Unite Inter-Faith Children via Education and Water

People in much of the under-developed world, such as the Philippines, are unable to afford medical care, adsequae hygiene and nutrition, as well as a steady supply of clean water.for life-threatening diseases.  Asia America Initiative serves children across the 7000 islands of the archipelago with the most available source of clean rainwater during the half-year-long dry season.  That is 50 gallon hard plastic drums of rinwater that are attached to school rooftops or raised cement platforms. . Severe poverty and malnutrition afflict more than 60% of the population. In addition, boiled soups and vegetable dishes are difficult to create in food-poor impoverished communities.  AAI has partnered with dozens of schools, in Christian and Muslim communities to build peace by having mothers cook together in support of their children, who all eat together.  This could not be done without the rain water catchmen ttanks . 

Our partner schools show how their ngenuity creates the right places for the tanks to serve the most children while making best use and less waste of waer.  Principal Melda of Mukammali Elementary School says, "AAI has motivated us and showed us the way by providing the large catchemnt tanks and the materials to build cement and wooden platforms to werve as wash basin for the childen of all ages."  This also enables us with a limited budget to purchase more books and educational materials to provide hope for the future. This is especially important for young children who need care and guidance. Our health and hygiene programs, conducted on school grounds, build a joyful attitude to embrace life and enhance a healing process.after years of civil war.

Like most AAI programs. this inititive is an international model of donor kindness and corporate social responsibility. By surviving and experiencing hope, the multi-ethnic children inspire their neighbors who live in large ghetto communities. For children living in dire poverty, the influence of  poor health and violent crime remains a constant reality. This holistic program can empower entire communities to build peace together and have hope.  We encourage the idea that " Every life matters" and it is possible to succeed against all odds.

Links:

• website, Asia America Initiative