The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday unveiled “Letters to VP Sara,” an initiative that places children’s voices at the core of efforts to address the learning crisis.
The United Nations Children’s Fund on Tuesday unveiled “Letters to VP Sara,” an initiative that places children’s voices at the core of efforts to address the learning crisis.
The UNICEF official presented the letters to Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte the letter listing the wishes of learners all over the Philippines.The UN General Assembly proclaimed January 24 as International Day of Education , a day to celebrate the crucial role of education for peace and development.
“Let us work together to ensure that our education system empowers our young people to navigate lives, challenges with 21st century skills, resilience, leadership, and strength of character as they join us in reshaping and rebuilding a better and stronger Philippines,” Duterte added. UNICEF also shared that many schools in the Philippines lack facilities and human resources to help children with their lessons.
Viah from Bagumbayan Central School in Legazpi City thanked Duterte for taking care of teachers, saying that “happy teachers will make them efficient, effective and dedicated teachers.” “My wish is for us to have food. I hope I can also have uniforms,” Matuy Balenton, a child belonging to the Aeta tribe studying in Dinalupihan, Bataan said.
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