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Childhope Asia Philippines 1210 Peafrancia Extension, Paco, Manila (+632) 5634647 / 5617118 chap@childhope.org.ph www.childhope.org.ph

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There are children with dreams who will die without a helping hand...
Former US President Bill Clinton

Childhope Asia Philippines continues to take the challenge of reaching out to the street children of Metro Manila and provide them with opportunities to understand their situation on the streets and help them to realize that there are better options for them than living on the streets. Our street children have so much potentials which cannot be realized if they will not be presented with appropriate opportunities. They can become successful and productive individuals and not liabilities in our society. In 2011, Childhope faced the challenge of sustaining the provision of these opportunities among our street children the intensified conduct of rescue round-up operations conducted by the local government which made the street children more mobile; and the dwindling assistance from international funding agencies, especially since the Philippines is reported to be no longer considered as a developing country but rather a middle-income country by several European countries. Yet, Childhope was able to pursue its mission and sustain the implementation of its programs and services for the benefit of our street children who are in most disadvantaged situations. The accomplishments presented in this report would not have been possible if not for the untiring assistance of our partners and donors who never cease to provide the much needed help to our street children participants. It takes a long process to motivate a street child to leave the streets and be referred to a center or be reunited with their families, when feasible. But no matter how difficult and long this process may be, Childhope will continue to take on this challenge since we believe that the street is no place for a child.

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I. OUTREACH and PROTECTION/EDUCATION on the STREETS PROGRAM While the government is resolving the issue of street children in Metro Manila, Childhope, through its Outreach and Protection/ Education on the Streets Program, continuously conducts counseling and non-formal education to street children in 20 areas around Metro Manila. The 33 Street Educator/ Social Workers continue to provide the street children participants with direct access to basic social services, such as counseling, alternative basic education, health/ medical care, vocational skills training, paralegal services, and referral services among others. Their sessions also focus on ensuring child protection and education, and guiding the street children toward behavior modification and to their eventual decision of leaving the streets to re-establish a new life in recovery centers or with their families and relatives, whenever feasible, or toward independent living. Table 1. Street Education Program Areas of Operation and Distribution of Street Educators according to Areas of Operation, 2011
City Quezon City Marikina City Caloocan City Manila Areas Balintawak Mayon Santolan Monumento Blumentritt Divisoria/ Binondo/ Delpan Luneta/ Kalaw/ Pier Lawton/ Quiapo Ermita/ Malate/ Pedro Gil/ Ospital ng Maynila Morayta/ Espaa Baclaran/ Cultural Center of the Philippines Buendia Sucat/ Ninoy Aquino International Airport Spiritual & Values Education Facilitators Physical Education Facilitator Assistant Physical Education Facilitator Financial Education/ Voc. Tech. Facilitator Number of Street Educators Assigned 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 1 1 1 33

Pasay City Makati City Paraaque City Conduct sessions in all areas

TOTAL

A. Demographic Profile of Street Children Assisted A total of 1,297 street children were assisted in 2011. This presents a 5.3% decrease from the number of assisted in 2010 (1,369 street children). In the last six months of 2011, some of the old contacts were no longer visible in the areas because of their

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engagement in income-generating activities such as driving kuliglig and vending. This emerged as the main reason for the decline in the number of street children assisted. The table below reflects the demography of street children assisted for 2011. Table 2. Demography of Street Children Assisted, 2011
Category Male Female Total New Participants Ongoing Participants Total Street-based children (abandoned/ neglected street children who live alone on the street) Children living on the street with parents/ family Barangay/ Community-based working street children who return daily to their homes after working on the streets Total Number of Street Children Assisted 760 537 1,297 339 958 1,297 366 811 120 1,297 Percentage 59% 41% 100% 26% 74% 100% 28% 63% 9% 100%

B. Program Accomplishments 1. Alternative Education (Alt Ed) A total of 1,297 street children participated in sessions on Alternative Education (Alt Ed) facilitated by the Street Educators. Through these sessions, the street children are presented with opportunities to gain knowledge on their rights, responsibilities, risks encountered on the streets, and protection from abuse. They are afforded the chance to develop positive behaviour, gain and improve life skills and capacities. The Alternative Education is composed of 11 modules listed in the table below. Two (2) Mobile Education Vans (MEVs) complemented and supported the Alternative Education sessions while the Mobile School from the Mobile School of Belgium was used in the basic literacy and numeracy sessions.

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Mobile Education Van (MEV) Sessions at Pasay area

A kuliglig is a motorized pedicab used for the conveyance of passengers and transport of goods

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Aside from the street children participants of the MEVs, other people in the areas where Childhope operates such as street dwellers, passers-by, police and security guards, vendors, and parents of street children learn about Child Rights, Values and Spiritual Education. As a result, some non-literate parents of the street children gain knowledge and skills on basic literacy and numeracy together with their children. Table 3. Street Children Participants in Alternative Education Sessions, 2010 and 2011
Alternative Education Session Spiritual and Values Formation/ Values Education UNCRC and other conventions/ Laws Primary Health Care Substance Abuse Prevention Education (SAPE) STI-HIV/ AIDS Adolescent Sexuality Personal Safety and Protective Behaviour (PSPB) Paralegal Education Life Skills/ Life Goals (LSLG) Gender Sensitivity Skills for Life Reproductive Health Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) / Group Counselling on different topics of the Alt Ed modules Baseline Date (2010) 771 784 710 472 427 335 431 322 403 426 174 252 753 Number of Street Children Assisted in (2011) Male Female Total 471 337 808 358 240 598 345 248 593 244 195 439 157 113 270 99 77 176 268 192 460 153 104 257 184 108 292 89 70 159 106 63 169 133 108 241 481 330 811

The number of street children who participated in sessions on Alternative Education decreased in 2011. Aside from the reasons mentioned above, there were also some street children participants who completed the modules of the Alternative Education. Thus, focused group discussions (FGDs) were facilitated among them by their respective Street Educators. These FGDs are conducted to assess how the children apply their learnings in their daily lives. Among the major behavioural indicators observed among the street children participants were as follows: (1) demonstrated respect towards other children and to adults by using po and opo and avoiding foul words; (2) reduced engagement in negative habits such as the use of prohibited drugs and other substances, stealing, and snatching; (3) developed confidence in expressing ones self to others; (4) participated in sessions even without their peers and arrived on time during sessions; (5) volunteered to perform certain tasks and assignments; (6) learned to follow rules and instructions; (7) expressed willingness to leave the streets and be referred to a recovery center or be reunited with their families/ relatives; and (8) able to formulate their life goals.

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2. Basic Literacy and Numeracy/ Alternative Learning System for Basic Education In 2011, there were 16 classes conducted on Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLAN), 7 classes on Alternative Learning System Basic Literacy Program (ALS-BLP) and 2 classes on Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS-A&E). Sessions were conducted in the areas of Binondo, Marikina, Luneta, Lawton and Blumentritt. Table 4. Street Children Participants in Basic Literacy and Numeracy and Alternative Learning System, 2010 and 2011
Type of Session on Basic Education Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLAN) Basic Literacy Program (BLP) Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Baseline Data (2010) 518 164 93 Number of Street Children Assisted (2011) Male Female Total 224 149 373 50 34 84 40 25 65

The participation of some of the street children in ALS sessions were not sustained in 2011 due to the intensified conduct of rescue round up operations by both the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the local government units (LGUs) which made the children more mobile. The University of the Philippines (UP) Pahinungod Manila, on the other hand, continues to facilitate regular sessions on Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLAN) to selected out-ofschool street children and youth from the areas of Ermita, Binondo and Lawton. There were also additional 30 street children who were new learners in the Malayan, Binondo Parish Church and CHAP joint BLAN project. Childhope also entered into a new partnership with civic group partners to support the ALS sessions among street children. Partners include Cosmic Technologies/ Cherry Mobile supporting 10 street children; Kate Oliva supporting one (1) child, and Ms. Didit Van der Linden (CHAP Board member) and Myrna Von Keiserlingk supporting four (4) children. 3. Financial Education (Fin Ed)/ Service Skills Training The table below reflects the list of skills training conducted among selected street children in 2011. Title of Service Skills Training Fashion accessories (beads) making No. of street children participants 24 Partner/ Sponsoring Agency Caritas Manila

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Silk Screen Printing Balloon Design Making Reflexology Hair Cutting Rug Making Basic Assistance Carpentry Production of Fashion Accessories

15 15 5 21 10 8 42

Ermita Parish Church Ermita Parish Church Ermita Parish Church Individual Resource Person Individual Resource Person Individual Resource Person Women Volunteers (Didit Van der Linden, Myrna Von Keiserlingk, Luningning Guest)

Children who were trained in the production of fashion accessories were engaged in the weekly production of accessories in their respective areas. Meanwhile, those who were trained in cosmetology and reflexology were able to practice their skills by providing manicure/ pedicure and hand and body massage respectively among their fellow street children and street adults in the areas where they are situated; while the street children who were trained in silk-screen printing were engaged in the weekly production of different designs and lay-out as part of their on-the-job training (OJT). All these activities were carried out under the supervision and monitoring of the Financial Education (FE)/ Voc. Tech. Coordinator. Selected street children also participated in several bazaars organized by different groups. Furthermore, about 163 street children who participated in the Financial Education sessions saved a total of PhP 13,333.50. Ten (10) street children withdrew funds from their savings to be used as start-up capital for a small business such as selling candies and snacks, to buy school supplies or visit their family during the Christmas holidays. 4. ADOC Basic Computer Literacy There were a total of 96 street children enrolled in Basic Computer Literacy classes. From these, 36 participants from Monumento, Balintawak, Binondo and Buendia completed the module during the 2nd quarter. The total number of street children participants increased by more than 200%, compared to 30 street children participants of Basic Computer Literacy last 2010. This increase was mainly due to the additional classes in Baclaran, Mayon, Luneta and in Tahanan Sta. Luisa which started in the middle of 2011 as well as the identification of a new batch of participants in Monumento area.

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Most of these children, especially those who completed the module, disclosed that instead of spending their time using drugs and other substances, they practice the learnings gained from the sessions they attended. Two (2) activity photos on CHAP Basic Computer Literacy sessions among street children were also included in the 15 Best Photos of 2011 ADOC 2.0 Photo-Contest in Taiwan. This was chosen out of the photo entries received from more than 10 Asian countries. Both pictures received a Certificate of Participation and a cash prize. 5. Educational Assistance Program (EAP) In School Year 2010-2011, 42 out of 63 EAP students were promoted to the next educational level. From these, one (1) student finished his BS Social Work last April 2011, while four (4) elementary and five (5) high school students graduated from their respective levels. Seven (7) children received academic awards. On the other hand, 18 students dropped out of the program due to loss of motivation from family conflicts and financial constraints, transfer of family to another area, and referral to a temporary shelter (3 children), among others. Regular and continuous counselling sessions facilitated by the Street Educators and our part-time psychologist were provided for these children and their parents. For School Year 2011-2012, 50 EAP beneficiaries were enrolled. Six (6) EAP beneficiaries are in college level, 31 students are in high school level and 13 students are enrolled in elementary level. Moreover, Street Educators conduct regular monitoring of the EAP beneficiaries not only in their academic performances but also during their participation in different activities included in the Street Education Program. 6. Psychosocial Interventions Street children participants are provided with appropriate psychosocial intervention depending on their needs as identified by their Street Educators/ Social Workers. Table 5. Number of Street Children Provided with Psychosocial Services, 2010 and 2011
Type of Service Provided Individual Counselling Group Counselling/ Focused Group Counselling Home Visitation Baseline Data (2010) 478 509 91 Number of Street Children Assisted (2011) Male Female Total 255 195 450 308 221 529 47 54 101

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Referral to temporary shelter Agency Visit for Child Exposure Agency Visit/ Phone Call for Case Follow Up Family Reconciliation School Visit Birth Registration Psychological Evaluation/ Therapy

51 45 12 26 53 64 --

33 43 17 4 24 45 26

23 46 26 7 20 46 24

56 89 43 11 44 91 50

Through the psychosocial interventions by the Social Workers, there were street children who realized that there are better options for them than living on the streets. In fact, there were 56 street children who were referred and admitted in different recovery centers while 11 street children were reunited with their families. Intensive individual and group counselling sessions conducted by the social workers/ PSIs paved way for some street children to develop leadership traits and capabilities. As a result, they were able to assist the Street Educators in facilitating programs for other fellow street children. Some of them have pursued their life goals and improved their behavior and attitudes. 7. Health and Medical Services In 2011, the Mobile Health Clinic (MHC) Project attended to a total of 3,392 medical and dental consultations. Dental services were provided in partnership with alumni dentists from the Centro Escolar University (CEU). These consultations were from 1,402 individuals of which 1,163 were direct beneficiaries of the Street Education program. The direct beneficiaries comprise about 89.7% of the total 1,297 children under Childhopes care. The top five (5) morbidities in 2011 were Bacterial Respiratory Tract Illness, Viral Respiratory Tract Illness, Dental Caries, Hyperactive Airways Syndrome, and Allergic Rhinitis.
MHC Physician during consultation of street children in the Mobile Health Clinic

There were also about 891 well child consultations which directly reflects the number of children consulting the clinic without any subjective complaints. This is equal to the percentage of beneficiaries who had changes in behaviour regarding the way they view their health and primary health care that it is both a right and a responsibility, and that everyone is responsible in attaining the highest level of health. Putting health as a primary valuable concern, the children continuously consult the physician to make sure that they are healthy to pursue their various daily activities. This

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is the most important impact of the clinics presence in the areas, along with our sessions on primary health care. The Ermita Parish established partnership with Childhope through the Childrens Ministry in the implementation of a daily nutrition/ feeding program for about 100 street children around the vicinity of the parish church to ensure that the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of such nutrients are served and consumed by each child. All the street children participants of the feeding program were noted to have increased in both weight and height. 8. Leadership Training among Street Children There were about 47 Junior Health Workers (JHWs) among the street children who actively performed their responsibilities during the reporting period out of the 55 trained JHWs. From these, 18 were new participants. JHWs continued to administer first aid treatment and facilitate sessions on Primary Health Care among their fellow street children in their respective areas. They also referred sick children to public health centers and hospitals when needed. Two (2) training sessions were conducted for JHWs, including a training workshop on Basic and Advanced First Aid for Children, and a workshop on Introduction to Basic Life Support. They also underwent a yearly team-building seminar workshop conducted every summer school break. The workshop serves to foster camaraderie among the members, and service to the fellow children and community. For this year, the JHWs assisted a total of 1,123 children with first aid services; referred 27 children to local health centers and/or health center visits; and facilitated 56 sessions on health education. After more than a year of re-introduction of the Junior Advocates (JAs) Project to the street children participants, a total of 22 street children, mostly children of street families, actively assisted the Street Educators in facilitating Alternative Education sessions and other outreach activities organized by various groups and individuals. They also assisted the SEs in conducting sessions on online safety, Childrens Rights and responsibilities and the different laws for children. Of this number, 16 attended an upgrading training on Effective Communication and Facilitating Skills where they learned techniques and skills in conducting formal or informal Child Rights Advocacy sessions among their fellow street children more effectively. In December 2011, about 16 street children were newly trained as JAs.

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9. Paralegal Assistance There were only few cases reported about street children needing paralegal assistance. This was due to the continued orientation and discussion sessions on child rights and related laws facilitated by Street Educators among the different sectors, such as barangay leaders, law enforcers, police, and jeepney drivers, among others. Among these cases include theft/ snatching (4 children), torture/ death (1 child) and sexual abuse (4 children, 1 of which was raped by her father). The Street Educators assisted the children in filing the necessary case or in coordinating with the respective institutions for the release of the child and/or for proper handling of the case. 10. Sports and Recreation A total of 386 children participated in various physical and sports activities, including sports clinics organized by different CHAP partners/ groups. Male participants comprise about 64% or 248 children while female comprise 36% or 138 children. These activities aim to contribute not only in the physical fitness enhancement of the children or enhance their skills in playing the games, but also help instil important values that can be learned from playing sports, such as team work, respect, and self-discipline. Furthermore, through their participation in competitive sports, the children experienced and realized how to overcome adversities such as losing to an opponent. These are all crucial life skills that help build resilience of children as they grow to be adults. In partnership with High Five Hope Foundation in the United States, the 5th Annual High Five Hope Sports Festival for Street Children began in the summer of 2011. A total of 312 street children participated in the sports fest. The participation rate increased by 11% compared to 282 street children in 2010. The opening and closing ceremonies were held at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on March 26, 2011 and June 5, 2011 respectively, while the entire elimination games were held at the Dakota and Canonigo covered courts. Futkal2 was introduced and played for the first time, together with basketball for the boys and volleyball for the girls.

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2011 Hope Sports Festival for Street Children Awarding Ceremony

Football sa kalye or football on the streets

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Sports caster, Ms. Patricia Hizon, acted as host. The sports festival was made possible by grants and in-kind donations received from various organizations and individuals, including Secours Islamique France (SIF), Hope for ChildrenUK, Maynilad, Smart Telecommunications, BBDO, DKS RockEd, Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Ms. Akiko Thomson-Guevara, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Volleyball Federation, Unilever Philippines, Amy Foundation, Chummy Chum Foundation, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Republic Biscuit Corporatoin, Happy Haus Donuts, Liwayway Marketing Inc.-Oishi, Patata Twirl, Malayan Insurance Corp., Commonwealth Foods Inc., St. Pancratius Parish, Miyong Enterprise, HSBC, and Bata Batuta Organization of PAREF Woodrose School. Deutsche Knowledge Services (DKS) continued weekly sessions (every Saturday) on Rock Ed featuring dance and music, with the participation of about 45 selected street children. Last October 2011, selected Rock Ed participants performed during the DKS Employees night. In addition, there were also 25 street children from the areas of Luneta, Lawton, TM Kalaw and Ermita who regularly participated in sessions on theatre arts and interpretative dance every Saturday at the Arroceros Park facilitated by a PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) trained Street Educator. Lastly, about eight (8) street children from the areas of Lawton, TM Kalaw, and Luneta participated in different skills activities (swimming, cooking, etc.) facilitated by the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) International School. A one-day Sussical presentation was held in December 2011 participated by selected street children. Most of the street children participants also attended different outreach activities such as childrens party, arts and crafts, and sports clinic. Organized by private individuals and groups, schools, and private companies, the outreach activities not only benefitted the street children but also volunteers who enjoyed playing with the children and listening to their stories. They also participated actively in the celebration of the International Day for Street Children held last April 12, 2011 with the theme Street Children para sa Kalikasan. 8. Relief and Material Assistance The street children received grocery bags from individual and corporate donors last November and December 2011. Relief items were also distributed among street children and their families who were affected by Typhoon Sendong in Metro Manila. In

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addition, relief and material assistance were provided among the street children participants when the need arises. Moreover, 42 street children continue to participate in the feeding program in NAIA/ Sucat every Tuesday and Thursday at the Aruga Center. This is sponsored by Ms. Didit Van der Linden and two other volunteer women, namely Ms.Myrna Von Keyserlingk and Ms. Luningning Guest. II. SUSTAINING FUNCTIONAL GRASSROOTS COUNCILS for the PROTECTION of CHILDREN towards EFFECTIVE CHILD RIGHTS PROTECTION, ADVOCACY and NETWORKING for the PREVENTION of SEXUAL ABUSE and ALL FORMS OF CHILD ABUSE This project is implemented in partnership with CHAPs sister organization, Families and Children for Empowerment and Development (FCED) Foundation, Inc. through a grant from CORDAID. It is a continued advocacy, networking and capability enhancement program for Grassroots Councils for the Protection of Children (BCPC) to assume responsibility for community-based protection of children to prevent and protect children from all forms of child abuse that can result in children living on the streets and/or children in conflict with the law (CICL). This project also aims to enhance the capability of primary organizations in the barangays that will facilitate the organization of a grassroots Council for the Protection of Children and will advocate and ensure its functionality. This project is implemented in 35 barangays of Districts 5, 6 and 11 of the City of Manila. Below are the highlights of the implementation of the program for the year 2011: About 10 cases involving high-risk children/ youth were responded and assisted, which include riot and theft among others; About 1,567 children, youth, adults, and parents participated in advocacy sessions on Child Rights, International Instruments, Laws and Policies on Child Protection in the Philippines; About 82 BCPC leaders participated in different upgrading trainings which include writing project proposals, livelihood seminars, and family planning among others. One BCPC leader was also trained to become an Instructional Manager of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program; About 19 BCPC leaders attended sessions on the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis; About 768 children participated in nutrition feeding; About 116 parents were trained on producing bags made from recycled newspapers/ magazines, while about 234 parents and youth continued to engage in different livelihood activities;

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Two (2) grant proposals were approved (Alternative Learning System for HighRisk Youth and Livelihood Program for Urban Poor Families) out of the four (4) proposals submitted; About 120 children in need of special protection (CNSP) completed ear acupuncture sessions and attended sessions on Substance Abuse Prevention Education; About 119 out of the 272 youth participants of the ALS Program qualified to take the test for accreditation and equivalency; and About 240 CNSPs participated in leadership skills training, 180 in financial education sessions, and 41 in Entrepreneurship and Basic Computer Electronics training.

III. COMMUNITY-BASED SYSTEM BUILDING APPROACH for the PROTECTION of CHILDREN in the NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION NCR This pilot project was implemented from October 2010 to December 2011 through a grant from UNICEF Manila. The project was formulated under the premise that settingup community-based child protection networks or CBCPNs will facilitate the empowerment of target communities to appropriately prevent and respond to cases of violence, abuse and exploitation, including HIV prevention. The CBCPNs were established at the purok (sub-barangay neighbourhood) level to help the BCPCs to effectively address the needs of the children in the entire barangay since it will have a link or a network in the distant subdivisions or purok of their community. The project was implemented among 10 puroks in seven (7) barangays in the cities of Manila (4 puroks in 3 barangays), Pasay (2 puroks in 2 barangays), Quezon City (2 puroks in 1 barangay), and Caloocan City (2 puroks in 1 barangay). The program highlights/ accomplishments are listed below: A total of 10 community-based structures were organized at the purok level with corresponding committed and trained/ capable volunteers to perform their roles; A total of 7 barangays formulated a standard workable operational system at the purok-level CBCPNs in managing child abuse cases, including the implementation of a diversion program for the CICLs; A total of 33 barangay officials from 10 covered puroks regularly attended meetings to discuss plans, monitoring and evaluation of the program of activities of the purok-based CBCPNs; All of the 10 PNPCs have established a linkage with other agencies for the prevention, care and response activities for children in collaboration with and as part of BCPC; A total of 84 cases of child abuse were assisted and responded by the PNCP; A total of 80 children from 10 covered puroks were represented in the community-based child protection network at purok level;

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About 32 trained youth focal points continued to conduct advocacy sessions among their peers; About 173 advocacy sessions were conducted by adult advocates among 3,471 adults/ parents in 10 puroks, while about 125 advocacy sessions were conducted by youth advocates among 2,537 children and youth in 10 puroks; About 40 parents were trained as Parent Effectiveness Session (PEs) facilitators; and About 442 parents participated in the series of Parent Effectiveness sessions.

The table below reflects the highlight of activities conducted among the urban poor children and youth: Activity/ Session Conducted Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program Leadership and Management Skills Technical/ Vocational Skills Training Values Formation Substance Abuse Prevention Education Personal Safety and Protective Behavior Gender Sensitivity Adolescence Sexuality and STI/HIV AIDS Life Skills and Life Goals Financial Education IV. ADVOCACY AND TRAINING SERVICES 1. Advocacy and Networking Childhope strengthened its advocacy efforts with key stakeholders. Orientation and advocacy sessions on childs rights, issues concerning street children, and CHAP programs and services were conducted among barangay officials, police officers, community leaders, social workers and staff from the local government office, students, professors, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) staff, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) staff, Jose Fabella Center staff and representatives of food establishments in different areas where Childhope operates. These sessions resulted in the free use of parking areas for sessions on Alternative Education, outreach activities, parking of one Mobile Education Van (MEV), and provision of nutrition feeding and facilitation of different sacraments to street children and their parents. Moreover, CHAP was given permission to use the Arroceros Park for free through the Malayan Insurance Company Beautification Project in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Manila. In return, the street children from Lawton spearheaded the painting and cleaning of the park. Number of Participants 150 46 309 210 (96 males; 114 females) 241 (112 males; 129 females) 221 (104 males; 117 females) 172 (79 males; 93 females) 210 (103 males; 107 females) 214 (100 males; 114 females) 218 (95 males; 123 females)

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The Street Educators and program staff also participated actively in several activities promoting/ concerning childrens rights. These include a debate on the proposed amendments of the Juvenile Justice Welfare Act (JJWA), Childrens Rights Day celebration, and Lakbay Dasal for street dwellers, as well as the Hearing on AntiCorporal Punishment Bill at the House of Congress. In addition, Childhope organized the Inter-Agency Child Health Network (ICHN) meeting in Manila last September 26, representing the Central Cluster of the Inter-agency Child Health Network (ICHN). It was attended by representatives from all the District Health Offices of the Central Cluster and representatives from partner organizations. Lastly, the program staff attended several meetings, conferences, and forums as part of Childhopes networking and coalition building activities. These include assembly and strategic partner meetings, consultations on issues concerning street children and/or childrens rights among others, and regular meetings with its partners. 2. External Training The Training Unit facilitated two (2) external trainings for this year (1) Part I of the Training Program in Organizing and/or Strengthening Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) entitled, Awareness and Community Action Building for Child Protection, held from January 18-20, 2011 and attended by 18 NGO staff, including Program Manager/ Coordinators, Social Workers, Direct Service providers, and community leaders; and (2) Training of Trainers (TOT) in Organizing and Sustaining a Functional Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) conducted from November 9-17, 2011 which was organized in partnership with the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) and attended by 28 participants representing various government and non-government organizations including the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), CWC, League of Provinces of the Philippines, ICAN Foundation, and the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) of San Juan City. 3. Research Studies Conducted and Training Manuals Developed The Case Study of Purok Network for the Protection of Children (PNPC) in the National Capital Region (NCR) was completed in partnership with UNICEF Manila. This covered 7 barangays in Metro Manila. Several training manuals were also developed and completed including the Draft Standard Training Manual for Organizing/ Strengthening of Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children (BCPC) and the Street Educators Training Manual. 4. Field Study Visit / Exposure Trip

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Several orientation sessions and field study visits were conducted throughout the year with the participation of locals and foreigners alike. These activities enabled a two-way learning process wherein the visitors became exposed and learned about the lives of street children, while the street children also enriched their experience from interacting with their visitors and participating in the activities conducted during the visits. These activities include orientation sessions on Childhope programs and services as well as field study visits in identified CHAP areas of operation among students from local and schools abroad, local and foreign volunteers, and employees from local corporations. In return, the visitors facilitated interactive games and distributed food, school supplies, and goodies among the street children participants. 5. Staff Development For 2011, the Street Educators and program staff participated in several training seminars and other capacity-building activities which enabled them to perform their tasks more effectively and efficiently. These include seminars/ trainings, including upgrading trainings on result-based management, laws concerning children, violence against children, discipline and corporal punishment, evaluating client progress and service effectiveness, financial education, use of technology for efficiency, and psychosocial and creative interventions among others. The Street Educators and program staff of the Street Education program also participated in a commitment renewal and wellness seminar. 6. Volunteer Program Childhope was able to receive about 300 dedicated student and individual volunteers who provided support and assistance to the program staff in the implementation of its programs and services, including facilitating sessions among street children on basic numeracy and literacy, arts and crafts, and skills development among others. 7. Databank and Resource Center The Databank and Resource Center amassed a collection of books, periodicals, photos, and other publications pertaining to street children and other children in need of special protection. The Center continues to collect and manage data with the aim of providing relevant information resources to aid researchers in developing studies, facilitate evidence-based design, planning, and implementation of community-based programs for street children and their families, and support the mobilization of funding for such programs.

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For 2011, the Center manages a total of 3,331 books, manuals, and handbooks, and 8,711 non-reference materials (periodicals, newsletter, and brochures, annual report, etc.) in its collection. There were sixteen (16) local and foreign students and social workers who did research in the Center. III. RESOURCE MOBILIZATION 1. Local Corporations/ Foundations About 43 local corporations/ foundations/ organizations assisted CHAP for the year 2011 through cash and in-kind donations and sponsorship of a particular program/ project for street children. 2. International Donors A total of 22 international donors provided assistance for the year 2012. Resources from international donors continue to provide the most significant source of financial support to ensure the continued implementation of CHAP programs and services. 3. Individual Donors For this year, CHAP had about 30 individual donors who donated cash and in-kind donations such as clothes, shoes, and books among others. 4. Coin Cans CHAP was able to raise a total of PhP 67,211.25 from coin cans for the year 2011. 5. Media Exposure In 2011, Childhope, thru its Street Education Program, was featured in several TV and radio programs, and newspaper, indicated as follows: (1) Bulgar written by Ms. Bernadeth Sembrano, which featured the life of Gilboy Dilao (February 3), former street child who graduated from BS Social Work course through CHAPs Educational Assistance Program; (2) UNTV Channel 37 - July 30; (3) CBCP Monitor - August 6; (4) Debate of TV5 - October; (5) Who wants to be a Millionaire of TV5 as the chosen beneficiary of Ms. Alice Dixon - November 6; (6) Rated K of ABS-CBN December 25; and (7) GMA 7s Bestmen December. In addition, Media Central chose Childhope as one of the beneficiaries of the theatre

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play The Sound of Music shown at Resorts World Manila on December 7, 2011. The media publicities helped Childhope to increase awareness on its advocacy and programs, and reach more stakeholders. This resulted in more volunteers and donations, both in cash and in-kind, received by Childhope from several organizations, corporations and individuals. IV. ADMINISTRATION 1. The Board of Trustees Chairperson Vice Chairperson President/ Executive Director Corporate Secretary Board Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Members - Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan Mr. John Victor Tence Ms. Teresita L. Silva Atty. Darwin Mariano Ms. Ma. Saturnina Hamili Mr. Vitaliano Naagas II Ms. Therese Badoy-Capati Ms. Fleurdelys Torres Mr. Leopoldo Moselina

2. Number of Officers and Staff in 2011 Total Number of staff Project-based staff Consultants Prepared by: Maribel D. Flores Resource Mobilization Coordinator Ms. Teresita L. Silva, MSW President and Executive Director Mylene R. Lagman Resource Mobilization Officer = = = 51 22 (assigned to the BCPC project) 3