ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI – BICOL CHAPTER KICKS OFF ITS FIRST BEAGIVER BAG DRIVE
The Ateneo de Manila University Alumni Association – Bicol conducted their bag drive in the mountainous area of Baao, Camarines Sur. As part of the organization’s goal which is to create an impact to the marginalized communities. The organization is composed of working professionals
Their chosen school Caranday elementary school is composed of students from the Agta-Tabangnon tribe. Students have to walk for hours just to get to school. Amidst these challenges the children are still eager to learn and pursue their dreams
With the help of friends, family and colleagues, the organization was able to raise 222 bags with school supplies and slippers. Smiles marked on the kids’ faces as they received gifts and educational materials from Mideer, a toy company.
Atty. Jet-jet Vergara expressed her happiness towards the kids seeing their bright smiles as they received bags from BEAGIVER Ventures, Inc. She was inspired when she heard the kids expressed what they want to be in the future.
Since 2013, BEAGIVER Ventures Inc. has helped campaigners in organizing campaigns of individuals and organizations. These bag drives has impacted not just the lives of the initiators but the beneficiaries as well.
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