Many children attend school with no school supplies.  They must attempt to learn without aid of a notebook or paper.  Many children become ashamed or embarrassed about this and will not attend school.

By sponsoring a child and buying them some school supplies, you will give them all the tools they need to learn.

Pije is in grade 2 and is a RYE school English student currently in level 1.  His favorite subject is English.

He has 3 brothers, ages 20, 4, and 3, and 5 sisters, ages 18, 16, 12, 8, and 7.  Click here to see some of his siblings and here to see his home.  His oldest sister lives and works in Manila as a tailor.  She tries to send money home when she can.  Pije lives with 7 of his siblings, his mother, and his father.  His mother is a stay-at-home mom who cooks, cleans, and raises her children.  His father is a construction worker in Sugod, their hometown.

They eat rice, vegetables, chicken, and eggs for most meals.