By Albert Santoli | Project Leader
The fall semester marks the beginning of the 10th year for AAI-sponsored nursing students at the elementary and college levels, providing an opportunity for education and to assist their schools and communities. In a world of declining healthcare standards and personnel, every nurse and doctor matters. On the island of Sulu in the Philippines, 19 districts are subdivided into 410 barangays [villages] serving a population of close to 1 million people. There are fewer than 16 medical doctors. Nurses are the framework of public health and rural health centers.
Globally, Muslim women have been denied educational opportunities that could benefit their communities. AAI began this program in 2015 to provide 50 female students in Sulu, Philippines, with a quality education in order to launch their nursing careers. With your support since then, AAI has helped more than 300 young women to become nurses.
We support female nursing students with their basic educational needs, classroom materials, graduation fees, and the cost of licensing exams. These young women demonstrate the potential for success of Muslim women around the world. As healthcare providers, nurses are providing vital services to all community members and expanding the employment base in one of the most economically deprived areas of the world. They are also positive symbols for local youth.
The nursing programs in Sulu are a beacon of hope for the entire community. With support from AAI, Sulu State College, and Mindanao State University, nursing students are performing among the top 20 percent of all such schools in the Philippines - compared to just a 30 percent student pass-rate in the national nursing exams when the program began.
If you would like to continue making a difference for these nursing students, please click the project title below. With your help, we can continue to support young women in becoming nurses who are vital to a community's survival. If you are interested in making a sustainable monthly donation, GlobalGiving offers this option to help plan expenses for the students during the school year.
Support 50 Muslim Girls to Become Nurses
I wish you peace,
Albert Santoli
Director, Asia America Initiative
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