In the CDP of Guiuan, 40 participants who are members of various student clubs from Tubabao National High School participated in the three-day Child-Led Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activity. The concept of DRR, the thematic aspects of disaster prevention, and mitigation, as well as the basics of contingency planning, were discussed through a partnership with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRO). Students were also educated about first aid and emergency basic life support, and their last day was alotted for drill demonstration and simulation to showcase the participants’ learnings. This shows how important the participation of the children in building disaster resiliency in the community.
Luijay, a sponsored child, continues to battle with a rare disease called “Hirschprung Disease”, a birth defect in which some nerve cells are missing in the large intestine.