As the Philippines’ economy continues to struggle especially during this pandemic, partnerships whether local or foreign are greatly appreciated.
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Sachi asked the owner of the hotel to let her go. But he refused. He told her that he bought her with money and now he owns her. He will not let her go until he recovers the amount he paid for her.
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Xiangdong's family is particularly poor in the village. He and his younger brother were raised by their loving grandparents. However, the future was uncertain for both of them.
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I am Anita. I have always wanted to give my children a better future but I never knew how to do it.
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Earlier in August, the second round of Husky Energy (now a member of the Cenovus group of companies) Tailoring Skills program started. More than halfway into the program and we have seen great progress no only in the trainees' sewing skills, but also in their attitude towards learning.
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As a young mother who is also the eldest in her family, Lyka is persevering to provide for her two toddlers and two siblings. Even with the unpredictable changes with COVID-19 restrictions, she and her husband are determined to continue their small snack vending and online business.
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Pragati is one of the survivors from our Women's Safe Haven (WSH) and proceeded to become a border checker. Life has not been easy for this woman but we are continuously amazed by how she is able to quickly adapt and move forward.
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The first batch of My First Job trainees have graduated in August. After 90 days of training, they have learned the basic skills of cooking as well as various dishes to help them as they start on their new careers.
We proudly share with you these captured moments from the women's graduation.
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Despite their own challenges during this pandemic, the staff from the Philippines and our team of parent and youth advocates in Manila and Siquijor (an identified at-risk area) continue to reach out to children and communities to teach them on how to protect themselves against OSAEC.
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Huaifeng's home is on a remote hillside, and it takes her more than an hour of walking before she can ride a bus to school. Her mother left them when she was only one year old, while her father is working as a security guard in another city. She lives with her brother and her grandparents. Any support she receives is a great help for her to finish her studies.
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