M E S S AG E S F R OM O U R PA R T N E R B E N E F I C I A R I E S : S OM E T R A N S L AT E D F R OM F I L I P I NO O R WA R AY
For me, farming is one of the most humble and noble work. Though I only earn a meagre income and cannot provide all the things that my children wish to have, I am still proud that I can give their basic needs. Tilling the land and planting vegetables or root crops cannot give you the assurance that you will have a good harvest. Attitude, values, perseverance and commitment to work also plays a vital role. Those are the things that I learned through the trainings that were conducted by Consuelo Foundation. We, the beneficiaries of demo farm are really grateful to God for sending Consuelo Foundation as an instrument of help which paves the way for the farmers like me to be equipped with the necessary skills and values. The Foundation will always be a part of our success. We will always bring the learnings that we obtain as we continue our journey in reaching our dreams.
The timeliness of response of Consuelo Foundation in the repair and refurbishment of Child Development Centers in Guiuan was one of the factors that paved the way in the fast recovery of these facilities that was damaged by the Super Typhoon Yolanda. Because of the effort that was exerted by the Foundation, children were able to experience comfort and safety, away from hazards and exposure to heat and rain. Furthermore, organizing their Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention Network in the municipality and capacity building of service providers gives hope to the children victims of abuse. Indeed, the Guiuananons, are very much grateful to the Foundation for giving the children utmost priority and for being a source of strength during their downfall.
MA R I A NO R A S . FA B I L L A R D e m o F a r m B e n e f i c i a r y
Z E N A I DA M . C U N A N A N M u n i c i p a l S o c i a l Wo r k e r , G u i u a n , E a s t e r n S a m a r
Education is essential to every human being. It is a lifelong process that needs to be reinforced throughout life. With the advent of education, people become more knowledgeable and productive. But it is also a reality that not everybody has the means of sending children to higher level of education thus with the commitment of giving hope and to serve the people especially so after the devastation of Super Typhoon Yolanda. Consuelo Foundation put up a technical-vocational school. It provides people with practical skills that can lead to a lifetime success. With this, we are really grateful to God for giving us a new hope through the goodness of Consuelo Foundation.
For us in Guiuan Integrated Micro- Entrepreneurs Association (GIMEA), Consuelo Foundation greatly helped us during the time when we had almost nothing. We were able to start a new microbusiness from the financial assistance that was extended to us by the Foundation. At present, we are receiving reasonable support that in one way or another helps us sustain our daily needs. Truly the Foundation has played a vital role in rebuilding our livelihood. For us, the Foundation will serve as our motivation as we continue to grapple the zenith of success.
S A B R I N A G AY DA - N A P U TO Te a c h e r , G i p o r l o s N a t i o n a l Tr a d e S c h o o l
G I M E A G u i u a n , E a s t e r n S a m a r
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