HeartBeat PH

Did you know that in 2018, the Philippines ranked last among 79 countries in reading comprehension and 78th in science and math? There are many issues when it comes to the Philippine Education System. Here are a few of them and the effects they could have on people's lives.

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"More than 1 billion tonnes of food produced in the world is lost or wasted yearly." - UN Environment Programme

It is important that we learn about our country's situation so that we may think of possible solutions to alleviate the issues. Here are some more facts about food waste to help us with that.

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"A person is food insecure when they lack regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development and an active and healthy life. This may be due to unavailability of food and/or lack of resources to obtain food." - FAO of the United Nations

More than 50 million Filipinos lack access to adequate food. It is one of the major reasons why malnutrition is prevalent in the country.

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Proper nutrition is important especially in the world today. With the threat of the virus, it's important we keep ourselves healthy and prepared against it. Here's some information that could help with that.

"Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients." - World Health Organization

It is one of the major causes of mortality among children below 5 years old. In the Philippines, around 33% of Filipino children experience stunted growth due to malnutrition. Here are some of the reasons why.

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Do you know that not everyone has the same educational opportunities as us? Especially children that are visually disabled. Let us learn about their situation. and think of posible solutions to help them obtain the right to knowledge.

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Come join us in learning about food poisoning! Let us know the causes, symptoms, and prevention of food poisoning, and let us share this information with our friends and family. As a result, we become a valuable contributor for a healthier community! ❤️

sources:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/food-poisoning/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356236
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-poisoning-prevention
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21167-food-poisoning

“The very right to be human is denied every day to hundreds of millions of people as a result of poverty, the unavailability of basic necessities such as food, jobs, water and shelter, education, health care and a healthy environment” - Nelson Mandela

We are HeartBeat PH. A youth organization that spreads awareness about poverty in the Philippines. According to sources, in 2021, the poverty rate in the Philippines is at 23.7 % because of the lack of access to basic needs such as food, water, health, etc. Therefore, this project is created to educate readers about the sustainable issues in the Philippines. More of our info can be found in this infographic posted.

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