CatSU College of Education brings hope to remote school through “EduKalinga” project
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (ED)The College of Education (COED)
of Catanduanes State University (CatSU) delivered much-needed relief to 239
pupils of Dugui Too Elementary School in Virac on December 14, 2024, through
its extension project, EduKalinga.
Combining the Filipino words for
education and care (kalinga), EduKalinga aimed to support the post-typhoon
recovery of the remote school through a day of Psychological First Aid
activities through games, gift-giving of school supplies and clothes, and a
feeding program.
The initiative, led by Extension
Coordinator Jowi B. Resayaga, was made possible by donations from faculty
members and external sponsors.
The event was attended by the
College Student Council officers, and faculty, alongside the College Dean, Dr.
Ma. Sheila R. Gregorio.
The beneficiary-school,
accessible only through rugged terrain and unpaved roads, has faced challenges
since the typhoon damaged two classrooms and left others in need of repair.
School Principal Neil F. Bañares
expressed gratitude for the assistance and its impact on their ongoing recovery
efforts.
"Education must continue
kahit nasira ang dalawa naming classrooms at need naman ng minor repairs ang
iba pa. Ngayon, tuloy po ang aming recovery efforts at malaking tulong po ang
gawaing gaya nito sa adhikain naming makabangon at maipagpatuloy ang edukasyon
ng mga kabataan," he said.
This marks the first time since
the typhoon that an external stakeholder has extended direct support to the
school, that give hope to both the teachers and learners striving to rebuild.
