In line with our ongoing Cybersex and Trafficking awareness campaign in schools in the Philippines, our team had a meaningful time with the principal and guidance officer of one of the elementary schools in Payatas. Payatas is known for its landfill site, with many residents making a living by scavenging through waste and rubbish. Filipinos are heavy social media users, wherein the youth and even those in the poorest communities can access the internet. This makes the Filipinos vulnerable to online predators.
We are committed to supporting teachers in creating a safer environment for children in Payatas. The school administrators are grateful for the partnership and believe our Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) activity and information booklets will greatly benefit their students, especially with the prevalence of online abuse among children.
School teachers in Payatas together with our on-ground staff
Moreover, the principal also shared the harsh reality of cases of domestic and sexual abuse within the community, highlighting the importance of spreading awareness and the inclusion of reporting hotlines in our booklets for addressing OSAEC-related concerns. Through this partnership, 1,500 students will be empowered with the knowledge and resources on how to protect themselves online.
2024 will see Captivating fund education and awareness programs reaching 30,000 women and students in locations considered significantly at risk of cybersex crime and human trafficking.
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We recently shared Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) prevention materials to 100 individuals near our Microfinance Program office.
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Marilyn, a client of the One Hope Microfinance Program, is thriving with her third loan. Her food stand near a school feeds students and teachers daily.
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Through our Manila Slum Program, Jei returned to school and graduated, while her mother, Jing, completed a cookery course and is now seeking stable work.
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The school leaders at Payatas B fully support our mission to bring online safety education to their school, empowering students to recognize and report abuse.
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As we expand our microfinance program, each client will now receive an OSAEC (Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children) activity booklet with their loan.
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Last month, we invited Joanna and Vic to inspire our student beneficiaries with stories of perseverance, overcoming financial struggles, and pursuing their dreams.
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