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Marawi City Schools Division Superintendent Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto underscores that the World Vision Philippines has truly been a great partner in pursuing education for all learners. (Michael John Paclar/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur) |
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Recognizing all the efforts and compassion extended to the schools under its jurisdiction, the City Schools Division of Marawi (CSDM) conveyed how the World Vision Philippines has been its great partner in ensuring the delivery of quality education, especially to Bangsamoro learners.
Schools Division Superintendent Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto said the international non-government organization, being child-focused, has supported them in various ways while they carry out their mandate as the forefront in building a better future for children.
She said the World Vision Philippines has provided them with soft and hard interventions such as capacitating their teachers and learners to be peace heroes and future leaders while giving them concrete help like the giving of educational materials and equipment.
“World Vision is one of our great partners. They are always there for us giving soft and hard interventions. These will be of big help especially in addressing the learning losses of our learners for the last three years with regards to the pandemic,” said Alonto.
The CSDM head recalled that even during the outbreak of the global health crisis caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19, the organization came to the aid of the schools as the education sector became the primary victim, impelling the educators and learners to adopt a blended learning modality.
“During the onset of the pandemic, sila ang first na nagrescue sa modules [they were the first ones to rescue our modules]. Without the [given] risograph machine, hindi kakayanin ng tatlong photocopiers [namin] ang module ng school [our three photocopiers would not make it]. Whatever the program of the CSDM, laging nandito kayo [you are always here],” said Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School Principal Pinamili Abedin.
Just on June 14, the World Vision Philippines handed over sets of digital devices including a printer, 55-inches television, and laptop to Abdulazis, Cadayonan, Sikap, H. Hassan Memorial, and Tuca Boganga Elementary Schools.
Further, on June 16, it also spearheaded disaster preparedness training to equip schools in the city on how to properly respond and protect children when inevitable tragedies occur.
With all the initiatives undertaken by the organization, the MCSD heartily voiced their gratefulness as they likewise signified their dedication to maintaining their sturdy ties with the organization.
“We always thank World Vision. We should never tire of expressing our gratitude because until this very moment, as we transition our displaced learners to regular permanent schools, nandiyan pa rin sila [they are still here]. Our deepest gratitude and we would like to extend our pledge of commitment in ensuring that all they gave us will never be in vain and we ensure the delivery of quality education with a strong partnership with World Vision,” said Alonto.
Currently, World Vision Philippines is in the second phase of implementing its child-focused programs in the city. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)
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