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.

We are grateful to you for your partnership, faithful support, and prayers. Without your gifts LCW/LCP would

not be able to touch the lives of over 6000 people each year. You impact not only lives on earth but also

eternity as people come to know Jesus and His amazing love.

Again, we come to you asking for your help. Many LCW/LCP Programs including Health, Preschool, Wee Women and Consuelo Residential Dorms, Peace and Faith Program and Shipping are in need of funding. There are also 220 children currently waiting and praying for help and hope through sponsorship. We appeal to you to consider giving a gift to Little Children of the World, today to meet these Urgent Needs.

With deepest appreciation,

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College Banquet

Creator/Editor: Brittany Foster, brittanyfoster@littlechildren.org

College graduation is a day that many can only dream about. LCW/LCP continues to make

educational dreams come true through scholarships. Read this story of a scholar that embodies

the goals of our programs, and join us in this issue for more stories of the Lord’s faithfulness

during this graduation season.

“Hi there! I'm ROCKY BRUCE M. ALKUINO, an LCP scholar, graduate of Bachelor in

Science in Hospitality Management class of 2018.

Before LCP, my parents worked so hard, were so industrious even with tired bodies, and

they were always so loving, selfless, and caring. They tried to give us everything we needed, even if

that left nothing for themselves. We had so many financial and food insufficiencies. My parents

often sacrificed their meal for us. There was nothing I could do to help them during that time, except

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

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

community outreach programs. There were academic trainings too. We experienced these, little by

little, but they had great effects on our interpersonal, spiritual, and emotional development. Inspired by everyone's

commitment and passion at LCP and by all blessings they gave me, I was determined to do my best and hold on to my

ambition. With God's grace, I was able to finish my primary education and my high school years.

I became a LCP trainee for 1 year, and I learned so much. In God's plan, my sponsors, Bud & Stella Naifeh and

Glen Clemens, and college donor, Dumaguete South Rotary Club, granted me an opportunity to reach my dreams in

college. During that time, my father fell out from heat stroke, and my mother was diagnosed with stage 1 cyst on her

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,

with my LCP family's help, entrusting everything to God, we were able to overcome. My father recovered, my mom

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.”

Little Children of the World is changing lives one child at a time through education. Lend a helping hand and

break the cycle of poverty through giving a college education to a scholar like Rocky, today.

MORE IN THIS ISSUE: Graduation celebrations, Preschool teachers retire after

over a decade of service, First-12th grade graduates in the Philippines, Alumni visit

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 12

th 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.

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 2

nd 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

young children, many of whom have already graduated from college.

Pomposa Patajo & Lolita Mendez

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 6

th 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.