Emergency Meeting

Who: Give Love Project Team
When: Friday, June 18, 2010
Where: Ayala area
Why: We're going to do some serious planning and scheduling since it's nearing July.

Agenda for the meeting will be:
- Updates
- Collection
- Strategy/Plans


see yah there!

How you can support this year's BOOK Project...

This year, the PCHRD Jologs is pushing for good education and opportunities as we have launched The BOOK (Bringing On Opportunities through Knowledge) Project which will start in all Saturdays of July.

The wonderful people behind this project aims to give selected public high school students of the Tala National High School in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City a bigger chance at taking their college entrance exam with ease by providing them lectures, and exam tips and techniques.

Donations and contributions are greatly appreciated and is very much welcome.

YOU can opt to share your:

TIME - Be a Give Love Volunteer. Extra pair of hands will go a long way in making this project a huge, huge success. Please note that, if you volunteer, you will shoulder your own transportation.

MONEY - We are not putting limits to your generosity, any amount will be appreciated. But if you donate at least PhP1,000, we will give you a free, nicely designed Give Love shirt. :) Aside from the review session expenses, we will also use the money to buy reference books for the kids.

BOOKS - Reference books such as dictionary, reviewers, high school books, etc.

ALL OF THE ABOVE

The BOOK Project
Venue: Tala High School, Bagong Silang, Caloocan City
Date: All Saturdays of July 2010

For donations, contributions, and those who are interested in volunteering in this project you may contact any of the GIVE LOVE PROJECT members or email our group at: pchrd_jologs@yahoogroups.com

"Let us live life and GIVE LOVE!"

How we come up with our BOOK project

The Jologs is on the move again for making small differences that can have a great impact in our society. this year, the project is named the BOOK Project a.k.a. Bringing On Opportunities through Knowledge and will commence on all Saturdays of July starting July 3 at the Tala National High School in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City.

(As posted by Ate Sweet in our Yahoo Groups)

Some of the Jologs came upon the Bagong Silang kids through a transcription raket ^_^ Initially, Janice was commissioned by Elmer, a friend, to do transcriptions for the interviews they did for a research. The research was about the getting to know the lives of the Bagong Silang teens. The research was funded by the Danish government and was endorsed through the UP College of Social Work and Community Development (Diliman).

We, (Ully, Ni, Ron, Erin and I) came upon heart-wrenching stories such as about emo-cutting, gangs/frats, isolation, poverty, etc. It only made us realize how lucky we, the Jologs are, as teens. We are well-provided, sheltered and just pure lucky compared to these kids who we listened to on the recordings for many nights (and days). During Alex's birthday, a few of us discussed their stories started to really get interested about these kids and well, we got curious.

The day when the research results were to be presented, Ni and I were invited to observe. Some of the results presented were that kids from these areas do not really have any proper guidance. Their parents do not have time to bond with them since they have to do earn money outside Bagong Silang. These families belong to the Class D, and some are taxi drivers, jeepney drivers, janitors/janitress, labandera, etc. So you understand that time is really, well, not on their side.

The school does not have the capability, as well, to cater to their needs aside from academic needs (which is even questionable :p). Tala High School, of which these kids go to school for, has a ratio of 1:75-80 students per section. Only the top 5 sections are given recognition by the school and the rest of the sections are more often than not, neglected. (For those who went to public schools, you'd know this experience.)

When Ni and I came to talk with them, we found out that these kids are really interested in going to college. Although, some of them are not sure if they are proceeding to college due to lack of finances.

Originally, Ni and I just wanted to share something to the kids. I guess most of the Jologs share the same sentiment, sharing experiences with other people. We thought of touring them at UP Diliman and maybe tour them also at Eco Park. It was a personal quest for us both.

During the Earth Run, which was the Jologs' first run and at the same time the Jologs' first GA, Ni and I talked about how the kids were at Bagong Silang, etc. The first outreach project we thought of was to bring the kids to UP Diliman and tour them ^_^ But then, we later realized, we wanted something more concrete. We wanted to change lives. We wanted to give more than just a one day fun-filled activity. We wanted to help them face their future. We became ambitious.

With this in mind, the Jologs came up with the review session concept. This is to help them get into college. And so this how the BOOK project came to life. It is really the essence of Bringing On Opportunities through Knowledge.

We're not only sharing our time and our resources, we're also helping these kids be enthusiastic about college. To help them alleviate their families from poverty. To equip them and give them a chance to live just as we do.

We hope that you will be supporting this years project and help give these students a bigger chance at life.

Give Love 2010 now on the move!

yes, people. after the success of last year's Give Love Project, the wonderful people behind PCHRD_Jologs are now boiling something educational.
Give Love Project will now host a review class for selected students in Bagong Silang, Caloocan this coming July.
Can't give the details yet as i have yet to update myself with the progress of the project, but we'll keep you posted!
See yah in July!

What a Give Love party!

Give Love 2009 was more than a success, it was a blast. It was heart-warming seeing all the kids and the ate's and the kuya's enjoying themselves. Good job, Give Love organizers! ^_^ Thanks as well to our sponsors and volunteers. This would not have been possible without your generosity, support and dedication to bring joy to these kids. Sa uulitin!

"Give Love 2009" Souvenir T-shirt: FOR SALE!!!

An inspiration

Just a little something to inspire each of us.