Send 130 needy Filipino Amerasians to school

Thanks to you and our other generous donors we have raised over USD $8,464 towards this project on GlobalGiving. To date we have received 68 donations for this project. Our goal is still USD $20,000 but we are already moving forward with the amount raised, which will help fund 40 Filipino Amerasian children for a year!

PAGA continues with its busy calendar of events and services for assisting the development of our beneficiaries, and here are some of the activities from the past few months:

In November we gave an update presentation to members of the Manila Elks Lodge, a charitable fraternal organization and an important PAGA donor.

The annual December Christmas activities brought joy to the PAGA community. 146 beneficiaries and family members attended and enjoyed the food, Christmas baskets, games, prizes, and gifts.

On January 18 a Dental Clinic was conducted at the state-of-the-art facilities of National University's College of Dentistry. 34 beneficiaries availed of the free dental services.

Other areas of financial support during the past few months are:

Educational Assistance - P 13,525 USD $690 for (graduation expenses, books, uniforms, enrollment, etc.) 

Disaster Relief - P 3,000 USD $60 (damages caused by Typhoon Tisoy)

Health Care - P 5,650 USD $110 (hospitalization, meds) 

Again, sincere thanks to all who support our mission of improving the lives of Filipino Amerasian children!

Thanks to you, our generous donors, we have raised over USD $8,394 towards this project. Our goal was, and still is, USD $20,000 but we are already moving forward with the amount raised, which will fund 40 Filipino Amerasian children for a year!

This is update #2 since the fundraiser promotion period, which ended on June 28. PAGA continues with its calendar of events and services for assisting the development of our beneficiaries.

Here are some of the activities that PAGA has sponsored or participated in since the previous update report, through mid-November:

EDUCATION

Patricia B., graduated - BS Mechanical Engineering (TIP Manila) She finished the course on October 29, 2019, will join the graduation rites on April 2020. She is currently taking up review classes in preparation for board exam in February 2020 at the Prime Mechanical Review Training Center.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Five beneficiaries received a total of P7,800 for various educational expenses including uniforms, OJT fees, books, and Immersion.

HEALTH-CARE

Jennyvie D., Grade 12, Humanities and Social Science Strands – provided with P1,680 for diagnostic procedure and laboratory fee to rule out abnormal size of the neck. Results presented on September 30,2019 showed no evidence of mass. She was advised to refrain from over stressing her throat.

Dental Care Program – just received NU’s approval of the Dental Care program for PAGA beneficiaries. Working on the transportation logistics.

PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Seminar on “Promoting Self Care for Children and their Parents” with a team of resource persons from Angeles City Social Welfare and Development Office and DSWD Region 3.

Held on October 5, 2019 at Conference Hall, Barangay Balibago, Angeles City. 16 (8 students and 8 parents) attended and actively participated in the workshop. The seminar was timely and as they became abreast with the current societal concerns and how they can apply the learning as part of self-care. The total expenses of the activity were P6,194.00.

“On-Line Career Assessment Test” Guidance for Career Planning. The free career assessments for our Junior and Senior High students is courtesy of Mr. Malcolm Pick, National Director of Profiles Asia Pacific, Inc., a friend referral of Mr. F. Holz. 

Held on October 26, 2019, 12 students (5 Grade 10 and 7 Grade 12) took the On-line Career Assessment Test that was conducted at the PAGA office in two batches. At the end of the activity, the students were asked about their experience and lessons learned taking the online assessment test, some of their responses are:

- The test was not easy, especially since it has a time limit, focus is very important.

- Read and understand the instructions carefully as well as the questions.

- Very timely, because soon, school tests, submission of projects and research might be on-line; and we’re able to experience it here in PAGA.

Thanks again for your donations. They are critical to our ongoing support and services.

Thanks to you, our generous donors, we have raised over USD $6,600 towards this project. Our goal was, and still is, USD $20,000 but we are already moving forward with the amount raised, which will fund 40 Filipino Amerasian children for a year!

Since the fundraiser promotion period, which ended on June 28, PAGA has continued with its busy calendar of events and services for assisting the development of our beneficiaries.

Here are some of the activities that PAGA has sponsored or participated in since the fundraiser:

US Flag Day - 10 youth and 1 parent attended the activity on June 10 upon the invitation from the Manila Elks Lodge 761. Social worker Phen and program assistant Axil also attended. 5 PAGA youth served as flag bearers and were thankful for the experience and appreciated learning about some of America’s patriotic customs and practices. Each one also received a school bag filled with school supplies.

4th of July Celebration - at the Corinthian Carpark in Makati City. 10 beneficiaries participated and were accompanied by social workers Phen and Rory.

Dental Health Care clinic - July 27, targeting 50 youth

Self Care and Self Management seminar - Aug 17, targeting 30 youth and parents

This seminar provided beneficiaries and parent knowledge about protecting one's self during periods of stress and difficult situations. It also aimed to raise awareness on certain laws to protect women and children against acts of violence, in particular, the Anti-Violence against Women and Children Act of 2004 (R.A. 9262).

A Resource Person from the Makati City Social Welfare Development Office facilitated the seminar.

Interactive Workshop for College and Senior HS - Aug 31, targeting 38 youth

Thanks again for your donations. They are critical to our ongoing support and services.

With much appreciation,

Terry Haas

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