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Relevant background information
In addition to larger programmes, such as that organised by PLAN International,
a number of small programmes have existed in the Philippines since the 1980s often associated with Street Children. Eight of the readers have been translated, with adaptations, into Ilocarno and examples are held in the Child-to-Child, London, office. Copies can be made.
Childhope
Programme to involve disadvantaged children in the improvement of their own health and that of others
Childhope has been active since the 1990s and is concerned largely with urban children. It reaches out to urban poor, working children, out-of school children, and children in centres but particularly to children who live and work on the streets.
Currently about 200 ‘Junior Health Workers’ are trained and active.
A wide variety of problems are addressed including drugs and HIV/AIDS awareness and training and discussion sessions help to develop communication, decision making and other life skills. Parents and community members are also involved, some voluntarily and some paid. The project fulfils vital needs and receives support from a number of local and international sources. Read more
PLAN International
Rural school based programme concentrating on the improvement of health and nutrition
The programme started in 2002 in schools in Kapangan. It targets elementary school children in grades 4, 5, and 6. Five schools are currently involved. Activities are carried out mainly through school health clubs and are aimed at enhancing the existing Teacher-Parent and Child approach recommended by the Department of Education. Training is provided and Child-to-Child materials used. The six-step approach is recommended. Read more
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Pabahay Tuluyan
Pabahay Tuluyan was founded in 1988 as an alternative education centre for rehabilitating street children.
Bahay utilises the Child-to-Child approach in which former street children lead the way in working with children in rehabilitation, since adults are often incapable of seeing the world through the eyes of a street child.
The children in treatment are also enrolled in regular schools, and Global Family funds assist the center in covering school-related costs such as uniforms and tuition.
This project will continue until 1 April 2007.
Date: 2005
Source: Mennonite Central Committee.
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