Dream Big Pilipinas
To “dream big” seems to be a tall order for children living at a disadvantage. For many of them, their sense of childhood wonder is easily replaced with grown-up disillusionment. Dream Big Pilipinas, a local organisation founded by Gen T honouree, Miguel Bermundo, aims to make a change.
Using a multi-pronged approach, Dream Big Pilipinas keeps underprivileged children off the streets and in the classrooms. One of its main thrusts is to teach boys and girls numeracy and literacy. It rallies against child labour and raises funds for scholarships in private high schools and universities.
A distinct approach in Dream Big Pilipinas’ advocacy is its use of sports. Football, a key component in the organisation’s programme, aims to instil a sense of purpose, grit and discipline into the children. Bermundo, a licensed football coach, believes that the integration of both academic and athletic components make for a holistic development. Three of its scholars have already played in international tournaments; many have already secured athletic and academic scholarships.
By fostering a personal relationship with both parents and their children, Dream Big Pilipinas helps its beneficiaries stay in school and keep their grades up—one book or ball at a time.
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