By Julieann Jones | Grants Associate
Hello!
In the wake of Typhoon Lawin in 2016 and Typhoon Ompong in 2018, our objective was to address ongoing recovery needs in the Philippines by conducting work that had the power to impact entire communities. We identified two schools in Cagayan province where we felt our work would make a meaningful difference and equip local communities with a safe and disaster-resilient place for children to learn.
Our team exhibited significant resilience as they worked through environmental, logistic, and communication challenges in addition to COVID-19 adaptations. I am thrilled to say that even with the added challenges, both Dadda and Agani Elementary Schools are now complete! We held a handover ceremony for each community in late November and celebrated this wonderful accomplishment. Between the two finished schools, we worked on 15 classrooms and 11 other structures. This work has helped more than 460 students!
Thank you for supporting our efforts. Every contribution truly does make a difference. As we enter 2021, our team is already preparing to shift gears. If conditions surrounding COVID-19 continue to improve, we will be on track to begin working on new schools this coming March.
I look forward to updating you again soon!
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