“The Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”      Mother Theresa was once asked “How can we ever end poverty?” She replied with one simple word…”Share”.

Many Filipino people live in extreme poverty. More than one of four children in developing countries are expected to drop out of school, and every year 10 million under aged girls are married against their will.

By giving them education you are giving them a chance to climb out of poverty by their own means.

A father can get a job and create a business that provides a steady income, roof over his and his family’s head and food on the table. A little boy gets to start school and learn to read and write. A young girl can avoid getting married and becoming a mother – while being a child herself. We all deserve to be educated to have a better life. 

By: Mary Claire D. Peña