ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 CHANCE

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Celebrating 42 Years ERDA FOUNDATION, INC. Continue, Realize and Live the Legacy of Fr. Pierre Tritz, SJ for the Poor Children School Year 2016 – 2017 was a mixed combination of various As the development workers, human and child rights advocates emotions and experiences from fruitful, fulfilled, exciting, we are facing the challenge to advocate more for justice, human happy, sad, fearful, challenging and hopeful. and child rights and for life.

Why Fruitful, fulfilled, exciting, and happy? This is in relation to Sad, Fr. Pierre Tritz died last September 10, 2016 at the age of ERDA’s accomplishments where there were 24,563 children, 102, supposedly 103 because his birthday is on September 19. youth assisted, facilitated their access to basic education. More ERDA would continue Fr. Tritz’s Vision and Mission to help the than 14,000 households and more than 250 communities were disadvantaged children through education; and empowering provided services and participated in the developmental, them, their families and communities to prepare them to face integrated, and sustainable programs of ERDA like livelihood, challenges. savings, organizing, capacity building and strengthening structures that would protect the children and partnerships. ERDA would continue to be guided by Fr. Tritz’s principles, lessons and values - Love and Educate Children; Work with The past 10 months from July 2016 to April 2017 was very Efficiency, Honesty and Passion; Sustain Friends and Partners; fearful and challenging time in the especially with and Believe that God will Provide. These principles or lessons the Social Workers, Community Organizers and Human Rights have been very simple, very basic, and yet powerful. ERDA is still Advocates. With the new President of the Republic and here after 42 years, helped more than 850,000 children and generally new administration, some unwritten policies youth, and made a difference in the lives of the families, (especially its program on the War on Drugs) seemed anti-poor communities, volunteers, supporters and friends. and had no respect for human rights and human beings. Hopeful, ERDA lives at 42 years, because of its positive views ERDA’s beneficiaries (children and families) lived in urban areas and believe in people and situations. “When there is darkness, where there were people who allegedly/ suspected illegal drug there is light.” This has been the natural flow of life. But of users, pushers and dealers. Many people (men, women, young, course, the people are always the prime movers. old, even children and still counting) died in these communities because of drug related issues. They were fathers, mothers, ERDA would always continue to face the challenges in relation to sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents among others. our commitment to the poor children because we were armed with the experience, competence and guiding principles shared For now, this government seemed to abuse its power with the by Fr. Pierre Tritz. ERDA strongly believes in people, life and God. almost impunity.

3 Executive Summary

ERDA Foundation reached, assisted, facilitated the access to ERDA had six (6) mobile schools in some areas of operations basic education of 24,566 children and youth. and established 41 Learning Resource Centers (LRCs) Majority of them were into child labor areas. Junior These children, youth were into various modalities and Educators, parents, BeST trained volunteers, students, levels of education, from kindergarten/ preschool, foreign and local volunteers facilitated the learnings/ catch- elementary, high school, alternative learning, college and up/ tutorial sessions. There were 2,861 participants in the technical vocational. Majority of children, youth were into sessions, and 720 among them completed the sessions for formal education and some in alternative learnings. Children Reading and Mathematics. ERDA had already trained two (2) were distributed in different cities and municipalities in batches of Junior Educators. ERDA also projected to train different regions. parents/ women and more volunteers.

Half of these children and youth were 12,863 child laborers Alternative Learning System (ALS) sessions in Tondo, Manila and at-risk of becoming child laborers in the sugarcane was piloted by ERDA. Based from the results of the ALS – plantations. ERDA was part of the ABK3 LEAP, a time bound A&E (Accreditation and Equivalency) passers, ERDA had project on Child Labor prevention in Sugarcane Plantations. always a good history of learners passing the A&E test - The project was implemented for five (5) years in starting from 50% passing rate when ERDA started to the partnership with two (2) international organizations – World present 100% passing rate in 2016. ERDA considered to Vision and Child Fund. The project ended last June 2016. expand ALS Program in terms of number of classes organized and or in partnership with other ALS The 11,703 children, youth were into regular programs. implementers, both government and non-government. ERDA Social Development Workers and partner organizations were the key implementers of the program. Access to Basic Education has been the flagship program of Half of the number of children and youth were from Metro ERDA. As a Social Development NGO, integrated, wholistic Manila and (some were) from provinces. strategic approach was employed. The families and communities of the children and youth participated in the ERDA provided direct educational assistance to children in process to make a difference and made their condition form of school supplies, uniforms, miscellaneous assistance better. fund and minimal graduation assistance. ERDA advocated shared responsibility with the parents and community in Parents’ Associations and Community Watch Groups (CWGs) relation to assistance and development of children. were organized and strengthened. There were nine (9) parents’ associations that were federated in Metro Manila The Social Development Workers regularly conducted with more than 2,500 members. Twelve (12) CWGs were school visits and follow-ups. To support children who were formed in child labor areas with 327 members. With into formal education, ERDA facilitated catch-up/ tutorial partners organizations in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, programs especially to those who needed to improved their there were more t0han 50 parents’ associations organized academic skills particularly on reading and mathematics, and strengthened. values formation, arts and physical movement skills and among others. These parent’s associations and federations were the key ERDA federated the BCAs all over the country (from Luzon to like trainings on leadership, livelihood, cooperative, partners of ERDA in facilitating programs, services and activities Mindanao) and named it as National Federation of Children organizational management, savings, parenting, child rights, in the communities (with the families, children, youth, Associations of the Philippines (NaFeCAP). They had their plans, law and ordinances on children, organizing, advocacy, Local barangay leaders, schools and other sectors, structures related activities, programs and projects. ERDA facilitated capacity Council for the Protection of Children among others. to children and development). Organized parents assisted the building for them on leadership, issues of children, child rights, ERDA continued its commitment to strengthen structures that staff to monitor the children. They planned, organized the laws on children and organizational management among realized child rights particularly protection, survival, associations, federation’s projects to complement ERDA’S others. programs. These community leaders were supportive in the development and participation. ERDA worked closely with local implementation of ERDA’s development programs that Every two years, they hold the National/General Assembly. The governments to enhance the functionality of Municipal/ City facilitated the improvement of the communities/ barangays but ERDA staff in-charge coordinated and prepared for the Council for the Protection of Children and the Barangay Council other projects initiated by the community. assembly. Capacity Building trainings were integrated in the for the Protection of Children (BCPC). assembly. Fortunately, there were many avenues and ERDA also facilitated voter’s education to the communities. The The staff in-charge were regularly conducting parent, structures in the Philippines where the children could Foundation did not have a practice of endorsing candidates. organizations/association meetings to discuss the situation of participate, contribute and make recommendations. children at home, in community and school; to update about The Voter’s Education only discussed criteria on choosing the the general issues affecting the community; and to make Last May 2016, ERDA held a National Children’s Assembly on right candidates or leader of the locality and country. recommendations. the issue of Child Laborer. More than 80 child leaders/BCA Volunteers from academe and human rights group were among representatives attended the activity. They presented their the resource persons. While they managed their homes, families and communities, reports and prepared their action plan. Child leaders from Support services and activities for children, families and the organized parents/CWGs, helped and facilitated ERDA’s Metro Manila acted as the facilitators of the assembly. programs, services and projects. Theirs was a great job and communities were facilitated by foreign and local volunteers, contribution in building communities. ERDA continued to strengthen, enhance and develop livelihood friends, supporters, university students and donors: activities and other initiatives from communities. The 226 • Dr. Jochem Renz, a German doctor, conducted his regular ERDA has been one of the Non-Government Organizations Community Managed Savings and Credit Associations Medical Mission to children and families in three covered areas – (NGOs) that promoted, advocated and realized Child (CoMSCAs) were organized by ABK 3 LEAP Child Labor Muntinlupa, and . Participation as a Right. It was very important to recognize prevention Project in Sugarcane Plantation. These CoMSCAs • One Hundred Twenty (120) children participated in the Feeding children as active participants in their development, protection had 5,549 total members with more than 21 Million Pesos Program supported by Food for the Hungry; and were also and facilitating their basic needs in consideration of the combined accumulated savings. More than 26 Million were trained how to brush properly by Help@Hand volunteers. They children’s evolving capacity. One strategy to realize child distributed for learners. also donated toothbrushes. participation has been the formation of children/youth • These children also received bath soap and personal health kits associations/organizations. Since ERDA started helping children ERDA formed two (2) Cooperatives, one in Manila and another from Johnsons and Johnsons. in their education, training and development, organizing has in Caloocan City. Both cooperatives were for enhancement. The been considered as part of the whole, integrated, connected Cooperative in Caloocan has been active and moving forward • Supporters, friends shared their blessings during the Christmas life of the children. The social development workers and while the cooperative in Manila needed a thorough assessment Season through gift-giving, games and parties - Chua Family, San partners organizations have formed and strengthened 90 and improvement. Beda College, Lord’s Way, Aspire Tech, ABS-CBN’s ASAP Share-a- Toy. Barangay Children Associations (BCAs). Twenty-four (24) of ERDA together with leaders and parents set up and firmed up them were from areas where ERDA had the ABK 3 LEAP Child • Cherry Mobile through its Cherry Hears Caravan Project gave two (2) social protection groups. CoMSCA has firmed up social Labor prevention Project. hearing check-ups to 200 children and adults. protection services to its members, too. Members agreed to • Telstra Foundation Philippines Grant Expo showcased the hand- The BCAs had their own activities and projects. Children contribute an amount based on their capacity and agreement painted products of SaBaNa. activities were focused on some community issues that they (i.e. regularity of contribution, monthly or weekly). The fund could support like community cleanliness, advocacy on Child allocated can be utilized by a member affected by disaster, • Foreign and local volunteers, university students conducted activities, helped deliver services to children like catch-up Rights, Child Participation, child labor prevention and drug sickness, death in the family among others as defined and /tutorials, feeding program, play, games, sports, storytelling, and prevention, and some tutorial sessions with children and recommended by members. product exhibits. advocacy on drugs, child labor, child’s participation. They ERDA facilitated the capacity building activities to parents, initiated sports activities, trainings, and participated in ERDA • Junior Educators Batch 2 – Forty (40) children underwent leader, children and youth in various modalities and content and community events. trainings and facilitated catch-up and tutorial sessions to children. 5 ERDA participated in international, national, local, o Organized Associations (parents, children) organizational advocacies in relation to children and youth. o Community Management Savings and Credit Association • Policies and Laws on Children (CoMSCA) – 226 groups with 5,549 members, and • The Congress (Lower House) already drafted the legislative ₱21,086675.00 combined accumulated savings, agenda when it opened the session after the National ₱26,938,588.00 loan fund that was distributed to 4,770 Election. (The Number 1 Legislative priority bill was the members who availed loans Death Penalty.) The Number 2 Legislative priority bill was Strategic Planning for School Year 2017-2023 was completed lowering the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (MACR) and firmed up. In the last quarter of 2016 and early 2017, ERDA ERDA joined the calls like “No to Lowering of MACR”, Management and staff facilitated the following activities: “Children Not Criminals” and “No to Death Penalty.” - Consultation Meetings on Strategic Direction with • Continued the advocacy on Child Rights/ UN Convention on Management and Staff the Rights of the Child - Staff Orientations on different programs • No to Bullying o Community Managed Savings and Credit Association (CoMSCA) • No to Child Labor o Social Protection • Implementation of Child Protection Policies o Monitoring and Evaluation • Violence Against Children Policies o Community Organizing • “Save our School” c/o Indigenous People in Mindanao - Continuing Implementation of Transition Plan o Firmed-up Staffing • Integration of Sustainable Development Goals in the Philippines Plan of Action on Children o Consultation Meetings with Tie-up Partners o Orientation/ Training of Tie-up Partners (March, April, • Education Policies, K to 12 Program Implementation May 2017) • For the Children’s Month Celebration. the theme was Quality o Firming up Implementation of New Strategic Direction – Education for all children. More than One Million pencils April 2017 were collected for the poor children in the community. • Target, Deliverables, Programs and Services, Areas, • ERDA children participated in the celebration of World Day Budget, Policies, Guidelines (Program, Administrative, Against Child Labor (WDACL) that focused of Child Labor and Finance) – review, revision in progress, Monitoring and Supply Chain. Evaluation System, Resource and Mobilization, Fund Sourcing/ Raising - Administrative Concerns Staff • Joined De La Salle University – Center for Social Concern and Action on Localization of Sustainable Development Goals Movements/ Endorsement (by 16 February 2017) - (SDG). Space Utilization Continued the Capacity Building of the staff to enhance their September 10, 2016, Fr. Pierre Tritz, SJ said his goodbye. He knowledge, skills and attitude. lived his life to the fullest - made a difference in the lives of Facilitated Wrapping Up/ Closing-Out of ABK3-LEAP Project: many children, families and communities. Fr. Tritz’s mantra was - Exit Conference in Municipalities/ Provinces where the “God will Provide” and his legacy continued to live on. project was implemented The accomplishments and successes of ERDA beneficiaries and - Endorsement of the Program to local structures and local programs for School Year 2016-17 were through the government commitment, work and contribution of the staff, Board of o Education (Learning Resource Centers, Mobile Schools, Trustees, partners, donors, supporters, friends, beneficiaries, Lists of Children that needed educational assistance) children, families, communities. Vision ERDA envisions a nation where all children will have access to quality education that they might have a decent human life and prepare them for a better future. Mission “Improve the quality of life of marginalized Filipino children and youth by providing greater access to basic education through educational assistance, capability building and advocacy activities while effectively strengthening their capacities, their families and stakeholders in the community Goals • to participate in initiatives and efforts toward ensuring access to quality basic education • to enable families to support and maintain their children in school; • to organize and develop functional children's and people organizations for them to effectively manage and sustain their own program / projects; • to raise the levels of awareness and participation of children, youth, women and families in addressing issues and concerns affecting them; • to ensure organizational viability and sustainability; • to promote and enhance staff's organizational commitment, professional competence and welfare towards the fulfillment of the mission of the foundation; and • to develop a systematic compilation and consolidation to serve as reference for the development of strategies, materials, and publications. 7 •Children/Youth Enrolled/Assisted Number of Children/Youth Enrolled/Assisted Grade/Year/Mode ABK3- LEAP Grand Total Regular Cases Child Labor in sugarcane plantation Kindergarten/Preschool (10 classes) 2,525 73 2,598 Elementary (G1-G6) 6,424 6,395 12,819 High School (G7-G12) 2,672 6,295 8,967 College 52 0 52 Alternative Learning System (ALS) 30 25 55 Technical/Vocational Education 0 75 75 TOTAL 11,703 12,863 24,566

•Children/Youth Completed/Graduated Based on Educational Level (Kindergarten, Elementary, High School, ALS, College, Tech/Voc) Number of Children/Youth Completed/Graduated Grade/Year Level Project Based Grand Total Time Bound – ABK LEAP Regular Case Child Labor in sugarcane plantation Kindergarten/Preschool 2,481 73 2,554 Elementary (G1-G6) 2,339 1,441 3,780 High School (G7-G12) 413 2,217 2,630 College 16 - 2,630 Alternative Learning System 30 75 105 (ALS) Technical/Vocational - 25 25 Education TOTAL 5,279 3,831 9,110 •Educational Support Sessions (Catch-up, Tutorials) Number of children/youth completed Non-Graded/Non-formal session Grand Total Completed/Session Child Labor areas/ Metro Manila Tie-ups Reading/Mathematics 120 720 840 Storytelling/Arts & Crafts, Games, Play, Theater, Child’s Rights, Utilizing Mobile 649 1,372 2,021 School Year 2016-2017 School & Learning Resource Centers TOTAL 769 2,092 2,861 Programs and Number of Beneficiaries Assisted by INTRAMUROS PRO INFANCIA FILIPINA for School Year 2016-2017

Number of Children, Covered Areas/ Programs and Services Youth and Adults Assisted Communities

Access to Basic Education Access to Basic Education • Educational Assistance Metro Manila • Educational Assistance (Elementary and High Luzon , school)50 , DavaoMarinduque (Elementary and High school) Visayas Iloilo • Preschool (Kindergarten) 1 class - 27 Mindanao Iloilo , Davao City, Davao del • College 2 Iloilo, DavaoNorte South , • Catch-up Program ARMM, 60 Metro Manila (Tutorial, Storytelling Sessions) • Preschool (Kindergarten) Metro Manila Family, Community Assistance Program Luzon , Visayas Iloilo • Children’s Advocacy 70 Mindanao Metro ManilaSouth Cotabato, , • Capacity Building to Children, Adults • College 30 Metro Manila • Strengthening Structures, Metro Manila Staff/ Teachers Training, Developmental Capacity Building to Visayas Iloilo, Children,52 Parents and Mindanao Metro ManilaSouth Cotabato, Davao Activities Partners TOTAL 291

i I n t r a m u r o s P r o I n f a n c i a F i l i p i n a FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017

Amount Donated for School Year 2016-2017 €7,994.90 ₱411,737.35 January 29, 2016, OR#48514 Fund Balance Last School Year 2015 – 2016 0.00 Actual Expenses for School Year 2016-2017 ₱393,500.00 Remaining Balance for SY 2016-2017 ₱18,237.35

BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES Number of Beneficiaries Programs and Services Fund Allocation Actual Expenses Fund Balance Assisted (Children, Youth & Adults Access to Basic Education • Educational Assistance 50 100,000 100,000 0 (Elementary and High school) • Preschool (Kindergarten) 1 class - 27 33,500.00 33,500.00 0 • College 2 10,000.00 10,000.00 0 • Catch-up Program 60 40,000.00 40,000.00 0 (Tutorial, Storytelling Sessions) Family, Community Assistance Program • Children’s Advocacy 70 40,000.00 40,000.00 0 • Capacity Building to Children, Adults 30 40,000.00 40,000.00 0 Staff/ Teachers Training, Developmental Activities 52 58,237.35 50,000.00 8,237.35 Promotional Materials 10,000.00 0 10,000.00 Monitoring/ Evaluation/ Administrative 80,000.00 80,000.00 0 TOTAL 291 411,737.35 393,500.00 18,237.35 ii Area Coverage • METRO MANILA • Malabon City • Marikina City • Caloocan City • Manila City • Muntinlupa City • Navotas City • City • KALINGA • BULACAN • NUEVA ECIJA • LAGUNA • • MARINDUQUE • ROMBLON • • • CAPIZ • ILOILO • • CEBU • • MISAMIS ORIENTAL • DAVAO CITY • • • • SULTAN KUDARAT • COTABATO CITY • AGUSAN DEL NORTE • SURIGAO DEL SUR 9 Access to Education taught to them. At an early age, it might be too Preschool Program difficult for them to comprehend some of the concepts. Storytelling and games made the For School Year 2016-17, ERDA’s 101 Preschool discussion of their rights and responsibilities classes helped the children and even their easier to understand. parents prepare their entry to formal education. Through the preschool curriculum, preschoolers Children could have vivid imaginations. They developed their physical, mental, social and could be physically in a certain place but their academic skills. Two thousand five hundred minds could bring them to a different world. twenty five preschoolers successfully completed Educational field trips helped to open the eyes of the preschool program. Readiness of children in the children to a different world and learn new simple writing, reading, mathematics were evident things. They visited museums and parks where in most children. they see all the beautiful artworks, nature and animals. Different activities or class programs during Nutrition Month, Buwan ng Wikang Filipino, In all the activities, the participation of the parents Children’s Month, Christmas Party, Educational were evident. During the regular parent-teacher’s Field Trip and Family Day provided different meeting, the teachers always made it a point to learning experiences for the children. show the importance of the active participation of parents not just in the extra-curricular activities In the Nutrition Month (March), the children but also in the whole academic learning enjoyed and learned how to prepare simple and experience of their children. yet nutritious meal. There were some children who were not accustomed to eating fruits and Having a background in music, one of the ERDA vegetables. With the presence of their foreign volunteers, Joy Stengel made time to classmates, they were able to try eating them. teach songs to ERDA SaBaNa children. Her choir Some even liked the fruits and vegetables and visited Fr. Tritz and offered songs to him to his told their teachers that they would start eating delight. She also visited a preschool center in them at home. Caloocan for a music session.

A fun-filled day with the children and parents were The Preschool Graduation Ceremony was the experienced during their Family Day activity. culminating activity of their 10-month journey. Songs, dance and games were enjoyed by the Children were happy to receive their certificate of children and their families. It was a time to bond completion and ribbons for their special awards. with the children and with the other families as they tried their game strategies for the different The children were inspired to pursue their dreams games that aimed to foster camaraderie and and do better in the next step of their education. sportsmanship to the children. Motor skills and Parents were very proud of the achievements of mental abilities of children were also developed their children. As attested by the parents in the through the different games played. community, preschoolers who completed their kindergarten education in an ERDA preschool In celebration of Children’s Month, the basic class did well in their first year of formal rights of and responsibilities of children were education. Elementary & The annual school distribution activity in ERDA communities brings out the High School bayanihan spirit of Filipino tradition of helping one another.

Educational ERDA has always grateful to all the stakeholders who always made the A s s i s t a n c e school distribution a success; to the schools and the barangays for the use In the regular Educational Assistance of their venue during the distribution; Program: and to the parents and child leaders • 6,424 elementary who volunteered to assist.

• 2,672 high school The children and parents were very • 52 college happy about the educational assistance from ERDA. Children were • 30 ALS students excited to receive their supplies and were assisted/enrolled and 12,863 uniforms that they would use for the children were provided assistance new school year. They also shared through the time bound program some of their supplies with their other focused on child labor in sugarcane siblings like the notebooks, pens and plantation. pencils. As one of the children said, she was very happy to receive the The elementary and high school school supplies and uniforms from students enrolled in schools received ERDA because she knew that it would at the beginning of the school year greatly help her parents who could not basic school supplies with bag and a afford to buy new things for them. school uniform. A small amount of Because of the supplies, she could monetary assistance was given as well continue to go to school and work on to cover some of the miscellaneous her dreams of becoming a teacher. expenses in school. For the college students, monetary assistance was There were 2,752 children who provided for their expenses such as graduated from elementary and high books, projects, uniforms, food and school in the regular cases; and 3,658 transportation allowance. from the time-bound project. Distribution of School Supplies

ERDA beneficiaries with their parents and guardians from Barangay 20, Tondo, Manila gathered in the Delpan Sports Complex for the annual distribution of school supplies and miscellaneous support. In this area alone, ERDA assisted 400 EAP beneficiaries in elementary and high school level for School Year 2016-17. Barangay 20 is composed of two (2) communities – Isla Puting Bato and Parola.

Supposedly, the rainy season would start in the month of June but the effect of El Nino could still be felt in the whole country due to climate change. The venue where the distribution was held was not exempted from the heat. Parents and children endured it, patiently waited for their names to be called, and queued to receive the miscellaneous fee and school supplies from ERDA staff and parent leaders.

The official opening of classes for the public school was on June 13, 2016. Children were excited to attend their classes with their new bags packed with school supplies like notebooks, ballpens, rulers, writing pads, short and long bond papers and envelops. For elementary, the supplies included crayons and pencils while for high school there were additional university and graph notebooks. 13 • To enable the learner to gain more Through these sessions, the learners In the ABK 3 LEAP, ERDA worked Alternative complex reading, writing and developed cooperation among with schools and other non- numeracy skills to meet their self- themselves, built their self-confidence government sectors to implement L e a r n i n g defensed learning goals and and were assisted in the direction that the ALS program. The Foundation acquire skills they need to improve they wanted to take in life. supported the students by System (ALS) their economic status and function providing the educational needs of more effectively in society. the students and the learners. ERDA piloted the direct implementation of ALS program of the ERDA has been implementing ALS – government ALS A&E (Accreditation A&E Program since School Year 2009- and Equivalency) more than 8 years 2010. The Foundation targeted the out ago in Tondo, Manila. of school youth/children. ERDA was accredited by the Department of ALS A&E Program was intended for Education to facilitate ALS - A&E. The children, youth and adults who were Instructional Manager (IM) was not able to complete 13 years of accredited by the Department of learning, attend the formal school Education (DepEd). Presently, ERDA system or who have dropped out of is piloting the program in SABANA, formal elementary or secondary Tondo, Manila. education. Target learners have been: ALS – A&E curriculum is competency- based and equivalent to the formal • Disadvantaged Out-of-school school curriculum. youth/Children • Street children ALS – A&E is still an evolving program • Child labors with the following objectives: • Indigenous children/people • To provide a means of assessing Thirty (30) out of school youth Performance of the levels of literacy, non-formal completed their ALS module and took ERDA ALS students learning achievements, based on a the A&E Examination. ERDA was very based on the results national curriculum framework proud as 100% of the learners passed covering basic and functional the examination, received their (national) – 50% to education, skills and competencies certification, and had the option to 60% ALS students who continue to go to back formal higher took the A&E Test • To offer an alternative pathway for education for a college degree last passed. out-of-school youths and adults to 2016. The 30 graduates of SY 2016-17 earn an educational qualifications have not yet taken the A&E Test. comparable to the formal primary As part of the support provided for the and secondary school systems and learners, they attended team building and life planning sessions. Successful Graduated College/ University Assisted Students

There were 16 assisted students who If donors would like to support the completed their college and university students, they would allocate fund for education. miscellaneous expenses and transportation. This was the number of ERDA’s programs focused on access students who have successfully to basic education of the poor children graduated from state/city universities particularly those who dropped out and were scholars in private schools: from school and at risk of dropping-out from school. • 3 Bachelor of Science in Psychology – City University In the Philippines, 13 years of basic education would start from • 2 Bachelor of Science in Kindergarten, elementary, high school Accountancy – City University and alternative learning. Poor children • 4 Bachelor of Science in Education dreamt, wished to finish college – State University/College education to land a job and help their families especially to support the • 1 Bachelor of Science in Business education of their siblings. Administration – City University • 1 Bachelor of Science in Hence, ERDA and some donors Information Technology – City helped several children to continue University their college or university education. The Foundation encouraged them to • 2 Bachelor of Science in Human take the entrance exam in a state, city Resource Management – Private or municipal college or university for a School minimal payment. There have also • 2 AB Mass Communication – City been private schools that opened University and Private School some scholarships program slots to students. If they passed the entrance • 1 Bachelor of Science in Marine or qualifying examination, they would Transportation – Private School be scholars of this school with minimal Total = 16 Graduates expenses. 15 Ten: a number which signifies perfection which is equivalent also to the number of years that I have been with ERDA Foundation. I am Irene P. Olipendo, a graduate of Central Philippine Unuversity from AB Mass Communication Program. My family resides at Brgy. Imbang Grande, Passi City, Iloilo. I am the former President of the National Federation of Children's Associations in the Philippines (NaFeCAP).

For almost a half of my life, ERDA taught me to be a better person; to be molded with strong faith to God; to be confident but humble enough to accept flaws; and to work hard and strive for excellence. With ERDA, I experienced lots of things that I am pretty sure I never imagined to happen - staying in a hotel, experiencing ocean park, riding the airplane, be a Manila girl for a week, eating in a fast food chain, all these stuff and more. I knew that without ERDA I couldn’t experience all of these things because I am just living in the province which is difficult. With my father who works as a sugarcane planter and my mother who has no job, they would just earn a hundred per day. Everything was just a dream before and ERDA made it into reality.

I could still remember the very first time I attended a workshop by ERDA-ABK. I brought nothing with me - only talents and a little bit of shyness. I did not know how to communicate with the older ones because I was just ten years old back then. I was very vocal - an extrovert as what other people said. When they told me to be in front to deliver my declamation speech, I knew that it wasn’t that good but I received praises and applause. That was how the ERDA magic began. It would comfort you. It would make you realize you are excellent and you have the talent. Because of that declamation, I had been constantly asked to come to every ERDA seminar and workshop. From UN-CRC to Leadership Training Seminar and Arts Workshop, name it because I might have been present in those events. And at that very moment, I knew something bright awaited me. And what I imagined was true! I graduated as Batch Salutatorian of Imbang Grande Elementary School because I was trained and honed the ERDA way.

Then came High School journey which had also a big impact to my life. I entered Passi National High School with hope and honor that I was on the 2nd level of my academic journey. I joined several contests such as Declamation contests, Extemporaneous Contests and Sports Competitions. I also became the President of Supreme Student Government (SSG) for the SY 2011-2012 which made my High School years challenging but memorable. I learned how to communicate with my fellow students, balance my time and be open to suggestions and opinions of others. While holding the position as the SSG President, the most blissful task that I encountered in my journey in ERDA was being the President of the National Federation of Children’s Association in the Philippines (NaFeCAP). It was a back to back responsibility with the two organizations I committed to. I met lots of smart and able young leaders all over the country. They had strong wit, passionate and hard working which I was very impressed. I enjoyed every moment that I had with the young leaders. I appreciated every little thing I learned from them.

College was never easy. It felt like I was suddenly brought into another world. Since I studied in Iloilo City, I was 50 km. away from home. I struggled because of home sickness and being lonely. I knew no one in the city. I had no relatives that I could run to whenever I felt alone and was having a hard time. I was not used to busy streets and full of crowded people. That time, what I had was a dream - to make our life better than what we had. While in college, I joined different organizations. I became the Literary Editor of The Voice Prints: The Official College Publication of College of Arts and Sciences. I was also active in student leadership. I became the Vice Governor and OIC Governor of the College. I was awarded as an Outstanding Governor of Central Philippine University Republic (CPUR), the highest student governing body of CPU at the end of the school year. I also joined the CPU Research Symposium with my research study entitled, From Internet to the Big Screen: A Comparative Analysis of “Diary ng Panget” Wattpad and Movie Versions where I grabbed the 3rd Place Best Research Paper under the Humanities and Mass Communication Category.

The most significant part of my college journey was joining Centralite 2017: The Official Yearbook Publication of Central Philippine University. I was able to travel to Hong Kong for free and enjoyed the once in a lifetime Disneyland Experience. I could affirm what other people say that travelling would lead to experience and those experiences would help you to be better. May 2017 was a good month. I received good news that I would be graduating as Cum Laude which I could honestly say that it was something I worked to the bone.

Despite these little achievements of mine, I know ERDA did the biggest impact to all of it. Like a domino effect, I started with ERDA when I was young and the result of my training were these little achievements. I once stumbled and fell but as always you should have the courage to stand up and pick your broken pieces once Irene P. Olipendo again. with her proud parent and friends. I am greatly thankful to Fr. Pierre Tritz, S.J. for helping lots of Filipino children including me. Wherever he is right now, I know that he is happy with what we’ve accomplished as ERDA Kids. I am also thankful to Ma’am Lynn G. Rivera, for not only being a good adviser but also a mother. I will always put in my mind the values that you taught me about life. Once an ERDAnian will forever be an ERDAnian. Great Thanks to Intramuros Pro Infancia for the support and inspiration they gave me. It was my sixth year in grade school when I first became an ERDA beneficiary. Probably, I can confidently say, it was my good grades that I qualified to the assistance or scholarship. At first, I asked myself what is that ERDA? Can I benefit on that foundation or what will it do to me? So many questions are kept rounding and wondering in my young mind that time.

I remember myself before, seating in front of a row at the pre-school class room at the back of our barangay. Yes it’s actually my first day attending the meeting of Barangay Children’s Association (BCA) after my mother (who is an officer of parents in ERDA) told me to attend that monthly meeting. It is being held every last Sunday of the Month. It is where the agenda regarding the happenings and events in ERDA, children’s issues, activities, performance in school were being discussed. That monthly meeting became part of my entire life in ERDA Foundation. I became inspired to the past BCA presidents, whenever they are speaking in front of my fellow beneficiaries in awe. I got amazed on how they spoke. That was the very first time I told to myself and even declared that I want to be like them- to be a LEADER.

Yes, I pursued that ambition and had undergone so many trainings, seminars and workshops about leadership and many more. I remembered my first seminar held in San Andres, Manila on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and learned lots of precautionary measures and to be prepared before, during and after the disaster. I was able to express myself confidently and managed to get out of my comfort zone. Of course, because that was my very first seminar in ERDA, I showed to others that I can work and express myself well.

Months and years had passed, I participated and enjoyed so much trainings, seminars, workshops and capacity buildings as well. It’s in ERDA Foundation that all of my first times were happened- first time to went on such grand hotels, resorts and other establishments, first time to eat authentic and classy foods, first time to attend such formal and prestigious seminars and first time to meet different big personalities in different industries or fields. In those unforgettable memories to be considered, I learned so many things to enjoy life while learning and inspiring.

I became President of the Barangay Children’s Association named Kaakibat mo Batang Muntinlupa (KBM) in the area of San Guillermo for two consecutive years when I was in high school. I was also Elected Vice President of BCA in college. Thus, as a child leader of our area, I became the representative and delegate in many forum, seminars and workshops and shared my learning to my co-beneficiaries during the BCA meeting for them to gain the same knowledge I acquired from those experiences.

One of the highlights of being a leader and at the same time of being a simple and normal beneficiary of ERDA was that I once became a delegate of the 6th Jessell Rae Jorge Dillaton National Federation of Children’s Association in the Philippines (NaFeCAP) General Assembly & A decade of Anniversary Celebration held at Manila Grand Opera ERDA beneficiary from Hotel on October 27-29, 2011. Muntinlupa City . All the presidents of BCA in the whole Philippines were gathered and not just gathered but exchanged ideas and problems encountered and how to solve those issues in each designated groups. For three days we were able to build camaraderie and solidarity to each other. We got to know and became close with other beneficiaries and heard each story. Those three days and two nights of being in there had changed my ideas and perception in life- to persevere more and to care for other people. I had so much fun from that experience and I can say that it became already a part of my life. I will not forget those memories with my fellow beneficiaries who were also fighting and dreaming. We were one and we can understand each other.

Another memorable moment in ERDA was my experience at Cardona in Kuhala Bay Resort. I enjoyed so much from that activity where I learned to make puppets, showed my talent in theater acting, drama, and many more.

Moreover, the highlights of being a proud ERDA sponsored child in Muntinlupa City were its fieldtrips in different places- first time to ride in Space Shuttle, roller coaster at Enchanted Kingdom and first time to go there as well, first time to go to Bulacan for capacity building training in field, first time to experience rappelling, zip line and many more. I was able to conquer my fear.

Major accomplishment that I’m proud of as an ERDA beneficiary, I was being able to facilitate an orientation and seminar to my fellow youth and parents about the Human and Child’s Right. I was able to share my knowledge and inculcate to them the importance of our rights, protection, development and participation. These strong advocacies were actually why ERDA Foundation do exists- to protect every children and human. It is universal and cannot be changed.

Once again, I am JESSELL RAE JORGE DILLATON, 20- years of age boy, a leader, educator, a strong advocate of Human and Child’s Right and proud ERDA Foundation beneficiary. I inspire, I dream, and I believe… To God be all the Glory! 17 Happy and Inspiring Stories of ERDA assisted children and youth

To study is never easy. It I am Francis June Penetrante, one of the beneficiaries of ERDA Foundation at Daanbanwa II Elementary School, Lambunao, Iloilo. requires sacrifices, hard work and most of all money. Money to My family is in Daanbanwa, Lambunao, Iloilo but I lived and stayed with my Tita for the reason that my parents could not support all buy our uniforms, school our needs because of financial problems. We are six (6) in the family, I am the 5th child and I have 2 sisters and 3 brothers. My supplies and even to pay for our mother gets her earning from working with other families as house worker while my father used to be a farmer. I still remember the time when I was an elementary student. I used to asked for a piece of paper during examination and sometimes a pencil, eraser and miscellaneous and fees. I grew ballpen from my classmates. But when I was chosen as one of the ERDA beneficiaries, ERDA started giving me my school needs. It up from a very poor family in really helped my parents because instead of buying school supplies and uniforms, they used the money to buy food for the family. Brgy. Quipot, Janiuay, Iloilo. I have seven siblings that my In my high school years, I was an active beneficiary. I was once a BCA officer in our area. I attended several seminars and trainings parents cannot send us all to conducted by the College of Science and Technology (WVCST) - Extension Services Division to enhance my skills school. This is one of the major and knowledge which served as a bridge to earn an income. reason why I went school late. At the moment I am already 17 At the age of 15, I decided to work while studying. I tried several jobs like being an electrician, welder, computer technician and years old, an age which is I construction worker to sustain my daily allowances. With all the hardships and struggles, I finished my elementary and high school found awkward for an days with flying colors. I graduated as valedictorian in elementary and with honors in high school. I am studying at WVCST taking up elementary pupil. Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSME) and at the same time a working student under the Extension Services Division.

My parents started to enroll me Currently, while waiting for my papers to be approved, I spend my time helping my Aunt in her bakery in West Visayas State in elementary when I was ten. I University – Lambunao Campus. know it is very hard for them I express my great thanks to Fr. Tritz of ERDA Foundation - for his untiring support and kindness. May the Lord bless you and the because I have been the partner Foundation’s entire staff. Beinvenido Dago, Jr. of my parents in our house and ERDA beneficiary from Iloilo in farm.

Even if I was already enrolled, I was still often absent in school because I was asked by my father to help in the farm and sometimes to baby sit my younger siblings. Upon studying, my parents could hardly buy me uniform and school supplies and even pay my school fees.

From Grade 1 - Grade 4, I couldn’t remember a day wearing a uniform. Every time I was present in the classroom, my teacher always ask me if had a notebook, paper, or pencil because I brought nothing. My teacher would just provide for me then. I was so blessed I had kind teachers. When I reached Grade 5, I started to be aware of my age and develop the feeling of being shy of my situation. By then I told my parents that I would just stop going to school. I couldn’t even have my uniforms and notebooks. And it happened. After many days of being absent, my teachers had been worried of me.

One special day, my mother told me that my teacher asked me to go to school. Just of curiosity, I went to school the same day. And on that day, my teacher told me I needed to go back to school. They would give me school supplies, uniforms and they would pay for my school fees. I would be the recipient of ERDA Foundation. I felt so happy and encouraged to go back to school. Starting that day, I was inspired again to continue my studies. And now, I would graduate from Grade 6 and am feeling proud of the great help from ERDA Foundation. Val Alvin Sarme was one among the children assisted by ERDA Foundation in partnership with the University of Iloilo way back from 2001 to 2011 in Barangay Magsaysay, Municipality of Buenavista, Province of .

He came from Brgy. Magsaysay which happened to be a partner community of the said school. When the ERDA program reached their barangay, Val was a small restless boy who would always raise his hands to volunteer during training. He was such a mischievous boy but very active in every activity conducted for children in his barangay.

Val came from a humble family. During his childhood, his father worked as a porter in Buenavista wharf while his mother taught in a day care center under the DSWD in their barangay. He grew up in a small nipa hut near the center where his mother used to serve. Because Val was a diligent student during his elementary and high school days, his parents worked hard to send him to college by making both ends meet. Val is the only boy in the family but he has two sisters. Among the three, it was Val who continued and completed college education in one of the private colleges in Iloilo City.

Despite his mischief, Val was always elected as president of the barangay children’s association in their community. This was probably because of his being outspoken and was a jolly boy. As president, he always attended seminars and trainings conducted not only in Visayas but also in other parts of the country.

When he reached high school, Val showed strong signs of responsibility when he was elected representative of the child sector of the Visayas in the NAP-C through the help of ERDA. He would help conduct activities for his fellow children such as training on child rights and responsibilities and leadership. Because of his exposure in various trainings sponsored by ERDA and his participation in the NAPC, he has become more confident in speaking before a group of people. The Municipality of Buenavista where he resides has also engaged him in several child-related activities and the former municipal mayor Samuel Gumarin was always there ready to support him.

When he reached college in 2007, he enrolled at St. Therese MTC Colleges and took the course Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Throughout his college days, he was given financial assistance by ERDA. Through the activities he engaged in and spearheaded, NAPC would provide him an honorarium on a quarterly basis. These support from ERDA and NAPC proved to be a big help for his studies and for his family which they will forever appreciate.

It was during these days when difficult times were real for Val. Despite the support coming in, insufficiency would set in considering the meager income of his parents. There were times when he could not attend his class because he did not have enough money for his transportation expenses to cross from one island to another. When somebody got sick in the family, his parents would go out their way to borrow money from relatives and friends to bring a sick sister to a doctor. Val Arvin Sarme, ERDA beneficiary from Guimaras These hardships were lessons for Val to persevere. These challenges have become his way of channeling his energies into positive ways. He studied hard to get high grades for a scholarship opportunity ,and most of all for a company job placement which is part of the his school’s services.

True to his dream, before finishing his course, Val was qualified to take an examination for a job placement in one of the school’s international linkages - the Marlow Navigation. Fortunately, he passed and was qualified for deployment. His graduation from college in 2011 marked the start of his career and the good fortune for him and his family started pouring in.

Today, Val is still happily serving the same shipping company as a steward. He considers himself now fulfilled in his chosen career. Since his employment with Marlow, he has travelled the world for free and saved his family from the bondage of poverty. He continues to serve the company with loyalty for this serves as his bread and butter.

As a responsible son, Val has already built a durable house for the family. Although his parents are still engaged in the same work, he provides enough economic support for them. The younger sister who is sickly is now given a regular treatment. His parents no longer engage in borrowing when sickness strikes in their home because he is there as their support.

According to his mother, “Val is an epitome of a loving and responsible son who never fails to answer his financial and social obligation to his family and community, as well.” In fact, he has expressed his willingness to be involved in child-friendly activities once he gets home. He wishes to join in the future activities of ERDA as one of the facilitators. Val continues to meet other former child leaders he worked with in ERDA and NAPC whenever he goes home and gets their common time for a short fellowship with them.

While living with his parents, Val also dreams of building his own family when the right time and person come along.

What he is today is a picture of what Val had learned in his childhood contributed by various factors such as his home, his peers, his school and other social organizations particularly ERDA, his source of his relevant education for life. 19 It was in 2015 when ERDA first tried to develop the JEs. Since then, the first There were some difficulties experienced batch of JEs had already provided catch- Catch-up, by the volunteers as not all the children up sessions through to some 3,000 had the same levels of learning capacity. children. A second batch of JEs has Volunteers strived to work through the begun participating in capacity building Tutorial challenge by being more open and activities to prepare them more in Sessions, appreciative of the efforts of the children. facilitating their own catch-up sessions. Through friends and partners of ERDA, This school year, there were 2,861 children were able to visit the National children who participated in the catch-up. Developmental Museum. Different groups of children ERDA utilized the six (6) mobile school from Manila also visited Museo and 41 Learning Resource Centers Pambata, Ocean Park Adventure and (LRCs). Activities Dream Play. Imagination and creativity of children were sparked with the trips Through the assistance of volunteers - they made in these places that offered local and foreign students, professionals, exciting learning experiences. individuals and Junior Educators, simple lessons in Mathematics and English Students from local schools like De La were shared to the students in the Salle University, De La Salle – College primary level. of St. Benilde, San Beda College, and St. Theresa’s College gave tutorial The volunteers made sure that with their sessions. They had Math, English and every session, the children would have Values Formation learning sessions with an enjoyable experience in learning the children. Some also helped prepare lessons. It was a different experience of teaching learning materials for the learning compared to their interactions in Mathemagica and DEAR (Math and a school setup as more learnings were Reading) sessions to be used for the done through games, storytelling and conduct of Catch-up Program in the other interactive activities. Volunteers covered areas of ERDA. also prepared different materials to convey the lessons more to the students The first batch of Junior Educators (JEs) they were teaching. The major part of has continued to provide Catch-up and their volunteer work was to provide storytelling sessions to the children in tutorial sessions. The volunteers taught their communities. The children enjoyed some Math and English to children at the stories and lessons that that the JEs SaBaNa Center. Volunteers took time to imparted to them at the end of every prepare visual materials and enjoyable sessions which is full of games and fun games for their lessons. learning. In the trainings, the JEs were introduced Mathemagica and DEAR to circle time and learning in corners. The Catch-up sessions would be based Sessions for the Junior learning through play. In “Circle Time,” participants were gathered at the Educators beginning and end of the session. As a group they had preliminary activities and Peer teaching through tutorials has introductions of lessons. Toward the always been part of ERDA’s strategy to end, they had the processing of the develop the good study habits of the activities (in small groups) held in the children and improve their grades. “learning corners.” In Learning Corners, children had a chance to choose specific In ERDA’s new Strategic Direction, peer corners that caught their interests and teaching would be given more emphasis were focused on specific activities. Arts and focus through the Catch-up and crafts, puzzles, counting, storytelling Program. and building were some of the Learning Corners. Although, ERDA has been implementing the Catch-up program in some of the Assigned in one Corner, JEs needed to areas, it would be more intensified and prepare an activity /lesson and learning purposive. Pre- and post-test grades of materials as part of a dry-run workshop. the target children (particularly in Math With few more practices, longer and Reading) would be recorded to preparation time and learning, JEs could monitor their progress in school. easily facilitate their own catch-up sessions. To help in the implementation of the Catch-up Program, ERDA would be At the end of the training series, Ms. imploring assistance from student Tadeo reminded the JEs that when volunteers, parent leaders and the conducting their catch-up sessions, they ERDA Junior Educators (JE) for the should always put in mind the following: Catch-up facilitator. The JEs will be the competence, group work, use of local ones to mainly conduct the Catch-up materials, emphasis on Philippine culture sessions in their communities. and tradition, availability and utilization of appropriate materials, individual work, The first and second batch of JEs playful, interactive, circle time, working in underwent several capacity building corners, child friendly and thematic. activities for the Mathemagica and Having these in their Catch-up would DEAR (drop everything and read) Catch- indicate a successful activity for them up Sessions that were facilitated by Ms. and the children that they would be Ann Francesca Tadeo. assisting. 21 Recollection and Value Paligsawit Formation Children from Caloocan and Quezon City organized a Paligsawit for their respective Children particularly the Grade 6 and 4th children’s associations. Paligsawit was a year high school students participated in day of festivity and competition among the Recollection in preparation for their the children in the field of arts. Child high school and college education and leaders took the initiative in preparing for moving in the teenage life. Recollection the activity. Children were delighted with encouraged participants to reflect on a day of dancing, singing, poster making their past and be thankful on their and essay writing. Unexpected talents experiences, learned and enhanced the from children were seen with the hope value of prayer as way of life, life skills, developing them more. Parents were motivate them to become good and proud to see their children performing and upright person. exceling.

The activity deepened the children’s CoMSA relationship with their own family, community and God. Children were Children from BaSeCo started to organize introduced and prepared to be equipped two (2) savings group called Community with good values. The activity taught Managed Savings Association (CoMSA). them to be concerned with their fellow The children started to appreciate and human beings but also with God’s other develop the value of saving. creation. They were trained to become a better person in all aspects of life. Sports Fest More than 300 children participated. Children from Manila enjoyed a day of games during their Sports Fest. Pinoy Educational Field Trip games like patintero and sipa were among the games that the children Part and component of afterschool and competed in. With all the gadgets brought developmental program for children about by technology, most of the children have been the educational field trips. were not familiar with the rules of the Children were given opportunities to visit games anymore. Parents and staff guided educational and interesting places. The them throughout the game. Children’s activity was an informal education where competitiveness during the games were the children learned through visual, seen but sportsmanship always prevailed. interaction and camaraderie. • Continuous conduct of training, fora • Child Led Disaster Risk and and session on the United Nations Management Session. This topic was Capacity Convention on the Rights of the Child. timely as the Philippines is preparing There were 40 batches of (around for the Big One – a massive 1,200 in all) participated in the earthquake to be caused by the Building sessions movement of fault lines. Participants showed interest and active • Reproductive Health. A need for this participation. Children themselves session was seen since there was an Activities for were asked to assess the risks which increasing rate of teenage pregnancy were present in their communities and in the communities of Tondo, Manila. made plans on how to go about it. Children and • Positive Discipline. Sessions on this were given to both children and • Anti-Bullying Session. Children were parents. More effective parenting given simple and basic awareness Youth skills were understood and a more and understanding about the Anti- conducive relationship was Bullying Act – protection of the law encouraged between parents and from any forms of bullying. Through ERDA beneficiaries have attended children. the discussions, children learned who various developmental activities that the usual targets of bullying are and gave them opportunity to improve as a • In the Children’s Leadership and what actions one should take when student and as a person. The learned Organizing Training, it was expected bullied. The importance of spreading knowledge, attitude and skills as well as to help each participant to discover love, happiness and respect and not the experiences and exposures surely their leadership potential because causing violence and adding pain to would always benefit them. Based on ERDA believe that a good leader can others were realized by the children. the activities, children learned good build a team, an organization and a things which were not usually taken up in nation. Through the activity, • Financial Literacy and Time & their regular classroom setup. participants were able to develop and Productivity Session. The topic was enhanced their leadership skills that given to the assisted college students. Children always looked forward to the they would then share with the other As they prepare for more different capacity building activities children in their community. They responsibilities, the sessions gave because of the rich experiences, realized that a good leader, one also them inputs and insights to effectively learning and enjoyment they would gain. needed to listen to others, welcome manage their time and be more These activities provided an avenue to suggestions and act on them. These efficient. Value of saving and the develop, raise and train good and child leaders are now more importance of money management responsible persons. responsible and confident in managing were also discussed. their children’s associations

23 Formation and Strengthening of Barangay Children’s Associations

There were 90 Barangay Children’s Association (BCAs) strengthened through capacity building, trainings, regular meetings, implementation of organization, project action plan, participation in children’s and community and advocacies on children’s issues and child’s rights..

The National Federation of Children’s Association of the Philippines (NaFeCAP) has been the existing federation of Barangay Children’s Association covering Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Being held every two years, the National General Assembly of children’s associations was combined with capacity building trainings.

In the assembly, the leaders of the associations presented their organization’s accomplishments and later on the action plan that they had prepared.

The Child Labor project – ABK 3 LEAP held their first National Children’s Convention last May 17- 20, 2016. More than 100 child leaders from ABK 3 LEAP covered areas participated in the convention. The child leaders reported their accomplishments.

Theater training was integrated in the activity. The children took workshops for the plan of action. Eight (8) child leaders in the direct areas in Metro Manila facilitated the convention. Family and Community Involvement /Participation

ERDA’s Program and services has They assisted the Social Workers to been holistic and integrated. The point follow-up the children in the schools, of entry in the program for children is facilitated the regular parent’s meeting access to education. For the families and supported other programs that and communities, ERDA engaged affected them towards development parents and community/ barangay and actions. leaders to be active participants and support system in the programs, Organized groups had their own services and activities initiated and activities and projects in the implemented by ERDA Foundation. communities in coordination with the barangays and other organizations. Organized community watch groups These organizations/ associations set were the key direct partners in the their own association rules, by-laws, development and success of the guidelines including election and program implementations. There were among others. Members of parent’s nine (9) parent’s associations organization underwent capacity federated in Metro Manila areas with building/training programs. Firmed-up more than 2,500 members, 12 regular training programs for the Community Watch Groups (CWGs) member-parents were on leadership, formed in the time-bound areas in organizational management, child labor area. parenting, organizing, teambuilding, skills training, livelihood, cooperatives, ERDA worked particularly with various inputs on child’s rights, issues, organizations and schools in Luzon, children’s laws and other related Visayas and Mindanao. There were topics on children, community and more than 50 parent’s associations family issues and other skills training formed formally/informally and they that could be useful in their lives, in were helpful in the implementation of their own family and community. the programs for children. 25 The ABK 3 LEAP organized and Parents attended livelihood skills Livelihood sustained 226 COMSCA groups. With training on bead making, wine, ice the success of Community Managed cream, yogurt and candle making. This Credit and Savings Association activity was facilitated by DLSU Service Program (CoMSCA) for parents and Community Learning Program. ERDA partner Managed Savings Association organization in the provinces took extra efforts to provide skills training both for ERDA organized and monitored the (CoMSA) for children in the ABK areas, parents, adult and youth on Food two (2) cooperatives in Metro Manila, ERDA decided to replicate the program Preparation/ Preservation like rice City of Manila and Caloocan City. Both to all its areas. BaSeCo was the first to cake, peanut butter, dried fish, cooperatives were assessed and organize their parents and children to sausage, sardines, ham and salad. enhanced. The cooperative in manage their own groups respectively. Some parents ventured into small Caloocan started to improve their Children through Community Managed business to augment the family income. management and implementation of Savings Association (COMSA) learned the cooperatives. Members of the to save and manage their money while cooperative were still participating in their parents had an avenue where the different activities and services. they could loan while saving money as Social Protection Caloocan cooperative also expanded well. its membership and loaners. Fifty nine (59) regular members of both The organized cooperatives and Parents and children met every week to cooperatives accessed loans used for saving’s groups initiated to have a collect their savings. A small amount productive and providential purposes. Social Protection fund. Some called it for the social protection fund was They received loans ranging from Php “Social Insurance.” The cooperatives collected as well. These funds were for 5,000.00 to Php 33,000.00 depending had organized two (2) social protection emergency use of the members if they on their share. groups. In Caloocan, the cooperative got sick or hospitalized. If not used, the was called “Damayan.” In Manila, they Kabalikat sa Kaunlaran (KSK), social protection fund would be used in had the “Buligon.” Both social federated livelihood group gathering December when they would also have protection groups decided how much instead of holding annual convention. a cash-out of their savings and a small individually they would contribute The KSK members decided to conduct gathering, a celebration just in time for depending on the capacity of the annual gathering. They would like to the Christmas Season. For the parents, individual member. maintain and sustain the unity of the they would only use half of it for the facilitation of livelihood groups. There celebration while the other half was for CoMSCA system has integrated the were 60 members who attended, starting a small business for their social fund in the savings program. continued to have KSK Tanglaw group. Each group had around 15-25 The Buligon has registered 500 convention, KSK Christian singing members. members from SaBaNa parents. Each competition, KSK fund drive and KSK of them contributed Php 50.00 a year, liturgy. They were able to generate an Children and parents were looking Fifteen (15) members received medical income of Php 50,000.00 as subsidy forward in December for the cash-out. assistance fund for immediate family. fund for KSK activities. The KSK Particularly for the children, they could To date, Buligon has generated more activities have strengthened not wait to receive their savings as they or less Php 200,000.00 which they relationships and solidarity among plan to buy something for themselves deposited in the nearby bank. members and deepen their spirituality. and their families for Christmas. Parents Recollection

Parents attended and participated in Recollection. The importance of family was given focus. Emphasizing open communication with each member of the family has been one of the keys to a stable relationship. Parents reflected on their lives and strengthen their spirituality particularly leading the life of a Christian which has been a challenge in the present condition. Relationships among participants were built and established.

27 Cosmic Technologies extended Support Services medical assistance to those assessed the needs further medical care through check-up with a hearing specialist and Facilitated that provision of medicines.

Dr. Jochem Renz, a German doctor, benefitted children did his fourth medical mission at ERDA. He has been continuously sent by and families Kinderhilfe grenzelos, e.V. headed by Dr. Angelika Schultze to the Foundation.

Health and Nutrition Dr. Renz experienced another heartwarming medical mission for the Through partnership with other children in the ERDA direct area in organizations and steadfast support of Muntinlupa, and in the ERDA tie-up individuals, ERDA was able to provide areas in Bulacan and Laguna. For his assistance to families through medical missions, he has brought medicines and hearing check-up and feeding and vitamins from Action Medeor. program. The Department of Health-Manila Cosmic Technologies Inc. (Cherry through Dr. Yson conducted the Mobile) through their “Cherry Hears “Operation Circumcision” to 50 boys in Caravan” Project gave a hearing Tondo, Manila. The activity was check-up to 200 children and adults at initiated by the parent association. SaBaNa Center, Tondo. The activity was also in coordination with the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Philippine Institute for the Deaf. Before Health (ASMPH) students conducted the start of the ear check-up, health education sessions (Learning volunteers from the Philippine Institute Experiences in Communities) to for the Deaf gave a short learning parents in Bagong, Silangan, Quezon session on proper ear care. It was also City. an opportunity for the doctors to touch Mr. Kristian Rankloo, founder of base with the children and for the latter Help@Hand brought with him two big to not be afraid of the ear test that will luggages of toothbrushes and be administered. The free ear check- toothpaste for the children who have up included a hearing assessment, and participated in the ERDA SaBaNa psychological and speech assessment. Feeding Program. Hence, the Toothbrushing Program was born. One hundred twenty (120) children from Tondo came to the ERDA SaBaNa Center from Monday to Friday for their daily lunch. Through partnership with Food for the Hungry, these children (particularly elementary students who were relatively small or underweight) regularly ate the nutritious and healthy food prepared in the Center.

The support and assistance of the volunteer parents were commendable as they prepared the meals in the feeding program. Children with afternoon classes would come to the center before they would go to school while children with morning classes would drop by the center before heading home. Through the feeding program, children learned to eat different vegetables.

Foreign volunteers assisted in the feeding program at the SaBaNa Center. Some of them helped with the preparation of food while most of them helped to give out the food to the children. They also took turns in hanging out with the children to play and read when they have finished their meals. Also, the art skills of the volunteers were tested when they were asked to prepare on-the-spot place mats for the children.

With the success of the feeding program in ERDA SaBaNa, the ERDA areas in Muntinlupa and BaSeCo would also have their feeding program with 100 children for each area. Advocacies Participated/Initiated (ERDA, children, parents & communities) • No to Lowering the Minimum Age of • “No to Involvement of Children in Criminal Responsibility (MACR).” This Armed Conflict”. In Mindanao and was the second priority legislative some areas in the Philippines, armed agenda of the Lower House in groups still recruited children as Congress. ERDA together with combatants. international, national, local organizations, groups, individuals have been united on this advocacy. World Day Against

• United Nations Convention on the Child Labor Rights of the Child (UN CRC). ERDA’s partners in Visayas, Mindanao and the ERDA participated in the celebration of direct areas in Metro Manila continued World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL) to facilitate and conduct sessions, fora in the Philippines in St. Scholastica’s and trainings. Communities and College, Manila. The theme was "Walang schools were involved. Batang Naaabuso sa Paggawa ng Produkto. Walang Batang Naaabuso sa • “No to War on Drugs.” “No to Extra Paghatid ng Serbisyo." The focus of this Judicial Killings.” Initially, people were WDACL was on child labor and supply not reacting to the program of the chains. With 168 million children still in government on drugs. When more than child labor, there was a high risk that child 13,000 people and children were killed, labor might be present in all supply chains, they started to react. ERDA has been from agriculture to manufacturing, services in one with groups and organizations to to construction. “Stop Extra Judicial Killings.” Children were killed unintentionally or The whole day event was attended by accidentally. Government just treated almost 500 students from different public them as collateral damage. and private schools in Region 3, 4A and • “No to Child Labor”. ERDA still National Capital Region; and children from continues to advocate child labor non-government organizations (NGOs) like issues and concerns. ERDA Foundation and Laura Vicuña. The WDACL 2016 Program included small • “Education Advocacy – K to 12”. This group discussions on Child Labor and was to promote and advocate the Supply Chain, Skills Workshops, Batang Kinder to Grade 12 educational system. Malaya Quiz Bee, Speech Choir ERDA held sessions for the parents. Competition, Presentation of Statement Some parents were not completely and Awarding of Winners. aware of the implementation of the program. The ERDA staff were invited to be • “No to Violence Against Children.” This facilitators of the group discussions while has been a continuing advocacy. The ERDA-SaBaNa children were invited to Council for the Welfare of Children present the Doxology and Batang Malaya (CWC) initiated research and other jingle. activities on this particular concern. 31 • Children’s Month Celebration

The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) organized the major activity with the theme “Kalidad ng Edukasyon para sa Lahat ng Bata” (Quality Education for All Children) for the celebration of Children’s Month 2016. Before the actual day of the program, the CWC already aimed to collect 1 million pencils for the students who lacked school supplies especially pencils. Through the help of various organizations, the CWC was able to receive more than 3 million pencils. More than a thousand pencils came from ERDA.

The Philippines also wanted to beat Germany for holding the longest line (459.97 meters) of pencils in the Guinness Book of World Records. Hence, the One Million Lapis (Pencil) Campaign became the kick-off activity of this CWC led-program.

The ERDA children and parents from BaSeCo, Paco and Pandacan joined the formation of this longest line of pencils at the SM Mall of Asia. They and the other participants helped the Philippines reach the new record for the longest line of pencils which was at 859 meters.

• Integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Philippine Plan of Action particularly on children and localization of SDGs.

• “No to Bullying”. Held sessions on Bullying in schools and communities.

• “Positive Discipline”. Facilitated sessions to parents.

• “Save our Schools”. Advocacy in relation to Militarization of organized schools in some indigenous areas in Mindanao. “Not to military interventions”. Events/ Activities in Relation to Children Attended/ Participated • Juvenile Justice Congress – May 2016

• Forum on Listahan Database of Poor Families in National Capital Region – June 2016

• National forum on SOGIE based bullying in Philippine Education Setting – August 2016

• Launching of Situation of Filipino Children’s Report – Nov. 2016

• National Plan of Action for Children – Nov. 2016

• Children participated in the Philippine National Children’s Congress – May 2016

• Participated in the celebration of French Volunteering Day

• Local Government Units-Civil Society Organization Dialogue-Quezon City, discussed issues & concerns of children – Sept. 2016

• Youth Summit – some children from Quezon City participated – Nov. 2016

• Children & Youth Forum initiated by Local Government of Caloocan City – Nov. 2016

• Children were invited and participated to Christmas and gift-giving activities – Dec. 2016

• Bata Muna “Mini Me Presidential Debate”

• C2C Child Facilitator’s Training

• ASEAN Children’s Forum

• Ako para sa Bata Conference

• National Children’s Conference - Facilitator’s Training

• World Day Against Child Labor

• FGD – United Nation Population Fund Activity

• National Children’s Month Celebration

• Convergence of Program to Combat Child Labor

• Launching Strategic Helpdesks for Information, Education, Livelihood and other Development Interventions (SHIELD) • Tree Planting Activity in coordination with DENR, Quezon City 33 Fr. Pierre Thimer Tritz, SJ Founder of ERDA Group, Priest 1914 – 2016 Vision Fulfilled

40 years after the Preschool Program of ERDA Foundation was conceived and implemented, the vision of Fr. Pierre Tritz to provide preparatory education to children before entering the basic education was fulfilled through the implementation of the Kindergarten to Senior Highschool (K to 12) Program of the Government. The realization of this vision is our success!

The Preschool (PS) Program facilitated more than 300,000 preschoolers from 1977 to 2017 nationwide, including the 2,525 preschoolers for SY 2016 – 2017. Congratulations and Thank you! To all the people, institutions who helped, assisted and supported the Filipino children through Fr. Tritz, ERDA Foundation, its staff and partners - our sincere and heartfelt gratitude.

School Year 2016-17 was the last and final year of ERDA Preschool Program. 35 • Endorsement of Program, structures, Wrapping Up/ group, lists of children to local associations/organizations and local governments, both municipal and Close-out of ABK3 barangay: o Education Learning Resource LEAP Project Centers (LRCs), Mobile Schools, Lists of Children who needed educational assistance for follow-up ABK3 LEAP was the time bound program focused on Child Labor in Sugarcane o Organized groups like Child Labor Plantations. This project was in Education Task Force, parent partnership with World Vision and Child associations, children’s associations, Fund. There were other organizations community watch groups (CWGs) involved. ERDA worked closely with the Department of Labor & Employment o Community Managed Savings and (DOLE) and Department of Education Credit Association (CoMSCA) – 226 (DepEd). groups in different communities, with more than 5,549 members and The program was implemented for more P21,086,675.00 combined than 4 ½ years and it has helped more accumulated savings, than 54,000 child laborers and children at P26,938,588.00 loans distributed to risk in the sugarcane plantation areas. members who availed loans. ERDA has assisted 12,863 children and facilitated the following activities in closing- • Firmed-up consultation with out the project: stakeholders to continue some programs and the advocacy against • Held Exit Conference in Municipalities, Child Labor. Provinces where the project was implemented. Local government unit staff, Mayor, Councilors, • ERDA Foundation, World Vision and representatives from the governor’s Child Fund presented to the Secretary office, various sectors, parents, of the Department of Labor & children, barangay representatives/ Employment (DOLE) the organized groups, school Accomplishment Report of the project, representatives participated in the exit last 2nd quarter of 2016. conference. • COMPASSION ERDA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Dimension Program Program Components Completion of We cherish the poor and needy children as Education 1.1 Education Program 1.11 Educational Assistance our main concern and deserving of our Support Program Strategic Planning compassion, protection and care. We seek 1.12 Catch-up Program to be of service to others, so as to develop 1.13 Alternative Learning Program

and nurture the best in them. Family Support 2.1 Livelihood Assistance 2.11 Membership in CoMSCA groups 2017-2018 • COMPETENCE 2.12 Membership in cooperatives

ERDA has completed and firmed-up We strive to accomplish our work well, 2.2 Social Protection Facilitation 2.21 Facilitating linkages to available Strategic Planning for 2017-2023. Since making the best of our resources at hand, social protection programs 2016, ERDA has started transition process including our time and talents, in order to Community 3.1 Organizing Children and 3.11 Formation of functional Support Parents children’s and parents’ of the new Strategic Structure and in 2017, deliver quality service in the best interests associations

2nd quarter will start the implementation of the children and our other stakeholders. 3.2 Strengthening Community 3.21 Strengthening BCPCs/LCPCs and realization: Structures towards functionality • CHARACTER Participation 4.1 Participation Program 4.11 Children’s Participation VISION We insist on honesty and integrity at all 4.12 Parents’ Participation ERDA envisions a nation where all times. We honor our commitments and 4.13 Community Participation children and youth will have access to take responsibility for our actions. We ERDA PROGRAM FRAMEWORK quality education and holistic development respect the inherent worth and dignity of in a supportive environment for a better each person. We do our share as life. responsible stewards in safeguarding our environment. MISSION • COLLABORATION Improve the quality of life of marginalized Filipino children and youth through We work in partnership with our education and support programs in benefactors who support us in our mission. partnership with their families, schools and We seek and encourage the participation communities. of families, schools and communities in promoting the best interest of the children. CORE VALUES We create synergies and expand These basic principles, rooted in the opportunities through partnerships and Gospel values, represent our highest networking with other organizations and priorities and deeply held beliefs, and institutions. guide our actions as an organization and STRATEGY TO EMPLOY as its individual. • Holistic/ Integrated • COMPASSION • Direct Approach (with ERDA Staff • COMPETENCE working in the community) • CHARACTER • Working with Partners / Tie-up, • COLLABORATION Network / Complementation • Programs and Program Components 37 Trustees held meetings, dialogues to set the strategic directions, continue the process of:

• Discussion/dialogue on the Vision, Mission, Goals (VMG), Core Values, Programs, Deliverables, Target, communities/areas, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Firming-up of staff. Meeting/communication with tie-up partners in relation to termination and continuity of partnerships. • Firming-up/transition process. Adaption/ ERDA Group - Board of Trustees approval of the new strategic plan, VMG, Core Values, Programs, Deliverables, Target communities/areas, Monitoring and Evaluation School Year 2016-2017

• Fund-raising, Resource Mobilization, Budgeting

• Policies, Guidelines (Programs, Administrative, Atty. Anthony Charlemagne C. Mr. Nestor P. BONOAN Finance) Review, revision, firming-up YU Auditor Chairman • Evaluation/Monitoring Mrs. Belinda O. CUNANAN • Space Utilization Mr. Rodolfo P. ANG Public Relations Officer Vice Chairman • Movement of the people/staff Fr. Arturo M. BORJA, SJ • Staff/partners orientation and training Fr. Aristotle C. DY, SJ Trustee o Strategic plan/orientation President Mr. Jonathan T. GOTIANUN o Program (Education, Livelihood, CoMSCA, Mrs. Ma. Teresa D. INGLES Trustee Social Protection, Community Organizing & Vice President for External Fr. J. Cesar R. MARIN, SJ Monitoring & Evaluation) Affairs Trustee o Deliverables Mrs. Susan V. SULIT Vice President for Internal Mr. Edison U. SIAN • Assessment of the Transition & Implementation Affairs Trustee of Strategic Plan Judge Ma. Josefina S.J. TORRES Mr. Mariano John L. TAN. Jr. Secretary Trustee

Mr. Dobbin A. TAN Fr. Manuel A. UY, SJ Treasurer Trustee Volunteers, Partners, Friends of ERDA

39 ERDA has welcomed the volunteers both During weekends, volunteers prepared local and international for their volunteer physical activities that the children would works, and different outreach activities. enjoy. Tiffany, a basketball player, led a basic basketball clinic; Maureen and ERDA Foundation was showered with Dominique facilitated a Zumba session for blessings from France where young the children and mothers; and Domitille, French students came for their volunteer Clemence P., Laurine and Clemence L. work – Manon Dilles, an engineering prepared the simple Cross-fit session for student from Lille, France; Benoit Seurat, the children and parents. Tiffany D'Andrea, Maureen Ruiz, Veronique Onisoamianarivo, Benjamin These were nice breaks for the children Fraisse, and Etienne Meng of Kids from their academic lessons, and for Solidarity; Clemence LeLay, Clemence parents who regularly volunteered for the Picard, Laurine Rague and Domitille Vey feeding program. They also visited the of Scouts Guides de France; and Joy National Museum to admire some of the Stengel, Ecole de Management de art works that are part of heritage of the Strasbourg; Helene Begue and Ludivine Philippines. Birhart, and of course, Philippine Gayatao. The children in SaBaNa made the stay of Manon Dilies, one of ERDA’s foreign the volunteers more memorable because a volunteers, came in time for the annual send-off party were given to them. distribution rush. She was able to see the Children together with the staff and parent distribution of supplies and met the leaders prepared a short program for beneficiaries from Barangay 20, Tondo them. Dance and Song numbers were and Navotas. Together with the parents prepared and “Thank You” letter and card and children, she helped them repacked from the children were given. A small the individual bags and supplies and hand “salu-salo,” prepared food were them personally to the children. Manon contributed by the staff, and parents for had a great day as she was able to see the them as gratitude for the work they have happy faces of children receiving their new done for the children. school supplies. The volunteers were surprised, happy for The children and volunteers easily made the good gestures of the children. In connections. Basic French words were return, some volunteers would come back also introduced to the children. In return to ERDA and prepare Crepe, French the children taught their “ates” and “kuyas” pancake for the children. Some volunteers some Filipino words. initiated fund raising activity for the benefit of these children, ERDA beneficiaries. On weekdays, the volunteers assisted in the Feeding Program at SaBaNa Center. Merci Beaucoup! ERDA has been thankful to the various Foreign Intern Medical Partnership institutions local and international, • Yeyoung Kim • Department of Health – Manila and agencies and schools for facilitating the Volunteers Quezon City needs of our beneficiaries through ERDA wish all our • Kinderhilfe grenzelos, e.V. - Dr. Partnership, Grants, Scholarship Program, • Manon Dilles friends abundance Jochem Renz National Service Training Program • Joy Stengel of blessings and (NSTP), Exposure Visits and Trips, • Enfance Foundation • Philippine Gayatao Community Service Program, Outreach good health for Program, Education and Training Needs, • Helen Begue Institutions them to continue Bazaars, other events and activities. • Ludivine Birhart • E-NET Philippines - Cambodian to visit and share ERDA also acknowledged that our • Kids Solidarity Religious Group their blessings to beneficiaries became recipients of CSR • Benoit Seurat others especially programs, anniversary and Christmas • Tiffany D'Andrea • Lord’s Way Marriage Encounter group celebration of international and local to the children. • Maureen Ruiz Companies company, • Veronique Onisoamianarivo • Cosmic Technologies Inc. (Cherry Fr. Tritz, ERDA and beneficiaries were • Benjamin Fraisse Mobile) always delighted, privileged and humbled to be visited by our donors, benefactors, • Etienne Meng • Happy U Event supporters and friends: • Scouts Guides de France • Juicy Cologne • Clemence LeLay • Telstra Philippines School Year 2016-2017 • Clemence Picard • Accenture Funders • Laurine Rague • LBC • Hugues Rolin of ERDA Belgique • Domitille Vey • Aspire Tech Philippines • ABS-CBN – ASAP Schools • Philippe Dembour, Donor of ERDA Local Individuals Belgique Philippines • De La Salle University (DLSU) • Sunday Funtalera • Pag-asa Group of Japan Ladies • DLSU – College of Saint Benilde • Bryan Chua • Mitsch Schreiner, Kinderhilfe • Ateneo School of Medicine and Public • Nida Chua Philippinen eV Pirmasens Health • San Beda College • Lovenna Cadano • Jean Marie Tritz and Christian Jean Paul Fages of ERDA Centre Europe • Xavier School Foreign Individual • St. Theresa’s College • Kristian Rankloo of Help@Hand • Gilles Tropel • Students of Marist College Eastwood, • Symrise Australia • Telstra • Students of University of Bongzu • Miriam College 41 Photo: College Activity in partnership with Accenture Thank You Very Much Funders, Donors of ERDA To our funders and donors, we thank you for your relentless support to the Thank You disadvantaged children.

INSTITUTIONS A Better Chance Foundation INDIVIDUALS Andrew Gotianun Foundation Lia Katrina Lopez Aidons Les Enfants du Monde Donors in Memory of Andrew Anonymous Guam Lilia Manahan Asia Pacific Ladies Friendship Society Gotianun Fund: Christiane Vayer Lily Lim Association Suisse Raoul Follereau • Collier International Phils, Inc Elaine Larida Rai ERDA Belgique Philippines Lynn Rivera • Nippon Formworks & Construction Elizabeth Reyes ERDA Centre Europe Ma. Elena Ingeniero Corp Evangeline Hemsley Help at Hand Sweden Ateneo School of Medicine and Ma. Lucille Velez Jean Marie Tritz Help at Hand/ IBM Public Health Manolo & Maribel Gallego John Tritz Intramuros Pro Infancia Filipina BM Holdings Margarita Alfonso Julie Ann Masias Groenwold International Katolische Mission De La Salle University Martin Tan Marc Andre Von Allmen Japan Times Readers Fund East West Bank Rebecca Galang Norbert & Monica Reitel Kids Solidarity Fiestra Greetings Rez Negapatan Kinderhilfe Philippinen e.V. Pirmasens Filinvest City Corporate Foundation Robert Gonzales Kinderhilfe Philippinen e.V. A Day with Fr. Tritz Funds FilInvest Land Inc. Ronald & Annabelle Chua Saarbrücken Foundation for the Advancement of Alvin Tejada Ryan & Dess Lim Komazawa Park International School Food Science and Technology Betty Reyes Tina Go Les Amis des Enfants du Monde Happy 3K & MGL C. Tan Venus Mejia Missio Papstliche Missionswerk - Hizon Laboratories Carol Suarez Vicky Aguda Armilla Austria Ignajo Foundation Inc. Corazon Leus Vicky Ng Tan Pag-asa Germany International Container Terminal Culanag Family Pag-asa Group of Japan Services,Inc. Drs. Adrien & Jocelyn Quidlat SOS Enfants De Manille MCKS Food for the Hungry Edwin Yap Ursulinenschule Notre Dame-Siena College of Eufemia Estrada US – Department of Labor General Santos City Gilbert Andres World Vision Development Foundation Rockwell Land Corporation Jocelyn and Mondiza Que Symrise, Inc. Jocelyn Que Maraming Desclee Family Endowment Fund Xavier School Inc. John Sunglao Rolin Family Endownment Fund John Paul Claudio Alfredo delos Angeles Scholarship Action Medeor Jol Tresvalles Fund Dra. Angelika Schultz Josefine Sy Salamat Po! Gregoria Cayco Estate Fund St. Augustine Publications Joseph Yap Doña Isabel Garcia Trust Estate Nexxus Technologies Flordeliza Punongbayan Fund Gokongwie Brothers Foundation Julie Liza Villanueva 43 ERDA Staff Conference, Seminars Trainings, Fora attended

Capacity and Team Building – DLSU - National Anti-Poverty Commission Break the Silence – Stairway Fd. Center for Social Concern and (NAPC) Summit MMR Industry Summit Non-Stock, Action Financial Management for NGOs Non-Profit Foundations ASEAN Consultation on Creating an Philippine Coalition on Volunteerism – Philippine Development Plan Forum Enabling Environment for Child Volunteering Forum Participation NCSD General, Midyear Assembly Positive Discipline – PETA NGO Forum on Strengthening E-NET Philippines General Assembly Partnership for Nutrition Action in National Baseline Survey on Violence Caucus of Development NGO’s Metro Manila Against Children (CODE NGO) General Assembly National Consultation on Sexual Consultation on Philippine Against Community Managed Savings and Orientation Gender Identity and Child Trafficking Credit Association Training Expression (SOGIE) Launching Situationer of Filipino Society of Jesus Social Apostolate DSWD – National Workshop on Children Report Focus on Colloquium Philippines Action Planning for Education Violence Against Children Catholic Social Teaching Training Ako para sa Bata Conference National Family Week Community Organizing The Employees’ Compensation Orientation/Training Minimum Age of Criminal Program (ECP) Responsibility Orientation Social Protection Orientation/Training Labor Law on Everyday HR Trauma Informed Care Training Transaction & Application in an Monitoring and Evaluation NGO Setting Orientation/Training ASEAN Human Rights Summit The 3rd Patient Forum on Universal Annual Retreat - Ignatian Spirituality Workshop of the Formulation on the Health Care ERDA Staff Team Building Unified Memorandum Circular on LCPC International Trends on Universal BAZAARS: Social Protection • St. Ignatius Day Bazaar National Plan of Action for Children • TELSTRA Foundation Philippines’ (NPAC) Consultation Meeting United Nations Children's Fund Grant Expo (UNICEF) Partner Meeting on Angat Buhay - OVP (Office of the Vice • French Volunteering Day Bazaar Parenting Support Interventions President) Anti-Poverty • San Beda College Bazaar Framework • DLSU Bazaar EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (ERDA) FOUNDATION, INC. 45