The youth, especially the children is a sector of our society most in need of our protection but sadly, many of them are neglected and abused. In the Philippines as well as other countries, a lot of children roam around the streets, children who beg for alms of work instead of studying, which is one of his rights. In Metro Manila, we will see many children knocking on the windows of various cars for money, works under the heat of the sun just to sell sampaguita, cigarettes or newspapers. There are also children digging in garbage bins, looking for leftover food or cans and bottles that they could sell. There are also children abused by pedophiles. Sadly, children have no freedom to express themselves and make decisions appropriate to their age, for this reason as a responsible member of society we should find ways to safeguard the rights and protection of each children.
A group of SEM-CDA students presented a forum about Youth Development Programs last Saturday, August 14, 2010. These Youth Development Programs includes: Child Hope Asia, DEP-ED (MIMAROPA) and World Vision. All these organizations addressed issues regarding rights of a child, child labor, violence against children and the possible solutions and programs each organizations execute to be able to support them and uplift their lives and promote their welfare after suffering from abuse and the like. Child Hope Asia’s advocacy primarily focuses on street children throughout the world. It works toward the emancipation of the child from the suffering caused by working and living on the street. It aims is to provide psychosocial support for street children likewise give them education opportunities. World Vision on the other hand is dedicated to work with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by addressing the causes of poverty and injustice. They are known for the child sponsorship system where in, an amount of P600 can help provide children and their community access to crucial necessities such as: safe water, health care, livelihood assistance, education and the like which helps the children and the community to move forward to a more sustainable future. DEPED in partnership with MIMAROPA division aims to develop a highly competent, civic spirited, life-skilled and God loving Filipino youth towards the building of the humane healthy, productive and progressive society in the MIMAROPA Region.
In my own judgment, I am blessed to grow up from a family who safeguarded my rights as a child. Sadly not all children experience the same fate that is why I am relieved that a lot of organizations are for children empowerment. However that can never be enough to eradicate the maltreatment and injustices children go through. That is why as a responsible member of the society I will do my best to help these children the best possible way I can. This seminar was an eye opener for me and my other classmates how I wish other members of society will be aware about this prevalent issue, specially the government so that they will create viable policies that safeguard the rights of a child.
A group of SEM-CDA students presented a forum about Youth Development Programs last Saturday, August 14, 2010. These Youth Development Programs includes: Child Hope Asia, DEP-ED (MIMAROPA) and World Vision. All these organizations addressed issues regarding rights of a child, child labor, violence against children and the possible solutions and programs each organizations execute to be able to support them and uplift their lives and promote their welfare after suffering from abuse and the like. Child Hope Asia’s advocacy primarily focuses on street children throughout the world. It works toward the emancipation of the child from the suffering caused by working and living on the street. It aims is to provide psychosocial support for street children likewise give them education opportunities. World Vision on the other hand is dedicated to work with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by addressing the causes of poverty and injustice. They are known for the child sponsorship system where in, an amount of P600 can help provide children and their community access to crucial necessities such as: safe water, health care, livelihood assistance, education and the like which helps the children and the community to move forward to a more sustainable future. DEPED in partnership with MIMAROPA division aims to develop a highly competent, civic spirited, life-skilled and God loving Filipino youth towards the building of the humane healthy, productive and progressive society in the MIMAROPA Region.
In my own judgment, I am blessed to grow up from a family who safeguarded my rights as a child. Sadly not all children experience the same fate that is why I am relieved that a lot of organizations are for children empowerment. However that can never be enough to eradicate the maltreatment and injustices children go through. That is why as a responsible member of the society I will do my best to help these children the best possible way I can. This seminar was an eye opener for me and my other classmates how I wish other members of society will be aware about this prevalent issue, specially the government so that they will create viable policies that safeguard the rights of a child.
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