In the Aeta communities of Capas Tarlac, the students of Sitio Pisapungan and Sitio Manalal cross rivers and mountains to attend classes in the neighboring community of Sitio Pilien. High water levels during rainy seasons and the long walking time makes it difficult and dangerous for the children, posing a risk to their lives. During typhoons, students are not able to attend school for weeks because the water level is too high for the children to cross the waters. With this, the communities have reached out to Project Liwanag PH.

Through consultations with Project Liwanag, Sitio Pisapungan has built an annex school of Sta. Juliana Elementary School in their community, completely endorsed by the Department of Education. With rehabilitated classrooms, the students now have an accessible and safe learning center. However, the reconstruction is not done. Works of Heart PH will be painting the classrooms at the end of September to make them more culturally oriented and conducive to learning. We wish to invite you to be part of the journey to help the children of Sitio Pisapungan and Sitio Manalal receive the quality education that they rightfully deserve.  

Beneficiaries

Approx. 50 nursery and Grade 1
students of Sitio Pisapungan and the
neighboring community of Sitio
Manalal

Location

Sitio Pisapungan, Sitio Manalal, Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac

Date of School Painting

Sept 30-Oct 1, 2017

Breakdown of Costs

Organizers

Works of Heart is a youth-led design agency that works toward providing accessible & effective design for all, especially for mission-based organizations, that will lead to a better Philippines.

Project Liwanag PH is a non-profit organization that is devoted to empower the indigenous by providing sustainable projects that address the lack of access to basic necessities like light, water, housing, and sustainable livelihood. Through grassroots transformational partnerships and ensuring community involvement, the organization hopes to create impactful, meaningful, and empowering solutions.