The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is actively supporting the education of children displaced by the unrest of Mt. Kanlaon. In a recent statement, DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao highlighted the efforts of the agency’s field office camp coordinators who, despite their busy schedules, are dedicated to assisting young learners with their studies in evacuation centers. Dumlao praised the commitment of DSWD personnel who go above and beyond to help students struggling with their educational materials. Currently, over 1,600 children aged 6-12 are residing in 23 evacuation centers near Mt. Kanlaon, following the volcano’s eruption on December 9. To adapt to the situation, some schools have implemented a blended learning approach, combining in-person and modular education. Dumlao emphasized the DSWD’s ongoing commitment to support affected families, in line with directives from Secretary Rex Gatchalian. This support extends beyond education to include food, non-food items, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of evacuation centers, as well as specific aid for learners, the elderly, pregnant, and nursing mothers until normalcy is restored.
DSWD Supports Education of Student-Evacuees Amidst Kanlaon Volcano Unrest
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