Give a Back to School Kit to Children in Cebu

On behalf of Save the Children Philippines, thank you for your support to give a back-to-school kit to children in Cebu. 

We are pleased to share a meaningful milestone in our collective effort to support education and uplift vulnerable learners in the community.

With your help, we were able to provide  328 of the most in-need students of Marigondon Elementary School with a  Back-to-School Kits in preparation for the upcoming school year opening on June 8. Apart from this,we also donated cleaning materials to the school to support their upcoming clean up drive before the school opening day.

Each student received a fully equipped backpack containing essential learning and daily-use materials, including:

• Backpack
• 8 writing and composition notebooks
• Plastic envelope and brown envelope
• Folder
• Ruler
• Pencil case
• Crayons
• Pencils
• Eraser and sharpener
• Scissors
• Glue
• Lunch box (Lunch Blox)
• Tumbler
• Hard hat

These carefully curated kits ensure that every child has the necessary tools to start the school year with confidence and readiness. 

The timely distribution of these kits is especially critical as it comes just ahead of the school opening on June 8. For many families, the cost of school supplies can be a significant barrier to education and this is exacerbated by the rise of prices in commodities due to the oil crisis. By providing these complete kits:

• Students are better prepared to participate actively in class from Day 1
• Parents are relieved from immediate financial pressure associated with school opening expenses
• Learners gain a sense of dignity, motivation, and belonging as they begin the academic year equipped like their peers

This initiative directly contributes to:

• Improved school readiness and attendance
• Enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes
• Strengthened community trust and support for education initiatives

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners and donors whose generosity made this intervention possible. Your support is helping ensure that no child is left behind as the new school year begins.

Together, we are creating brighter beginnings for 328 learners—just in time for the first day of school and we hope you would continue to support our mission.