5.5 Million children were forced to work in 2011 to help supplement family income
36.6 million of Philippine population, of 92 million, is composed of children aged below 18 years (2010)
Over 40% (1 of 3) of all children in the Philippines live below the poverty line
13.4 Million children below the poverty line and in need of nutritional support
Reduced Hunger
Increase School Enrolment and Attendance
Improved concentration in the classroom
Academic Improvement
Body Mass Index Improvement
Strong Bonds Within the Community
Support Local Farmers and Local Economy
The average girl stays in school until the age of 11
30 out of 1000 children die before their 5th birthday
A parent earns an average of £4.50 a day
Although public school is free, it's the cost of uniforms, school supplies, transportation and school meals that keeps children out of school
Reduced Hunger
Increase School Enrolment and Attendance
Improved concentration in the classroom
Academic Improvement
More Likely to Enrol in Secondary School
More Likely to be Immunised Against Preventable Diseases
Increased Wages
Less Likely to Start a Family at A Young Age
Overall Better Health and Wellbeing