MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)–Recipients from Barimbingan Central Elementary School (BCES) in the municipality of Ditsa-an Ramain here in the province conveyed their gratitude to the international organization Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)-Philippines for the assistance extended to them.
The IRW-Philippines with funds from the IRW-Canada and recommendation by the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) provided Friday, January 23, learners’ kits and five-month stipend worth P250 per month through the project named Sustaining Transformative and Resilient Initiatives for Vulnerable Communities (STRIVEC) in Ranao Philippines.
BCES Principal Azacayah Sacar said what they received is a big help for them since most of the parents of their students do not have extra income for them to send their children to school.
She added that the organization encouraged many learners to strive for their future.
“Para sa akin, talagang itong Islamic Relief ay naiiba sa lahat ng organizations [For me, the Islamic Relief is the most different from other organizations]. This is a worldwide organization at ito lang ang organization na nadama ko iyong malaking ibinigay na tulong [this is the only organization that I felt the big help they extended]… All [the things they gave] are very helpful and advantageous to all learners and stakeholders in this school. Endless thanks to this program,” said Sacar.
Emily Taruzan, a parent of a BCES pupil, also expressed her gratitude to the organization as she witnessed its effort making many beneficiaries happy, including his son.
“Maraming salamat. Ang Islamic Relief ay nakatulong sa mga pupil, lalo na sa anak ko. Malaking tulong ito. Maraming salamat talaga sa Islamic Relief,” she said.
[Thank you so much. The Islamic Relief has helped the pupils, especially my son. This is a big help. Thank you so much to Islamic Relief.]
Meanwhile, a Grade 7 learner also conveyed his thanks to IRW-Philippines for their timely support as his family does not have enough money to buy necessary school supplies.
“Nagpapasalamat ako dahil wala talaga akong maibili na mga gamit ko kasi wala kaming pera. Pero dumating ang Islamic Relief kaya nagpapasalamat ako sa kanila. Mag-aaral talaga akong mabuti dahil sa Islamic Relief,” he said.
[I am thankful because I cannot really buy things as I do not have money. But, Islamic Relief arrived, that is why I am thankful for them. I will really study hard because of Islamic Relief.]
Now in its second year, the three-year STRIVEC Project benefits about 600 students from the municipality of Ditsa-an Ramain. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)
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Student beneficiaries from Barimbingan Central Elementary School in the municipality of Ditsa-an Ramain, Lanao del Sur are grateful for the learners’ kits and stipend they received from Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) – Philippines. (Angelo D. Dologmandin/PIA-Lanao del Sur)
