Group 1 getting on with their card project.

    It was an amazing sight to see the children making the cards… there were no templates for them to follow, just art materials laid in front of them and a brief orientation that their cards will land on the hands of children in flood-striken communities.  While the the children are busy with the cards, I overheard two of the girls chatting. One child asked in tagalog, “Bakit heart ang drinowing mo sa card” (”Why are you drawing a heart on the card?”). With a smile, 10 year old Kyla replied, “Kasi kawawa naman sila, nawalan na sila ng bahay – kaya kailangan nila  ng love” (”Because I feel for them. They have already lost their homes — that’s why they need some love”). This just shows us that children are never too young to know what’s going on around them, especially if they can actually do something to help out the other kids.

     The volunteer children were not just creative in their card making. They also imparted encouraging words and simple yet sincere messages.

Kyla's card

Volunteer children with their toy donation and cards

Toy-card-goods kit. Each package comes with a toy, card, sardines, noodles & cereal drink

     Since there were only approximately 25 packages available, the first set of toy, cards & relief goods will be given to a poor flooded community in Makati City, through the NGO, Reach Youth Foundation. Watch out for more photos next week.

     By the way,  thanks to Ellie of Arizona, USA for your kind donation. May your seed come back to you a hundred fold. God Bless!