Gender Equality Philippines Project #26078

#StandWithGirls in the Philippines!

by FundLife International

Project Report | Sep 10, 2024
Empowering Youth Through Inclusive Education

By Kimberly Lopez | Head of Operations

Fun after-school training session.

Dear Valued Partners,

We are thrilled to share the progress FundLife has made in Q3 of 2024, all thanks to your unwavering support. Your generosity has enabled us to continue providing essential education, empowering vulnerable youth, promoting gender equality, and fostering safe environments through play and sports across the Philippines.

With your help, we’ve addressed critical challenges like educational inequality, menstrual health, and gender empowerment, ensuring lasting, positive change. Below are the key highlights of the impact your support has made this quarter:

Mentorship for Vulnerable Girls: We conducted 19 sessions for over 180 vulnerable adolescent girls, focusing on protection, abuse awareness, and digital literacy, equipping them with the tools to stay safe online and offline.
Learning Festival: Engaged 131 learners, 50% of whom were girls, in an academic festival that boosted their confidence and social skills, with top performers receiving school supplies as rewards.
Futsal Tournament: Supported 25 female and 5 non-binary players in a local futsal event, with two teams finishing 3rd place. The regular futsal sessions have significantly improved teamwork and skills.
Career Orientation: Guided 42 female and non-binary high school students in Tacloban as they explored career paths, inspired by young professionals who shared their journeys.
Capacity Building: Trained 32 youth mentors and teachers in a workshop focused on empowering girls in sports, which will impact an additional 200 adolescent girls in the Dulag area.
Menstrual Health Curriculum: Launched a play-based curriculum on menstrual health, breaking cultural taboos and offering vital education for menstruating individuals, supported by the Tacloban City Health Office.
Gender Inclusion Policy: Evaluated and refined our Gender Equality and Equity Policy to ensure greater inclusivity and effectiveness in our programs.

These achievements reflect the transformative power of education, mentorship, and sports. None of this would have been possible without your steadfast partnership. Together, we will continue to expand our reach and create brighter futures for more vulnerable youth.

Thank you for your continued support and belief in our mission.

Great collaboration during leadership workshop.

A life story sharing from one of the girls.

Girl players participate in community parade.

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May 16, 2024
The Power of Sports and Innovative Education

By Kimberly Lopez | Project Leader

Girls attentively participate in the mentorship.

Dear Valued Supporters,

We are excited to share with you the detailed progress we have made in Q1 and Q2 2024, thanks to your generous support and unwavering dedication to our cause.

Through our unique approach of combining sports and innovative education, we have been able to engage and empower highly vulnerable adolescent girls in Grades 11 and 12 who have been struggling with their academic performance since the COVID-19 pandemic. With your help, we have expanded our program to 11 public schools in Tacloban, reaching an additional 165 girls.

Other notable milestones achieved by FundLife at the start of 2024 are as follows:

Co-hosted the Tacloban Mayor's Cup 2024 Futsal Tournament with the Department of Education - Tacloban Division at the Generation Amazing Community Club (GACC) located at Brgy 106, Sto. Niño, Tacloban City. The tournament was a resounding success, with 56 girls aged 13-17 participating in 25 exciting futsal matches. The competition not only provided an opportunity for the girls to showcase their skills but also served as a platform to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.

Organized the Girls Community League (GCL) Festival, a special edition of our GCL initiative. During the event, we distributed hygiene kits to 83 girls, which included sanitary pads, soap, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and cologne. The girls also participated in a Champions session with a local female Champion, Architect Danisa May Fuentebella, who shared her inspiring story and emphasized the importance of sports in teaching valuable life skills such as perseverance, discipline, collaboration, and self-confidence.Currently, the GCLF involves 106 girls from two age categories - U14 (14 years old and under) and U17 (17 years old and under). Since the kick-off ceremony, the girls have played 60 matches every Saturday morning, totaling up to 15 hours of play. Alongside these play sessions, we have organized mentorship sessions on mental health awareness, personal wellness, and developing good study habits to ensure that these girls receive comprehensive support and guidance.

Initiated the Move for Equity Campaign, which was held in celebration of International Women's Day. The campaign saw the participation of 74 individuals, 23 of whom were males and 51 of whom were females. Through a Zumba activity, we highlighted the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle for all participants and promoting gender equality.

Delivered a two-day capacity-building training on Gender Violence for 29 senior high school coordinators, school guidance counselors, youth mentors, and youth leaders. The training equipped the participants with knowledge of laws related to gender-based violence and oriented them on the reporting mechanisms so they can respond adequately should these cases happen in the community. We believe that education and awareness are crucial in addressing gender-based violence and creating a safer and more inclusive community for all.

We are genuinely excited to continue this journey together in the upcoming months and look forward to the endless possibilities. Your steadfast support has been an unwavering source of hope, fueling our determination to push forward in our mission to #StandwithGirls.

Thank you once again for your invaluable contribution to our cause.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Girls Community League special edition kick-off.

U14 Girls during their exciting futsal matches

In-depth learning about Gender-Based Violence.

A group of girls having fun during a quiz.

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Jan 14, 2024
Ending 2023 With Smiles, Impact and Social Entrepreneurship

By Marko Kasic | Executive Director

Marian, one of GGT's graduates

Dear valued Supporters,

Firstly, Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. We hope those celebrating the holiday season have a festive and healthy break.

As we kick off 2024, we are thrilled to share the incredible impact your generous support has had on the Girls Got This project in Cebu, Philippines, over the past three months.

One major accomplishment is the successful finalization of mental health and resiliency sessions for the Cebu Cohort, providing vital tools for young girls to navigate life's challenges. Additionally, your ongoing contributions played a crucial role in concluding FundLife's COVID-19 Emergency Response for Girls in Cebu, ensuring the well-being of vulnerable girls during these challenging times and helping them deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 crisis across Cebu.

Our Social Enterprise Pathway Challenge was a resounding success, empowering over 50 young women to develop business proposals and get them thinking critically about becoming self-employed rather than trying to apply for regular employment. On December 23, the final 8 participants showcased their entrepreneurial spirit, pitching their businesses to a panel of esteemed business judges. Your support has helped turn dreams into tangible opportunities for these aspiring entrepreneurs.

Furthermore, FundLife conducted Case Management and Referral Pathway Systems Training, reinforcing child protection measures. The workshop focused on essential skills, including handling disclosures reporting abuses, neglect, and exploitation. This ensures a safer environment for the girls, with clear channels for addressing concerns.

Your ongoing commitment has transformed lives and created lasting change for all the girls touched by our work. We look forward to continuing this incredible journey together in the coming months.

We invite you to read a short story about Marian's journey, just one of the many girls who has benefited from the GGT programming over the last 24 months; https://www.girlsgotthis.org/post/ggt-champion-part-of-young-facilitators-during-the-4th-national-plan-of-action-for-children

Thank you for being a beacon of hope for the Girls Got This project and allowing us to increase our reach and impact.

With gratitude,

End of year annual meeting attended by GGT staff

The benefits of joining GGT sessions

Celebrating Human Rights Awareness Week

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