ENGAGE January 2020

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One for Children

World Vision Newsletter for Corporate Partnerships January 2020

Coca-cola partners with World Vision in the Trash to Treasure Project World Vision, in partnership with Coca-cola Foundation, implements a solid waste management project called Trash to Treasure. This project aims to establish a solid waste collection and recycling systems in 15 public schools in Metro Cebu, benefitting 22,500 individuals in Mandaue and Cebu cities and collect 45,000 kilos of plastic waste. Last January 27 to 28, the Department of Education Cebu and Manduae City Division Offices conducted a start-up workshop among school heads, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) presidents, Supreme Student Government (SSG) presidents, Supreme Pupil Governmet (SPG) presidents, and representatives from barangays in Cebu and Mandaue City.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Atlassian Foundation fostered a culture of reading among children Last January 29, Atlassian Foundation and World Vision launched Brigada Pagbasa at Sen. Benigno Aquino Elementary School in BASECO. Brigada Pagbasa is one of the key interventions of World Vision in partnership with the Department of Education to address the low functional literacy rate among students. The students received school kits, which consist of workbook, notebook, pencil, and crayons, and enjoyed the storytelling activity. A total of 150 Grade 2-3 students go through reading and tutorial sessions for 16 days.


Citi Foundation empowers microentrepreneurs through financial management and product development trainings For the past year, 12 microenterprise groups from 6 World Vision communities have undergone various trainings as part of the Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Program. The program, which is a partnership between Citi Foundation and World Vision, aims to equip groups with the knowledge and skills needed in managing their businesses and organizations to ensure success and sustainability, allowing vulnerable households to provide for themselves and their families. From February to November 2019, World Vision facilitated financial management trainings that focus on the basics of recording business transactions and the importance of budgeting. Various accounting terms and concepts such as debit, credit, expenses, income, assets, and liabilities

were also explained to communities. On the other hand, the product development trainings were conducted from April 2019 to January 2020. These were specified according to the business needs of each producer group, with the members being consulted on what topics they wanted their trainings to focus on. Both the financial management and product development trainings gave extra motivation for the microenterprise groups to further improve their products and business operations. The trainings provided them the opportunity not only to explore and try new ideas, but also to provide solutions to the common problems encountered in their groups and businesses, as they continuously work hard to provide for their families and serve their communities.

Citi Foundation celebrates microentrepreneurs’ successful journeys

the event was an exhibit area that showcased the fruits of the hard work of the microentrepreneurs, such as vegetables and meat products to dishwashing soap, bags, and backpacks. World Vision Executive Director Rommel V. Fuerte thanked Citi Foundation for supporting World Vision’s efforts in improving the lives of families and communities to overcome poverty. During the event, the organization honored Citi Foundation with a Project Salute Award for its contribution in enriching hundreds of lives through grant support and other community activities.

On January 31, Citi Foundation and World Vision held the program’s culminating activity at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City to celebrate the success and accomplishments of the Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Program. More than 150 participants, mostly representatives from the enterprise groups from different provinces in Luzon, attended the event and were recognized for completing the program courses and for their achievements in improving their businesses. One of the highlights of

Meanwhile, Citi Philippines Head of Corporate Affairs Lisa Coory congratulated the beneficiaries for their accomplishments and commitment, so that they can provide a better future for their families. The culminating activity also included a panel discussion on entrepreneurship journeys and best practices. Among the panelists were event’s guest speaker and 2019 Citi Microentrepreneurship Awardee Rolando Pega and enterprise group representatives Jocelyn Fang of Isabela Hog Raising Group, Gina Lovedice of Dasmarinas Bag Making group, and Reniel Estorres of Pag-Asa Youth Association of the Philippines.


World Vision launches Hope Town Experiential Booth

World Vision constantly challenges itself in finding new ways or innovative campaigns or programs to widen its reach and increase partnerships so that it can give hope to more children in the Philippines. On January 27, the organzation launched Hope Town, an experiential booth featuring a day in the life of one of its sponsored children, at the TriNoma Cinema Lobby. The public got to witness the story of Nica, the sponsored child, come to life as they entered the booth which is an exact replica of her home and community in North Cebu. At the end of the walkthrough awaits another exciting experience in a whole new dimension through a VR video with a 360 perspective of Nica’s life. The unveiling of Hope Town was attended by World Vision Celebrity Ambassadors Inigo Pascual, Enzo Pineda, and Bianca Umali, together with World Vision Executive Director Rommel V. Fuerte. The ambassadors also roamed around the mall and invited people to visit and see what the Hope Town has to offer.

“We invite everyone to become part of the transformational development that is happening in the lives of the most vulnerable children. As our Hope Town Experiential Booth ushers you into the journeys of our communities, I pray that God will make known to you the path of life that is full of joy and blessings forever. Thank you for your support to the Filipino children and to World Vision Philippines,” said Fuerte. Hope Town is meant not just to inspire the public, but to spark a fresh desire that will move the public to be engaged in building, restoring, and uplifting the lives of others in need—most especially the children. Hope Town was made possible with a partnership from brand activation company Excite Inc., Max’s Restaurant, ComCo Southeast Asia and with the help of World Vision advocates Rodel Flordeliz of Nognog in the City, Ria Lumandog of Sugar Smile, Rod Magaru of The Rod Magaru Show, Earth Rullan of Earthlingorgeous, Ed Uy of Where is Ed Uy?, and Jeman Villanueva of Orange Magazine TV.


World Vision wish to thank all partners who have helped in the relief and aid work for the Taal Volcano Eruption Reponse.

Thank you

You have made the aid work in Batangas possible!

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