CHRISTMAS is the most awaited season for most Filipinos, but the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way the upcoming holidays will be celebrated—it’s going digital!
Save the Children Philippines is launching “eSave Natin ang Pasko,” an online fundraising campaign that encourages everyone to unite in saving the Christmas spirit through a series of joyous and meaningful activities to provide joy and hope to children. These include 22 million learners, who have been experiencing major challenges such as the lack of access to learning materials and internet connection, as they struggle to learn from home.
The proceeds of the Christmas fundraising campaign will support the learning needs of children in poor households in Metro Manila, typhoon-stricken places in Eastern Visayas, and the conflict-affected areas in Mindanao. It will also support children with disabilities, those from indigenous communities and from hard to reach areas.
“eSave Natin ang Pasko” also promotes the importance of a nurturing home through the “Mapagkalingang Tahanan” advocacy, emphasizing the critical role of parents, guardians, and caregivers in the continued learning of children.
Also, in keeping with the tradition of Christmas caroling, “eSave Natin ang Pasko” features “Namamasko po!”—a fun group activity by schools, families, and companies showcasing their musical talent and creativity.
“eSave Natin ang Pasko” will be highlighted by a digital concert entitled “Awit Para Sa Mga Bata” on Dec. 18 where Gary Valenciano, Lea Salonga, Martin Nievera, Regine Velasquez Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Arnel Pineda, Bamboo, Gian Magdangal, Lara Maigue, Kayla Rivera and Sam Shoaf will serenade the audience in the Philippines and those living abroad with Christmas songs. The digital concert will be produced by prominent theater artists Menchu Lauchengco Yulo and Michael Williams, together with Save the Children Philippines’ Bianca Elizalde. Catch “Awit para sa mga Bata” online on Dec. 18 starting at 7 p.m. If you can’t catch the concert live, the video link will be active until Dec. 19.
To watch the concert, make a donation through https://ticket2me.net/e/32182. Each ticket is P800. Your donation will provide one family with a Family Learning Kit to help children learn during the pandemic.
Donors who pledge their support to “eSave Natin ang Pasko” will receive tokens of appreciation and a chance to be featured on the social media pages of Save the Children and its ambassadors Katarina Rodriguez, Xia Vigor and Ria Atayde. (PR)