Service Learning at Manila Boystown

Last March 20th, our group went to Manila Boy's town for Service Learning activity. This charity is located in Parang, Marikina.

Let me get this out of my chest...
OH MY GULAY THOSE BOYS WERE SO MAKULIT!

Due to the increasing number of small children roaming helplessly in different places of Manila without their homes and families, lost along the way and/or abandoned by their parents, the creation of Foundling Home was established. The Mahay Foundling Home was built to create a place to keep children away from harm and at the same time be afforded of the needed love and affection for their normal growth and development.

Their vision is to provide shelter, education, utmost care, protection and guidance through a package of residential care and services of the institution that will adequately prepare the children for Christian living, good citizenry and better future. 

There is need for children to inculcate moral values and positive attitudes so they can become productive, responsible and healthy members of the community. They should be provided with learning opportunities and enhance their socio-economic stability, self-sufficiency and social responsibility. There is a need to develop self-worth and sense of dignity and proper perception of their roles as members of the family and the community. 

Our Service Learning included the following activities:

1.      Good Manners and Right Conduct Session– Integrate positive values, attitudes and habits to their daily activities such as table manners, greetings, and performance of simple household chores

2.      Waste Management Session – educating the kids on the importance of recycling and its impact to the environment

3.      Fun Learning Activities – playing, storytelling and team games which offers opportunities for creativity, camaraderie and teamwork

It was tiring but rewarding. At the end of the day, learned a lot and we will cherish this experience forever.