Program Description
In the Philippines, the implementation and adaptation of laws and regulations that aim to protect and support differently abled people continue to be a challenge due to the lack of awareness and commitment from leaders and communities. This program enables volunteers to facilitate activities such as educational services for children diagnosed with autism and other related exceptionalities, and encourage parents to support the program. Throughout the assignment, volunteers will be given relevant training and orientations to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to support differently-abled children. Volunteers are expected to have the willingness to care for differently abled children and to be patient in dealing with non-traditional classroom scenarios.
Focus
Global Citizenship Education
Basic Education as a Right not a Privilege
Child’s Rights
Protection and Advancement of the Rights and Opportunities for Differently Abled People
Intercultural Learning
Community Development
Volunteering
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge, skills and understanding on how to facilitate the learning of differently abled children and how to effectively manage their behavior;
Introductory experience for the possible career in Special Education and Social Work;
Increased knowledge and appreciation of different cultures.
