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In celebration of Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, Ruby's inspiring journey takes center stage.

From a devoted wife and mother to a resilient entrepreneur, her story is one of perseverance.

From selling dishwashing liquid to embracing financial literacy through Save the Children and Wells Fargo's FREER Project, she is helping reshape her family's future one step at a time.

Read her full story: https://www.savethechildren.org.ph/our-work/our-stories/story/from-struggle-to-strength-a-mothers-journey-to-financial-empowerment/

Save the Children, in partnership with Wells Fargo, continues to support local entrepreneurs through the Financial Resilience towards Economic Recovery (FREER) Project!

In an entrepreneurship training for Community Savings Group (CSG) members in Navotas last May 25, participants built their confidence, resilience, and supportive networks.

The activity included comprehensive workshops, hands-on activities, and community asset mapping to help them capitalize on their valuable resources.

One of the program participants, Rhandz, shared his transformative experience, expressing that he learned a lot about entrepreneurship. He emphasized that FREER's business planning lectures made a significant impact on him as an aspiring entrepreneur.

"It made me fully equipped physically, mentally, and socially in taking business ventures. It might take a long way for me to become an entrepreneur, but with the knowledge from this training, I am seeing a brighter future in my business ahead of me," Rhandz said.

The FREER Project seeks to improve quality of life by providing people with financial knowledge, management skills, and resilience, enabling the community, especially women, to save money for business or emergencies.

Through the project, CSG members have significantly improved their businesses, dedicating their efforts to bettering their families, especially their children's lives. These success stories highlight the power of community and the drive to achieve more.

Together, let's foster a brighter future .

Our pride fever continues! 🏳️‍🌈🥹

We are proud to have stood with pride at the Pride Festival last Saturday, June 22.

Jhudiel, a member of the SaliwIndakan Dance Company, and Save the Children Advocate Adrian Lindayag represented the organization in front of an estimated 200,000-strong crowd.

Both delivered inspiring solidarity messages, emphasizing the importance of proudly discovering and embracing one's identity, values, and sense of belonging within the comfort and safety of their home.

"Ang isang batang kagaya ko ay dapat na mamuhay sa loob ng tahanan, paaralan, at komunidad na napapangalagaan ang karapatan at kalayaan. Hindi naaabuso at nahahatulan ng diskriminasyon batay sa aking anyo, edad, kasarian, at identidad," Jhudiel said.

Shout out to the child representatives and staff of SaliwIndakan, Bahay Tuluyan, SALIGAN, and Asmae Philippines for joining and making our contingent fun and meaningful during the march.

📷 Paul John Domalaon, Jane Paola Sison, Amos Jonah Ramos, and Sapphire Marilag Dulorzo

Continue celebrating pride with us, sign the Positive Parenting bill petition so every child, regardless of their , can grow up in a supportive and loving environment: https://www.savethechildren.org.ph/positive-parenting-petition/

Happy Pride ❤️🧡💛💚💙🩵💜

Don't miss the inspiring solidarity messages from 17-year-old Judiel and Save the Children Advocate Adrian Lindayag, speaking on behalf of Save the Children Philippines at the Pride Festival.

We are excited to share that this is the first Pride March where a representative from a group of children with diverse SOGIESC will join us on stage.

Visit us at booths #35 and #57 to learn about child safeguarding, play games, and win prizes! You can also join our march contingent in front of the Quezon City Hall Main Building at 2:15 p.m.

See you there!

March with us at the largest Pride event in Southeast Asia! 🏳️‍🌈🫰🏽

Save the Children Philippines is proud to stand as we join on June 22 (Saturday) at the Quezon Memorial Circle.

This year, we partnered with the Quezon City Government's Social Services Department and the Gender Development Unit to provide information on safeguarding and group psychosocial support.

Visit our two booths to learn more about children's rights, play games, and get stickers, fans, and much more.

More exciting details, soon!

Child leaders from Loon, Bien Unido, Clarin, and President Carlos P. Garcia in Bohol organized and hosted their own Child Rights and Protection Symposium.

Through workshops and discussions, the young participants gained valuable insights into how to advocate for and safeguard their well-being in their respective barangays.

Candy Añana, a child leader from Bien Unido, said the child symposium empowers children in their community to know their rights.

“Most of the participants kasi hindi nila alam ang mga rights nila and it helps them widen their knowledge about child rights and child protection at pwede nila itong i-share sa mga siblings nila and friends,” she said.

["Most of the participants don't know their rights, and this helps them broaden their knowledge about child rights and child protection. They can also share this with their siblings and friends.]

The symposium signifies the culmination of their training in the localization program on child rights and protection, overseen by Save the Children and the Ranao Women & Children Resource Center, Inc. - RWCRC.

In April and May, these child leaders participated in various training covering effective advocacy and communication skills, gender mainstreaming, and leadership development.

This effort aligns with the localization goals of Republic Act No. 10821, commonly referred to as the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children.

Some recipients of our conditional cash assistance are now finding additional support for their families and children by engaging in alternative livelihoods such as raising hogs and chickens 🐷🐔

According to them, this has been a significant help amidst the challenges brought by the el niño affecting their livelihoods.

In April, Save the Children, together with Western Samar Development Foundation, provided PhP10,000 in cash aid to 200 households in Brgy. Nacube and Brgy. Concepcion, Gandara, Samar.

They also received five drought-resistant seeds and agricultural training, aiming to help them improve their agricultural practices and enhance resilience against drought conditions.

You can read our story here: https://www.savethechildren.org.ph/our-work/our-stories/story/save-the-children-responds-to-the-needs-of-200-el-nino-stricken-farming-families-in-samar/

Meet Rocky* (not his real name), a 9-year-old boy from Eastern Samar.

His parents are farmers whose crops, such as agitway (sunset aibika) and bulkas (camote tops), are frequently destroyed by typhoons and heavy rains.

Rocky's father also collects tarukog (armored sea leech) from the nearby sea, but even this source of livelihood is becoming scarce. Once abundant near the shore, these seashells are now found farther out at sea, likely due to warming waters.

When there are no vegetables to harvest and no tarukog to collect, Rocky's family often resorts to eating rice with salt.

Despite all these, Rocky remains committed to his studies as he walks hours to school through rain and heat. Read his story of determination.

On World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, let's hear about Migeu's story, whose schooling is affected by El Niño.

Yet, for children like him, it's more than just ruined crops. They face uncertainty and shattered dreams as their education gets snatched away by these harsh weather conditions.

Read his full story here: https://www.savethechildren.org.ph/our-work/our-stories/story/for-vulnerable-children-el-nino-means-leaving-school/

Meet Jay Martin, a tricycle driver from Malabon whose perspective was transformed by Project TaMBayAn.

From learning positive parenting to championing gender equality, Jay now steers his community towards a more inclusive future.

Read his full story here: https://www.savethechildren.org.ph/our-work/our-stories/story/on-the-road-to-equality-a-fathers-journey-of-transformation/

"We’re Defenders of Children’s Voice Society, of course, wala kaming inuurungan (we don't back down)!"

In celebration of the Philippine Independence Day, we spotlight the courageous Defenders of Children’s Voice (DCV) Society in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental 🇵🇭✊🏽

With the support of our "iKnow Human Rights and Citizenship" capacity-building program, the children and youth are proud that they are shaping their generation to be informed, engaged, and ready to make a difference.

For two days, the organization learned about child protection, participation, human rights, inclusion, and the UN Convention on Child Rights, strengthening their skills to work with the government.

The DCV Society is one of the four child-led groups that qualified for Save the Children Philippines' "Pondong Pambata," a project that funds child-led organizations advocating children’s rights.

Earlier in May, DCV Society and Save the Children underwent a co-designing Workshop to brainstorm and develop a project that answers their needs in the community.

The workshop resulted in the creation of a project titled “Children Fighting Violence Against Children,” which aims to raise the awareness of children on Online S*xual Abuse and Exploitation ( ) in four barangays in Bayawan City and roll out the iKnow Modules in their Children’s Summer Camp.

More about their story and work on our socials, soon!

This Philippine Independence Day 🇵🇭, let us recognize that children themselves have the power to break free from oppression and claim their rights.

Through the support of adults, especially parents who provide trust, open communication, and love, the young generation can thrive and hold the key to our nation's genuine liberation.

Malayo ang nararating ng suporta. Salamat sa paalala, Cartoonist ZACH 🏳️‍🌈❤️

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Mayaman ang kulturang Pilipino sa laro. Iilan lamang ang langit-lupa, tagu-taguan, tumbang lata, at luksong baka sa mga nakagisnan natin.

Ngayong International Day of Play 🧒🏽🪁, naniniwala ang Save the Children na maaaring maabot ng mga bata ang kanilang buong potensyal sa pamamagitan ng paglalaro.

Sa kasamaang-palad, kinikilala rin ng organisasyon na dahil sa nagbabagong klima, may mga hadlang sa mga oportunidad para gawin pa nila ito.

Ayon sa mga bata, hindi sila nakakalabas para maglaro dahil sa sobrang init, "mahapdi sa balat," sabi nila. May mga pagkakataon din na ang kanilang taunang bakasyon ay umiiksi dahil natatapat ito sa pagpasok ng mga malalakas na bagyo. "Konti na lang din yung time para mag-enjoy.”

Narito ang mga puntos sa kahalagahan ng paglalaro ng mga bata para sa kanilang pag-unlad, edukasyon, at hinaharap. Samahan ninyo kami sa panawagang magkaroon ang mga bata ng sapat na oras, ligtas na espasyo, at access sa paglalaro.

▶️ Matuto pa rito: https://www.internationaldayofplay.org/

"Find your PRIDE at home" encourages every child to discover and embrace their identity, values, and sense of belonging in the comfort of their home. 🏳️‍🌈❤️

Parents, let's create nurturing spaces where our children can explore their identities with unconditional trust, love, and support.

This June, join Save the Children Philippines in celebrating PRIDE Month . Stay tuned for our exciting news coming soon!

Let’s spend Father's Day by supporting fathers and their families struggling against calamities.

Find out how: https://bit.ly/Emergency-SaveLives

Save the Children and the USAID - US Agency for International Development 🇺🇸 participated in a community painting activity at San Julian Elementary School, Eastern Samar, as part of the "Pagpadayag han Obra han Kabataan" (Showcasing Children's Masterpiece).

The mural, titled "See the Unseen," was designed by children and depicts their concerns and hopes regarding teenage pregnancy, child labor, malnutrition, and inadequate parenting in the community.

During the activity, USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Officer Ashley Adam delivered an inspiring message. She emphasized the mural's powerful impact and reminded the children of their vital role in creating systems and solutions that help them feel safe and secure.

The project was a collaborative effort with contributions from COPE, the local government of San Julian, and Eastern Samar State University, alongside the learners and teachers of San Julian Elementary School.

Save the Children and USAID also engaged with children and women's groups in the community through focus group discussions, gaining invaluable insights into the community's needs and the impact of the USAID-funded "ChildPro Community" project.

Celebrate the men of the hour. Give them the gift of fulfillment by transforming children's lives.

Discover how: https://bit.ly/STCSignUps

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This World Environment Day 🌍🌿, let’s unite under the theme "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience" with the powerful slogan: “Our land. Our future. We are .”

During the : Children's Climate Consultation in March, youth advocate Emman shares his perspective on the right to a healthy environment with his fellow children across the Philippines.

"A healthy environment is our right and responsibility," Emman said.

📢 Join Emman in raising awareness, sparking action, and promoting ecological sustainability. Support Generation Hope – a global campaign by Save the Children on climate change and inequality, committed to acting with and for children to secure a safe, healthy, sustainable, and equal future.

Learn more about our climate action campaign and read our published reports and references at https://www.savethechildren.org.ph/generation-hope/

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