Human Interest Stories
How an out-of-school youth rediscovered his love for learning
Staying in school was difficult for 17-year-old Rajiskan, “Nawalan na talaga ako ng gana sa pag-aaral (I just lost all interest in going to school).” For three years, Rajiskhan Hadjula from Barangay Mariki, Zamboanga City was out-of-school. During those three long years, he considered himself as “tambay” (from the word standby, meaning being idle). When…
Read MoreLearner to teacher: An ALS teacher’s journey
For Virgo, the Alternative Learning System (ALS) is not only the home of her profession; it has also been the tool for her to reach her dreams. Among nine siblings, Virgo Lumanao was the only child to step into high school, a milestone for their family. Although because of their family’s hardships and scarce resources,…
Read MoreLives changing through the Alternative Learning System: Myla Alid
“When you have a dream, you must not be shy to pursue it and make it happen,” Myla said. Myla Alid is a 19-year-old Alternative Learning System (ALS) Learner from Siocon District, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Myla was an out-of-school youth for six years before she learned about the ALS Program. When she heard about…
Read MoreLives changing through the Alternative Learning System: Marinel Bation
“I realized that circumstances are not hindrances for me to pursue my dreams, because I believe that when there is life, there is still hope.” Marinel, a 19-year-old Alternative Learning System (ALS) Learner said. Marinel Bation is one of the ALS Learners of Farmington, Tampilisan Community Learning Center. For Marinel, the ALS program is a…
Read MoreInclusion, peacebuilding, and creativity for out-of-school youth of Zamboanga City
Arian Maui Estrellado (21 years old): “I never felt that I was discriminated. I felt at home. Everyone welcomed me regardless of my being a transgender.” “We cannot accept you in this school unless you cut your hair short.” These words traumatized the then 17-year old Maui when she tried, for the second time, to…
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