provided.
Meanwhile, City Schools Division Superintendent (CSDS) Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto conveyed her gratitude to World Vision for continuously looking after the welfare of children in Marawi.
"We are very thankful kasi [because] you will be giving another year to continue with the different interventions that you have rendered for our kids," she said.
The CSDS pointed out that the aid they are getting from World Vision is a great help to the Division in addressing the needs of displaced learners, reiterating that education is not normal yet in the Marawi Schools Division until the last learner is transitioned to a regular permanent school in ground zero. (APB/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)
