Cleanup workers Children in Basilan photographed in the aftermath of tropical storm Pane (international name: Nalge) on October 27. The City of Zamboanga distributed to help clean up flooded families’ homes. — Photo from Save the Children of War in Basilan
Zamboanga City – Children from at least three towns in Basilan Province are helping to clean up the debris left by severe Tropical Storm Pane (international name: Nalge), as well as those who still survived in Zamboanga City. To earn and help, I made a broomstick. Upset by flood-related devastation.
Dr. Aalin Jawad Jumaoas, president of Save the Children of War in Basilan, said children in the towns of Mohammad Ajul, Al Barqa and Unkaya Pekan in Basilan said their families had been displaced from their homes. He said he found a way to make money and help at the same time. Heavy rains from the October 27 storm caused the worst flooding in recent memory.
The children collect the branches of palm trees that are locally felled for lumber, cut off the leaves, remove the soft green blades, collect the midribs of the leaflets and use them to make the locally known broomsticks. We put them to good use by turning them into As “walis tingting”.
According to Jumaoaas, the children have produced more than 2,000 brooms in a program called ‘Walis Tingting Para sa mga Nasalanta ni Paeng’.
“In the aftermath of a severe tropical storm pane that devastated many people in Zamboanga City, and in return for their previous generosity, these children have produced over 2,000 broomsticks for those who need them most. We hope that we can make a small donation for these children. [help] Receiver [clean up the debris left by the storm] It makes it easier to get back to normal,” said Jumao-as.
“Kokorib broom in exchange for satchels and school supplies,” Jumaoas said. “I am also happy that there are philanthropists who have bought brooms, which means income for the families of these children.”
survivors too
The broomsticks were provided free of charge to flood victims in Zamboanga City to help clear the mud and debris that flooded their homes during the height of the flood.
She said the Walis Tingting Project is both a fundraising and value-creating activity.
Juma Oas said the children who participated in the project were survivors of hostilities in Basilan.
“Some have lost parents, siblings and homes,” she said. “One way to heal them is to make them understand how to be important in their respective communities.”
“Scraping [coconut] Leaflets are a form of healing, and being with a group of people in similar endeavors also helps them.
Basilan’s Save the Children of War helps children in areas affected by armed conflict, especially those who survived landmines and explosions, receive psychosocial activities, educational scholarships and educational toys. I have helped people overcome fear and trauma through medicine, books, and medicine. support.
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