Thank you so much for all you have done to make

this graduation season very fruitful. God has

blessed your efforts and it is a blessing to see the
difference in the lives of the children and youth. It is
my joy to see your sponsored children/youth and their families in person, and to hear them express their love
and gratitude for you. Because of you they have a chance to break the cycle of poverty in their lives. Thank
you for making their dreams come true. College graduation is a day that many can only dream about. LCW/LCP continues to make
We are grateful to you for your partnership, faithful support, and prayers. Without your gifts LCW/LCP would educational dreams come true through scholarships. Read this story of a scholar that embodies
not be able to touch the lives of over 6000 people each year. You impact not only lives on earth but also the goals of our programs, and join us in this issue for more stories of the Lord’s faithfulness
eternity as people come to know Jesus and His amazing love. during this graduation season.
“Hi there! I'm ROCKY BRUCE M. ALKUINO, an LCP scholar, graduate of Bachelor in
Again, we come to you asking for your help. Many LCW/LCP Programs including Health, Preschool, Science in Hospitality Management class of 2018.
Wee Women and Consuelo Residential Dorms, Peace and Faith Program and Shipping are in need of Before LCP, my parents worked so hard, were so industrious even with tired bodies, and
funding. There are also 220 children currently waiting and praying for help and hope through they were always so loving, selfless, and caring. They tried to give us everything we needed, even if
sponsorship. We appeal to you to consider giving a gift to Little Children of the World, today to meet that left nothing for themselves. We had so many financial and food insufficiencies. My parents
these Urgent Needs. often sacrificed their meal for us. There was nothing I could do to help them during that time, except
With deepest appreciation, to hold on to my will to finish my studies so I would be able to give back to them after graduation.
Facing such life obstacles is a struggle but, after so many prayers, God gave us relief through
LCP. We joined when I was 8 years-old in 2nd grade. Soon after, I was sponsored. Sponsorship
Glenna Waller, President / CEO assisted my parents in supporting our day to day needs, in our personal, financial, and academic life.
At LCP, we were involved in Bible studies, Sunday worship & service, Sunday school, fellowships, and
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community outreach programs. There were academic trainings too. We experienced these, little by
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Glen Clemens, and college donor, Dumaguete South Rotary Club, granted me an opportunity to reach my dreams in
P.O. Box 37 college. During that time, my father fell out from heat stroke, and my mother was diagnosed with stage 1 cyst on her
Barnesville GA 30204 www.littlechildren.org Return Service Requested breast. With these major health risks, there were many difficulties with it, and they could not work well. There were
months that my family had nothing. It broke my heart seeing them that way. But with strong will, and determination,
Give by phone: with my LCP family's help, entrusting everything to God, we were able to overcome. My father recovered, my mom
770-358-2771 underwent surgery, and finally, I was able to finish college. Now, I’ve received my Bachelor's degree, and I am ready to
face the next journey in my life. I could not bear everything without the help of God and everyone through LCP.”
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Sponsor a child MORE IN THIS ISSUE: Graduation celebrations, Preschool teachers retire after
($35/month) Creator/Editor: Brittany Foster, brittanyfoster@littlechildren.org
over a decade of service, First-12th grade graduates in the Philippines, Alumni visit
 Preschool is LCP’s first step of educational intervention. Our seven
preschool centers start four year old children off with quality
foundational education to prepare them for the future. This year
marks a record number of preschool graduates with 119 moving up
to kindergarten in June. The graduation ceremony featured dance
and song performances from each of the seven preschool centers.
The graduates performed traditional Filipino dances with costumes to
match, made by the mothers, as well as
contemporary dances. Each class awarded
1st and 2nd honors to the students with
best behavior and participation, as well as
other superlative awards. The preschool
centers are a longstanding program. We
are so proud of the achievements of the preschools, and we know the teachers are
the reason for their continued success. Lolita Mendez, Bloomington Preschool
teacher for 16 years, and Pomposa Patajo, Balugo Preschool teacher for 12 years,
will be retiring this year. They are huge contributors to the success of this program
and other educational programs, because they have faithfully taught hundreds of Pomposa Patajo & Lolita Mendez
young children, many of whom have already graduated from college.
In years past, the Philippines has only
required their students to complete 10
years of schooling prior to proceeding
to college. In 2016, the Philippine
education system added 11th and 12th
grade to their curriculum to become
more internationally competitive. In
2016 and 2017, LCP had no high school
graduates, but rather, students
celebrated being the first classes to
move from 10th to 11th grade in
Philippine history. Now that the
additional years of schooling are fully implemented, 2018 marks the first-ever 12th grade graduates at LCP.
LCP celebrated with a banquet for the 51senior high school graduates. The night included songs and dances
performed by the graduates. Notable awardees for academic honors include: Jofelyn Garsula, Theresa
Timonan, Jay Cheever Rocabarte, Ruben Morano, and Claire Vensuelo. Graduates receiving awards for LCP
participation include: Jofelyn Garsula, Cris Rona Mae Oira, Raymark Ablong, and Theresa Timonan. We are so
proud of all of our graduates!
We hope to see all these graduates succeed in life whether they are proceeding to college or entering into
the work force. The new education system equips 12th grade graduates with vocational training as part of
their senior high curriculum. All graduates are eligible to take an entrance exam to qualify for free college
tuition at a public college like NORSU. LCP scholars, as always, must have an 85%, or above, average to be
eligible for a scholarship. With government funded tuition, costs of sending a student to college will be
greatly reduced. However, LCP scholarships will still be provided to help support transportation fees, projects,
supplies, uniforms, and other additional expenses that vary based on course of study.
We are so excited we have added 13 new alumni to the
LCP graduates, bringing us to a grand total of 284
graduates to come through our scholarship program.
Thank you so much to everyone who was a sponsor and
donor to these amazing graduates! Education is truly
the only way to break the cycle of poverty. College
graduates can make a better life for themselves, reach
back to help their families, and are more financially able
to give their children a chance to live free from the
grips of poverty that once held them in bondage.
The school-year has come to an end for the LCP Work Scholarship recipients. And
for 13 students, all their labors have paid off in graduation. LCP celebrated with a
night just for the graduates. Nine graduates received Bachelor’s Degrees and three
received Associate’s Degrees. In addition, we were able to see former scholars
graduate who have now completed their respective degrees and graduates who
have furthered their education. Most notably, Jorilie Joy Bilbao, an LCP college
graduate who has been working full time while paying her way through law
school. Joy spoke at the college banquet to encourage the college scholars with
her story. We are so proud of Joy for her achievements. She is an inspiration to all LCP students and a picture
of hard work and determination.
Earlier in the week, all 51 of the scholars celebrated the end of the school year with a banquet. Different
groups performed dances and songs for the guests, including the LCP staff who performed “Kaamulan,” a
traditional Filipino dance. Graduates, Rocky Bruce Alkuino and Gretchen Joy Tubil, shared their stories of how
LCP has positively impacted their lives, and helped them achieve their dreams of attaining a college education.
Awards were given for the most notable scholars. Joyce Gingco: Scholar of the Year, Aljhon Baco: Best in
Participation, and Arnold Rahiol: Best in Swap. Many other scholars received recognition for excellent grades
and LCP participation. Next year we anticipate 33 college graduates, and we look forward to seeing them
succeed in the future. Due to the new laws giving free tuition in the Philippines, providing a scholarship
through LCP will be much more affordable. Consider granting a scholarship for a deserving student and
break the cycle of poverty for good!
LCP’s number of alumni is steadily growing! This
year marked the 6th anniversary of the Alumni
Meet and Greet. 60 LCP graduates from all
around Dumaguete and surrounding islands in
the Philippines returned to the LCP compound
for fellowship and sharing their success stories.
Graduates from every class since the scholarship
program began in 2001 were represented. Many
brought their children, and we were able to catch
a glimpse into how LCW/LCP is making a differ-
ence in the next generation. 95% of LCP graduates are working or pursuing further education, and the remain-
ing 5% have chosen to become full-time parents. Our graduates are thriving no matter where they go! We are
so proud of all of our graduates and the lives they have built for themselves. Thank you so much for giving a
hand up to a better future and breaking the cycle of poverty through education.