Posts Tagged ‘Young Focus’

WE Scholar Graduates from University, Finds Employment

Posted By abee on 05.12.2010 • (0) 

Archie Amago is a recent college graduate of the collaborative Student Sponsorship Program operated by WE International Philippines and Young Focus.  Archie's talent and dedicated work ethic have led to his academic success as a college graduate, and has also led to his recent hiring as an employee with Ms. Djuna Rocha and Scarlet Begonia Flowers.

This position is a wonderful fit for the combination of Archie’s creative talent and the training he received as part of his business administration degree. After an initial period of being mentored by Ms. Rocha, Archie will certainly be a great addition to the Scarlet Begonia team. Archie is an inspiration to us and to the other students in the student sponsorship program, a real example that education and hard work do in fact create opportunities for success!

Archie has always been one of the most active students/teenagers at the student center and was the March 2010 winner of  the "WE-Student of the Month Award", in the college student category. Archie's graduation from the City College of Manila with a degree in Business Administration has been a well-earned and much deserved accomplishment. Throughout his participation in the student sponsorship program, Archie has always demonstrated strong leadership skills, and a well developed ability to work with others.

Just weeks after his college graduation, Archie was a participant in the 10-day long WE-ExcelAsia training (a program which helped the participants significantly improve theirEnglish language ability). The skills Archie learned in the various WE sponsored workshops and seminars he attended throughout the program, have served Archie well, and he has frequently expressed his gratitude for all of the support WE has extended him.

Congratulations, Archie!!! WE are all extremely proud and excited for you and this new chapter of your life. WE would like to thank Djuna Rocha and Scarlet Begonia Flowers for believing in Archie, for recognizing his skills and ability, and for extending him this wonderful opportunity!

WE would also like to thank our partner in the Student Sponsorship Program, Young Focus, for the tireless effort of the entire Young Focus team in collaborating with us to make success stories like Archie a reality. WE wish both Archie and Scarlet Begonia Flowers continued success in the future!!!

Tagged As: Archie Amago, Poverty, Student Sponsrship, WE, WE International Philippines, WE Philippines, Young Focus

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WE Builds Smokey Mountain Basketball Court

Posted By abee on 04.23.2010 • (0) 

WE International Philippines, in collaboration with Young Focus, Scotty Mackinnon, Dominic Uy and Mighty Sports, built the Nathan Dasilva Basketball Court that was inaugurated on Saturday, 13 February 2010.

It was an emotional inauguration as the basketball court was constructed in memory of Mr. Mackinnon’s best friend – an avid basketball player who passed away in his senior year of high school. Mr. Alex Compton of WE International Philippines hosted the event that turned lively as soon as sponsored students and finalists of last year’s Amazing Dance challenge performed for the community and all of the friends and partners of WE that were in attendance.

Immediately following the unveiling of the basketball hoops that officially marked the Nathan Dasilva basketball court open for the Smokey Mountain community, a shoot-out activity led by Philippine Basketball Association veteran player Will Antonio from Coca Cola in the PBA, and a Dunk exhibition was put on by PBA Import Jason Forte - a real treat for the Smokey Mountain Community!

The Dasilva family, who live in Canada, helped tremendously in making the construction of the court possible through the generous financial contribution they made to WE.  The Smokey Mountain Athletic Commission (SMAC) was also instrumental in helping the project come to fruition, and they will play an instrumental role in the maintenance of the court and the organization of upcoming basketball tournaments.  The basketball hoops were generously donated by the Uy family and Mighty Sports.

In the works are upcoming basketball clinics for both our sponsored students and the community as a whole. Thanks again to everyone who helped make this day possible!

Tagged As: Basketball, Nathan Dasilva, Philippines, Poverty, Smokey Mountain, WE International Philippines, WE Philippines, Young Focus

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WE August Student of the Month Award

Posted By abee on 08.20.2009 • (1) 

Left: Regine Sosing, Right: Vicky Joice Dela Cruz

August 2009 winners for the WE International Philippines (WEIP) Student of the Month awards are 4th year high school student, Vicky Joice Dela Cruz, who dreams of becoming a lawyer to "help the poor," and 1st year college student Regine Sosing taking up BS Civil Engineer in University of the East. Regine is also a winner of July's Poetry Writing Amazing Challenge. These student role models are excellent students, very active at the student center and helpful to their student peers and leaders.

The girls were chosen for the great example they set for their fellow students. On Saturday, August 29th, Regine and Vicky were presented their certificates and National Bookstore gift certificate prizes after a celebratory lunch hosted by Outback Steakhouse (Glorietta), WE International Philippines' corporate partner. After lunch, the winners went shopping at National Bookstore. Thank you to Outback and congratulations, Regine and Vicky! WE wish you continued success and excellence in your academics and may you both continue to set such wonderful examples to all of your fellow sponsored students!

For those with Credit Cards, WE International Philippines welcomes REWARDS POINTS donations to claim Gift Certificates from bookstores and drugstores for prizes for WE Sponsored Students and formula, vitamins and other medicines needed in the Day Care Center!

Tagged As: Poverty, Smokey Mountain, Student of the Month, WE International Philippines, Young Focus

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A Birthday Celebration in Smokey Mountain

Posted By abee on 07.01.2009 • (0) 

WE International Philippines' Director of Development, Geni Psinakis, celebrated her birthday recently with a group of close friends and more than 40 elementary school students residing in the Smokey Mountain garbage dump. The birthday party was held at a local community center in the area. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade children from our partner's student sponsorship program were entertained with various games and a magic show. In lieu of birthday gifts, Geni had asked her friends to donate books, school supplies, toys and items the kids in need. The event was a wonderful success, and a truly joyful birthday celebration!

Tagged As: Birthday, Geni Psinakis, Smokey Mountain, Tondo, WE International Philippines, Young Focus

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