Gender Equality Philippines Project #23373

Support 50 Muslim Girls to Become Nurses

by Asia America Initiative

Project Report | Apr 26, 2022
Students become Nurses - Cap, Badge, and Candle ceremony

By Albert Santoli | Project Leader

2024 Class Advancing March 2022

Dear Friends of AAI,

On March 15, 2022, the 2024 Nursing class graduated to the next level at Sulu State College School of Nursing. Asia America Initiative is an active sponsor of the Nursing students, providing study materials, uniforms, and tuition as well as medical books for the school library. We were very touched to see the young Muslim pre-Nursing students advance to become Student Nurses and begin their in-hospital practice for their 3rd year of studies. As the COVID-19 pandemic has receded, this year's ceremony was held in person.

"Excellence is a core value of the Sulu State College School of Nursing," states Dr. Charisma, the President of SSC and herself a licensed Registered Nurse. "These values pertain to producing globally competitive nurses guided by the principles of solidarity, professionalism, integrity, and commitment. The student nurses strived hard to adapt to the changes brought about by the new normal. They have shown perseverance and determination amidst difficulties and have finally arrived at this moment. The nursing cap for females and the badge for the male nursing students signifies servitude, respectability, and responsibility. The lighting of the candle signifies tradition, service, and acceptance of the challenges of the nursing profession."

The SSC School of Nursing has come far from its early days with assistance from AAI, regional donors, and local community members. The students prepare for standardized national exams and continue to achieve high scores which will bring them great success in their future endeavors. We congratulate the Class of 2024 for their achievements to date and wish them well in the hospital training.

Thank you for your past contribution. If you would like to continue your support, please click through this report. You may also be interested in becoming a long-term sponsor with a monthly donation. Your support helps female nursing students by providing the tools they need to succeed.

Support 50 Muslim Girls to Become Nurses

Wishing you peace,

Albert Santoli,

Nurses light the way

Candle signifies tradition, service and acceptance

A proud day for the young nurses who work so hard

The faculty celebrating after the ceremony!

The caps are ready to be given

Congratulations!

You are invited!

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