We remain committed to equipping slum communities and beneficiaries with crucial information about OSAEC (Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children), helping them to confidently prevent potential dangers and ensure the safety of their children and others.
One of the main tenets of stopping cybersex crime is through education, and what better avenue to educate young girls—than in schools? We met with the principal and guidance counselor of Payatas B Elementary School and have now partnered with 3 of the 5 schools in the area. Payatas is an impoverished area known for its dumpsite, where families rely on scavenging for income.
Staff with the Payatas B Elementary principal and guidance counselor
The principal mentioned that Payatas B is his 7th school in his career, in just 2 months in his service, he has already encountered devastating cases of domestic and sexual abuse among students. The guidance counselor also shared with us a case of OSAEC last year and the successful transition of that student to a shelter. Furthermore, the principal shared his perspective about Payatas’ state of social concerns that sets it apart from the problems of other communities. He points out that it is facing significant challenges such as poverty, drug addiction, and overcrowded living conditions, with 2-3 families often sharing a small room. These intersecting problems make it all the more necessary to conduct our programs here.
When we met with them to discuss our plans,the principal and guidance counselor were both very appreciative of our efforts to promote awareness about OSAEC, given the immediate need to educate students on online safety and how to report abuse.
As a result of this partnership, 2,360 students will receive our OSAEC activity and information booklets. They also invited us to facilitate a seminar for their teachers during the upcoming school break. We are looking forward to spreading more awareness about this crime and help children advocate for themselves more. For now, we are happy to partner with schools that are equally passionate about protecting Filipino children from abuse and exploitation.
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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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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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Our Manila Slum Program (MSP) helps alleviate poverty by supporting the schooling of children from vulnerable communities in Manila. Sometimes when we visit communities, the children themselves make it known that they need our help—one of those children is Aryana.
We first met her while conducting a house-to-house...
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