There are several factors as to why some parents choose not to enroll their children, or why children drop out of school. In a 2012 paper from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, it was revealed that the most critical factors that determine a child’s schooling include parental and teacher perceptions on school readiness, educational attainment of the child’s parents, and varying expectations on boys and girls. But the most common problem is poverty.
Philippine public schools do not charge tuition fees, but it’s not the only financial consideration. School supplies, uniform costs, meals and transportation add up to the costs as well. When an emergency occurs, such as a family member falling ill, or a parent losing his job, it also usually forces the child to drop out of school.
Not having access to education will affect a child’s ability to get ahead in life and contribute to his family’s betterment. That is the real cost of missing out on education.
In the Philippines, 16.6% of the population lived below the national poverty line.
With a large majority of families only bringing in 1000 Pesos a week to support a family of 4 or more, the cost of Public School is too much to bare. Many children just have to miss out on a Free Education. the cost of Uniforms, Fees, and supplies can be more than 100 USD per child for a year. With Covid19 shutting Down the Philippines for more than 3 times as long as america, the economy has collapsed.
Many families have little to eat and miss meals. There is little chance of School for the children of these families.
Our Goal is to support 10 children this year. Please Donate and Share. If you cannot Donate, please share and support us that way.
Philippine public schools do not charge tuition fees, but it’s not the only financial consideration. School supplies, uniform costs, meals and transportation add up to the costs as well. When an emergency occurs, such as a family member falling ill, or a parent losing his job, it also usually forces the child to drop out of school.
Not having access to education will affect a child’s ability to get ahead in life and contribute to his family’s betterment. That is the real cost of missing out on education.
In the Philippines, 16.6% of the population lived below the national poverty line.
With a large majority of families only bringing in 1000 Pesos a week to support a family of 4 or more, the cost of Public School is too much to bare. Many children just have to miss out on a Free Education. the cost of Uniforms, Fees, and supplies can be more than 100 USD per child for a year. With Covid19 shutting Down the Philippines for more than 3 times as long as america, the economy has collapsed.
Many families have little to eat and miss meals. There is little chance of School for the children of these families.
Our Goal is to support 10 children this year. Please Donate and Share. If you cannot Donate, please share and support us that way.
