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Children on the streets make up approximately 75% of the street children in the Philippines. They work on the streets but do not live there. They generally have a home to return to after working, and some even continue to attend school while working long hours on the streets. Children of the street make their homes on the street. They make up ...
Data from the Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development show that the number of street children increased by 6,365 yearly, and half of the country’s street children, from 8 to 20 years old, have at one time sniffed Rugby and other inhalants. The relative ease of procuring these substances due to their low cost contributes to ...
The Manila Reception and Action Center (RAC) is a government-run shelter for street children in Manila, Philippines. The facility is located on Arroceros Street in the central district of Ermita. In October 2014 it was the subject of news reports alleging that children were being subjected to horrendous conditions tantamount to criminal abuse. [1]
The founder himself used to be a street child before rescued by Harnin Manalaysay, founder of Bible study group "Club 8586." The organization helped more than 10,000 children in Cavite to date, handing out Gifts of Hope (parcels like slippers, toys, school supplies) along with teaching street children on hygiene, food and children's rights. He ...
Street children can be found in a large majority of the world's famous cities, with the phenomenon more prevalent in densely populated urban hubs of developing or economically unstable regions, such as countries in Africa, South America, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Every 2 years, Jon Jon would bring his fellow Filipino Canadian occupational therapists to provide art centered therapy for street children in the city. [3] The volunteer program was made possible with their long-term partnership with Streetlight Philippines and was founded by Norwegian volunteer Erlend Johannesen in 2004. [4]
Articles relating to street children, poor or homeless children who live on the streets of a city, town, or village UNICEF's definition covers boys and girls, aged under 18 years, for whom "the street" (including unoccupied dwellings and wasteland) has become home and/or their source of livelihood, and who are inadequately protected or supervised.
The Davao Death Squad (DDS) is a death squad group in Davao City, Philippines.The group is alleged to have conducted summary executions of street children and individuals suspected of petty crimes and drug dealing. [1]