In just a few short weeks, the children of Tigbaw, high in the mountains of Mindanao, will attend their first day of school. But this is not simply the start of a new school year, it is the start of a new and bright future for the entire village. It means the children will learn valuable skills affording them opportunities previous generations could have only dreamed about, and most importantly, it will keep the children safe from rebel army recruitment. 

Thanks to your continued commitment and donations, we have been able to make the dreams of the Tigbaw people a reality! We're excited to share some of the photos taken along the way - it took determination, passion, and two entire villages - but we did it!

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We use education as an essential tool for ending the cycles of violence that have plagued Mindanao, Philippines for so many years. By building and facilitating schools and children’s homes, we effectively negotiate freedom for child soldiers and protect children from trafficking situations. 

Schools like this one provide children with the skills to become proud, valuable contributors and peacemakers in society; an opportunity never afforded to prior generations.

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