Uplift Education in the Philippines

Dear Supporters,

As we close the chapter on an incredible year, we are delighted to share FundLife’s progress from October to December 2024. The last quarter of the year was filled with impactful initiatives that further strengthened our commitment to empowering marginalized children and youth through education, sports, and life skills development. Despite facing seasonal challenges, we continued to push forward with resilience, ensuring that our programs remained accessible and beneficial to the children and communities we serve.

Key Achievements from October to December 2024:

• Received the prestigious Icons of Partnership Award at the Gawad Dungog 2024 Ceremony, recognizing FundLife’s significant contributions to the educational community in Tacloban.
• Conducted 80 study support sessions across multiple partner schools, focusing on critical topics such as mental health, stress management, gratitude, and digital literacy.
• Delivered 45 mentorship sessions to highly vulnerable adolescent girls equipping them with knowledge in leadership, self-protection, and employability skills.
• Delivered Digital Literacy Sessions for more than 30 Girls, equipping them with essential online skills to navigate the digital world safely and enhance their career opportunities.
• Organized festivals focused on assessing progress in literacy and numeracy skills, alongside futsal activities that engaged over 300 young athletes and promoted gender inclusivity in sports.
• Facilitated 88 after-school football and futsal sessions, integrating play-based learning on topics like water conservation, disaster preparedness, and resilience-building.

Challenges and Actions Taken

The final quarter of 2024 posed several challenges, including lower participation rates due to year-end school activities, persistent rainfall leading to class cancellations, and national holidays disrupting program schedules. However, FundLife remained proactive by maintaining close coordination with schools, mentors, and community stakeholders. Our flexibility in rescheduling sessions and our continued engagement with students ensured that learning and development opportunities were not compromised.

Looking Ahead to 2025

With your unwavering support, we are entering 2025 with renewed energy and a strengthened commitment to our mission. We will continue to expand our reach, enhance our programs, and create even more opportunities for children to thrive. Thank you for believing in our vision and being part of this transformative journey.

With gratitude,

The FundLife Team

Links:

• Building Digital Skills
• Fourth Quarter Learning Festival