Every single day, an average of 5,000 babies are born in the Philippines. This means that more and more children have to be raised properly and given formal education.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, however, one child in every ten from ages 6 to 24 years old is not in school. These kids are deprived of education because of poverty.  And based on the 2016 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey, there are about 3.8 million children and youth who are not studying at all.

Sadly, these children were left with no choice. The parents and families are not able to put them in public schools due to different reasons. Poverty is the top-most culprit because families still have to spend for uniforms, books, food allowance, and other expenses even if the tuition is free or very low. Furthermore, a lot of parents force their children to just work or beg on the streets instead of placing them in school.

How can you help? If you believe that education is important and that every child deserves it, please consider doing one of these ways to help:

1.       Personally Sponsor a Child’s Education

If there’s someone you know whose child is not in school and you have the means to sponsor the child’s education, then this is something you can do as a personal mission.

In the Philippines, some individuals do this for the children of their house helpers. Sometimes, they sponsor a house helper’s high school or college education if the helper is still young or would still like to study.

This can also be done through institutions like World Vision where you can donate a certain amount to sponsor one child’s education.

If you wish to do this for a particular person that you know but you lack the funds, then you should definitely try running an online fundraising campaign. On LetUsFund.com, you can reach a global audience and achieve your financial target without paying anything.

2.       Donate to Charitable Institutions or Educational Foundations

Some individuals opt to donate to existing charitable institutions that have educational programs for out-of-school children and youth. There are also private educational foundations that aim to put kids through school with the help of funding from sponsors like you.

Indeed this is another good way to help increase the number of children getting their rightful education in the Philippines.

3.       Volunteer to Teach Children in Communities

You may want to volunteer your services too in teaching children in various communities. You can organize your own team and schedule with the barangay halls or you can join other volunteers who are already doing this.

4.       Start Your Own Educational Sponsorship Program

Are you thinking of starting your own educational sponsorship program or foundation? It may seem like a big dream for some, but it’s very feasible. In order to accomplish this, though, you must raise the initial funds first for the operations.

You will not just need money to pay tuition fees, but you also have to sponsor other basic needs of children and youth who go to school. These include food, transportation, books, school supplies, and uniforms. It’s also important to employ people who will assist you in contacting schools, coordinating with beneficiary families, and other essential tasks.

Surely you have some sponsors in mind already for this project. But consider getting sponsors too from around the world, strangers who actually care for the same cause! Yes, it’s possible through LetUsFund.com where it’s very simple to launch a fundraising campaign, promote it online, and accept donations.

Remember not to limit yourself to the above-mentioned ways to help. Get creative! As long as you have that passion to help and you believe in this cause, surely you’ll think of different ways to reach out. Whatever budget or type of help you have in mind, what’s important is your drive to make a difference and to be a blessing to others.