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OPI, EWSF hold VeggiEskwela closing program, celebrate future food security warriors
By: Ami D. Salazar
January, 2025
After six weeks of online orientation, training, and performance of activities related to the lessons that were provided, Outreach Philippines, Inc. (OPI), East-West Seed Foundation and 15 community-based organizations in Luzon, held a formal online closing program last December 16, 2024.
The program began with an opening prayer that was led by Ms. Emily Garubo, OPI’s Admin Officer. Ms. Ma. Elena Primicias van Tooren, Executive Director of East -West Seed Foundation, gave the Opening Remarks, highlighting the reason for the training which was to address the issue of food security and to extend knowledge to others who will become future food security warriors.
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In her Closing Remarks, Ms. Krizza Ria Y. Velasquez, OPI Executive Director, affirmed that the closing program is a celebration of new knowledge and inspiration. She thanked everyone for their support, the EWSF trainers, OPI staff and the active participants from all CBOs.
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Learners in Santa Monica, Aliaga receive
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By Ami D. Salazar
January, 2025
One hundred eighty-six (186) copies of the book, Karapat-dapat was generously provided by the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) to learners in Santa Monica, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija. The book-giving project was jointly implemented by OPI, Angat Santa Monica Association and Santa Monica Elementary School last December 3, 2024. The activity also became an opportunity to celebrate the National Children’s Month and the Share a book, Shape a Future Drive.
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“Karapat Dapat” (Bata, alamin ang iyong mga Karapatan! Child, know your rights), depicts the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, in a way that children themselves can understand. This empowers children by letting them know that no matter their background, abilities, gender, or religion, they are valuable, celebrated, and protected. (Looking for Juan Website).
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