It was a Saturday to remember for Alex, one of MR.DIY's employee volunteers. For many years he was looking for an opportunity to teach young people.
For him, it is fulfilling to see students understand and learn from their activities while forming a genuine connection with their “teacher of the day.”
Meanwhile, Claire, an employee volunteer, feels grateful for all the blessings she has been given, saying that seeing the gratitude and selflessness of the children makes her feel like it is a gift to be able to participate in teaching the children. I remembered to do it.
Like Alex and Claire, 16 employee volunteers from leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY teamed up with World Vision International to empower youth through the Brigada Pagbasa program held at Baseco Compound in Manila on Saturday, April 20th. I gave it.
As an integral part of MR.DIY's comprehensive corporate social responsibility program, Acts of Kindness (AOK), the partnership with World Vision builds on one of AOK's core pillars, rooted in youth and education. , recognizes the importance of education in providing children with a bright future. .
A total of 34 students from grades 4 to 7 at Benigno Aquino Senate Elementary School participated in a program aimed at improving literacy skills. These students have now completed all 16 sessions of the Brigada Pagbasa program and will take a post-test to assess their progress.
MR.DIY Philippines Deputy Marketing Director Charles Salesina once again emphasized the company's commitment to youth education.
He emphasized the enduring importance of education as a priceless gift and promised that MR.DIY stands ready to improve students' understanding. He also emphasized the importance of reading as a fundamental skill for the future.
Launched by the Ministry of Education, Brigada Pagbasa is an after-school reading intervention platform that works with community stakeholders to improve students' reading skills. Assess reading readiness and comprehension levels using the Lit DAPAT tool, enabling targeted interventions to address specific learning needs.
This collaborative effort by Mr. DIY, World Vision, and DepEd’s Brigada Pagbasa serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating the transformative power of community partnerships in building a brighter future for generations to come.
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