Third Distribution

Third distribution is scheduled on December 28, 2009 at Baragay 31-D, Boulevard, Davao City. We will post the profile of the community beneficiary soon.

Leaflets

Do you want to share Pens of Hope in Davao leaflets in Filipino? Just send me an email at kikitavenue@gmail.com and I'll give you a printable copy of what Jenny, another alumni volunteer has written. Or you may download the file here.

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Mundong walang lapis, maiisip mo ba?
Papaano isusulat
Kantang sa buhay nagbigay ng musika?
Nilalaman ng isip
Papaano isusulat sa isang tula?
O ilalathala
Isinisigaw ng puso at diwa?

Palalaguin galing at talento
Ng batang pag-asa ng bayang ito
Subalit
Papaano?
Kung walang panulat
o kahit man lang ano?

Ang PENS OF HOPE IN DAVAO ay isang outreach program na nilikha para matugunan ang kakulangan sa kagamitang panulat ng mga mahihirap na batang mag-aaral sa Pilipinas, lalo na sa syudad ng Davao. Ito ay isang original na konsepto ni Nortehanon, isang blogger mula sa Northern Samar, at ginawang modelo ng Ateneo Student Exposure Progam (ASEP) batch 29 alumni ng Social Involvement Coordinating Office (SICO) ng Ateneo de Davao University.

Naging mainit ang pagtanggap sa Pens of Hope In Davao. Maraming kaibigan at kamag-anak ang sumuporta. Subalit, ang higit na nakakainspire sa lahat ay ang mga taong hindi man namin kilala o di pa nakikita ng personal na nakibahagi ng bukal sa loob sa programa. Nagsilbi itong pag-asa hindi lamang sa mga nangangailangang bata kundi pati na rin sa mga volunteers. Pag-asang ang kabaitan at kagandahang loob ay namamayani pa rin sa mundong tilang nawalan na ng tiwala at kabutihan.

Nakapangalap ng halos 4,000 lapis at kagamitang panulat ang mga volunteers mula sa iba’t ibang dako ng mundo tulad ng Dubai, Japan, Pilipinas, Germany at Australia. Ito’y higit sa 1,000 lapis na target ng mga volunteers para sa pilot distribution.

Matapos ang mahigit 3 buwan ng pagpaplano, isinagawa ang unang pamamahagi ng mga lapis noong Agosto 9, 2009 sa mga kabataan sa Gaisano Relocation, Matina Pangi, Davao City sa tulong ng SICO at ng mga bagong volunteers nito. At dahil sa dami ng nakolektang lapis, nasundan pa ang pamimigay noong August 17, 2009 sa Langub Elementary School.

Ang kasiyahang naging dala ng mga lapis ay hindi matatawaran. Sa bawat pagtanggap nito ay makikita ang pagkislap ng mga matang nagpapahiwatig ng bagong pag-asa. Nakakamanghang makita na ang isang simpleng lapis ay nakakapagpukaw ng damdamin at pag-asa sa puso ng bawat bata at ng bawat taong nakibahagi sa programa. Ang mga volunteers sa likod ng Pens of Hope ay hinihikayat ang lahat na patuloy nating gamitin ang lapis bilang “espada” sa ating pakikipaglaban sa kahirapan sa Pilipinas.

Tumulong sa Pens of Hope in Davao:

1.) Magbahagi ng biyaya. Magdonate ng mga lapis, ballpens at iba pang kagamitang panulat. Ang mumunting regalo ay siguradong malaki ang maitutulong sa mga batang nangangailangan sa Mindanao.

2.) I-blog o magsulat tungkol ang Pens of Hope. Kung ikaw ay isang blogger, iblog ang http://pensofhopeindavao.blogspot.com. O kung ikaw naman ay isang manunulat, ipamalita ang programa sa pamamagitan ng talas ng iyong “lapis”.

3.) Palaganapin ang balita. Ikwento o i-email sa mga kaibigan, kamag-anak at sa lahat ng pwedeng magiging interesado sa programa

TUMULONG AT MAGPASAYA NG ISANG BATA!

Beyond Art's Sake

Beyond Art's Sake, a group of artists and art lovers in Cebu, will support the Pens of Hope in Davao outreach program in December. By selling artworks, they supported Pens of Hope in Samar last June and fortunately, they have selected Pens of Hope in Davao for our next distribution.

So if you're not sure how to help this project, why don't you take a look at their drawings and buy one that interests you? Each drawing is sold for only P50.00 to let more people appreciate art and at the same time, have the opportunity to reach out. You can simply leave them a message at the links below. If you also know artists (especially those who are living in Davao) who want to support the project in this way, please message Kikit at kikitavenue@gmail.com.

The drawings and the details about their movement may be seen/read in their facebook and blogger sites. Let's pay them a visit.

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cebu-Philippines/Drawings-for-Pens-of-Hope/112605409352?ref=mf#/pages/Cebu-Philippines/Drawings-for-Pens-of-Hope/112605409352?v=wall&viewas=600344561

Blogger
http://beyondartssake.blogspot.com/

It's encouraging to know that a lot of people are willing help. It's really great to be involved! :)

What Will Your Heart Say?

If you were to write your wish on a piece of paper, what would it be?

For Inday, she wants milk for her sister.

During the first and second distribution of writing materials, the beneficiaries were asked to scribble anything they wanted to say on a piece of paper as a way of making them realize that everyone has the right to express. Many wrote about their ambitions or about simple things they'd love to have. The volunteers didn't promise anything to them but we're posting their wishes here because who knows, a kind soul might stumble upon this site and make a child's wish come true.

First Distribution, August 9, 2009
Gaisano Relocation, Matina Pangi, Davao City

A. Things

• Food - Arabila, Aldrin Damdaman (cake and ice cream), Inday (milk for her sister), Analisa Generana
• Toys - Arabila, Christina Monteras (doll), Lito Balais Jr., Ronnie, Cyril Jade Berino, Claire Berino, Cristopher Tuazon (PSP), Almera Damdaman, Jessie Parojinog (toy cars)
• Clothes - Samantha Bacolod, Wendell, Claire Berino, Trixie, Jan Lynne Babes, Lito Balais Jr
• Money - Samantha Bacolod
• Cell phone - Juvy Basalo, Jinly Lomampay, Mariel Sumahay, Arris, Kessiah Jane, Carl Panojinog
• Big house - Kessiah Jane, Jan Jeriko Ponteras
• Bag - Kessiah Jane, Wendell, Trixie, Arris
• Car - Kessiah Jane, Lito Balais Jr
• Pencils - Abeng
• Go to Jollibee - Winnie Basalo, Christina Monteras, Grace Ann Anana, Jan Lynne Babes, Mayko Change Sebial
• Go to People's Park - Arsenio del Pilar Jr
• Go to McDonalds - Wennie Basalo
• Broom - Arris
• Shoes / Sandals - Jan Lynne Babes, Cyril Jade Berino, Wendell, Claire Berino, Trixie
• Pants - Cyril Jade Berino

B. Ambitions

• To be a doctor - Vinvin, Boboy, Ernesto Balais II, Lloyd Balais, Jan Jeriko Ponteras, Jason Roma, Jason Visperas, Danilo Camachu, Cristine, Jan Jeriko Ponteras
• To be a police - Mark Jay Visperas, Lito Balais Jr
• To be a millionaire - Allam Damdaman
• To be a teacher - Jhon Blas, Jolina Camisona, Cristine Anana, Pinky, Alexandra Cuchara, Norlie Romano, Grace Ann Anana, Jemalyn Blas, Ara Mae del Pilar, Rachel Romano
• To finish my studies - Leah Serbial, Maribeth Romano, Arlyn Caperl, Eulla Mae Pedrano, Lailanei Balais, AIlyn Joy Sebial, Sweet April Blacas, Bernadette Nesperos, Ronald Parojinog, Joyjoy, Mary-lyn Lasala
• To be a nurse - Christine Joyce Cuevas, Jessa Mae del Pilar, Erika Parojinog, Miguel Tizon, Ethel Jean Limotin, Liezel Canoy, Lemlyn Tizon, Shareena Damdaman
• To be a flight attendant - Eulla Mae Pedrano, Antonette Pedrano, Liezel Mae Nesperos
• To be a singer - Lailanei Balais
• To be an engineer - Aldren Pedrano
• To be a soldier - Laurence Nesperos, Michael John Capol, Kim Roi Bontuyar
• To be a manager - Arsenio del Pilar Jr.

C. Others

• Good health and education - Niel John Suarez
• Happiness for my family - Limar Balais
• Peace on earth - Wency Acierto
• Better life - Antonette Pedrano, Jemalyn Blas, Ronald Parojinog

Second Distribution, August 17, 2009
Third Graders, Langub Elementary School, Maa, Davao City

A. Things

• Television - Abrenica Sales, Al Belen, Jinkey Encarquez, Jennifer Bohol, Marjorie Amodia, Jester Dagohoy, Rechelmae Alesna, Elle John Tabiosa, Nieljun Endrina, Rosel Patatag, Neil Rhunex Mabayo
• Story books - Jinkey Encarquez, Rechelmae Alesna, Brieza Hoy Barlas, Jennifer Bohol, Ericka Dayanan, Deniela Francisquete, Liezl Tabal, Vanessa Garcia, Christen Vonrey Velez, Rosel Patatag, Frailene Torcu, Kary Bacus, Ricmer Martinez, Christian Hermocilla, Diane Jane Libanon, Israel del Mar, Jomer Juario, Antonio Cuizon
• Drawing books - Christen Vonrey Velez, Jester Dagohoy, Frailene Torcu, Kimberly Raganas, Al Belen
• Crayons - Jinkey Encarquez, Jennifer Bohol
• Pencils - Jinkey Encarquez
• Bike - Marjorie Amodia, Nieljun Endrina
• Toys - Brieza Hoy Barlas, Nieljun Endrina (robot), Ericka Dayanan, Paulo Cachumbo, Liezl Tabal
• Pens/Pencils - Frailene Torcu, Jennifer Bohol, Ricmer Martinez, Jester Dagohoy, Rosel Patatag
• School supplies - Deniela Francisquete, Jomer Juario (notebook)
• Fan - Jester Dagohoy, Elle John Tabiosa, Gally Alquizar, Antonio Cuizon
• House - Elle John Tabiosa
• Uniform - Christian Hermocilla
• Art materials - Jomer Juario

B. Ambitions

• To be a lawyer - Ericka Dayanan
• To be a nurse - Arlie Mandana
• To be a policeman - Prince Vincent Pacetes, Neil Rhunex Mabayo, Gally Alquizar
• To be a teacher - Prince Vincent Pacetes, Vanessa Garcia, Rechelmae Alesnat
• To be a guard - Prince Vincent Pacetes
• To be a farmer - Prince Vincent Pacetes, Alfred Taborada, Jebb Villamor, Joshua Lucob
• To be a dentist - Erica Guanillo
• To be a principal - Israel Delmar
• To finish studies - Israel Delmar

C. Others

• Have friends - Ericka Dayanan
• Have a nice character - Rechelmae Alesna
• To have a baby - Vanessa Garcia

Second Distribution, August 17, 2009
Sixth Graders, Langub Elementary School, Maa, Davao City

A. Things

• Reading books - Archie Candado, Anthony Salas, Arnel Delmar, Lovely Alforgue
• Computer and internet at school - Jeaniveve Beron, Anthony Salas, Princess Pacetis, Dimple Mariveles, Angelica Tabal
• Classroom TV set - Alexander Lucob, Anthony Salas, Rodrigo Manlioic Jr, Jessa Mae Catubig, Beverly Torres, Niel Hermocilla, Rosalyn Ebrenica
• Classroom curtain - Dexter Manibao, Cheremie Horga, Irish Jean Atablanco, Kim Justin Hitgano
• Classroom CR - Karen Bacus, Airen Laput, Esequiel Madrid, Jessa Mae Catubig, Rodrigo Manlioic Jr, Adrian Manlisic, Mary Joy Cuizon, Novin Keat Rosales, Lynzal Butal, Justine Hepgano, Ana Mae Taborada, Jonathan Patac
• Classroom fan - Lovelyn Siguera, Jay Lloyd Garsua, Laurence Bryan Barbarona, Melodina Barasan, Jesston Ilagan, Jessa Mae Catubig, Kevin Dan Bruce, Dumicles Cachumba, Llibeth Eyana, Ana Mae Taborada
• Shoes - Raymon Rivera

If you want to make someone's wish come true, please send your email to kikitavenue@gmail.com. Thank you.

The Second Big Day

After the first distribution, there were still so many packs of writing materials left that the volunteers decided to share them out to another group.

Sixth graders with their pens

The Beneficiary

Langub Elementary School is a small public school located in Barangay Langub, Maa, Davao City. It's a clean and well-maintained school because the local officials were able to source out funds from both government offices and non-government organizations for its beautification. Their dedicated and commendable Baragay Captain, who strongly believes in the value of education, schedules regular campus cleanups actively participated by the community residents.

One sunny day at Langub Elementary School

But majority of the families living in this community has an income of 1,100 - 4,000 pesos. Most of the people are small time farmers and others are tenants, taxi drivers, construction workers, scavangers, security guards or below minimum wage earners. This definitely affects their daily sustenance and children's education. Further, due to lack of means of transportation, students have to walk a few kilometers from their thatched houses to school, resulting to increase in dropout rate. To prevent this problem, their sweet Barangay Captain fetches the students from several meeting places early in the morning with the community multicab.

The Distribution

Receiving pens from Sir Ian

The distribution took place right after the school's flag ceremony on August 17, 2009. While all students were still gathered on the school grounds, the Principal introduced the three volunteers (Sir Ian, Mailah and Kikit) from the Social Involvement Coordinating Office of Ateneo de Davao University. To avoid interrupting their regular classes, no program was conducted for the students unlike the first distribution. Each class president was simply called to the front to receive a bag of writing materials from the donors of Pens of Hope in Davao.

Third graders writing what their hearts say

For students to realize that expression is one of the reasons why they should value writing materials, a wish list activity was conducted. However, as agreed with the principal, only third and sixth graders were asked to write their wishes. Wishes will be summarized in the next entry.

Expression of gratitude

As a gift, children gave the volunteers posters of gratitude and lots of happy smiles that made that day sunnier and the world a lot brighter.

Many thanks to Langub barangay officials, Langub ES teachers and of course, to all our donors. Maraming salamat po!

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