Help street children in Philippines

Philippines

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19/11/2021
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Hello everyone!

This organisation is all about a feeding project for street children in the Philippines.
Here in General Santos are about 30 children living in the slums close to a big food market and our project was founded to help and teach the kids as well as feeding and playing with them.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Every morning around 9 o'clock we are going to pick up the kids. At the market we are able to use a room which is equipped with a board for teaching, school chairs, toys, maps, books, pens and paper to write.

Usually we teach some basic english or geography. After that we play or spend the rest of the time on the beach. At lunch time we buy some food for the children before dropping them off.

If you would like to volunteer you are very welcome to bring your own ideas and try new things.
Even though it is hard to experience the circumstances and low living conditions of the kids you will learn to love them as they are so thankful and warm hearted. Their age varies between 2 and 14.

As you are going to live in a host family and get free accommodation and food you are free of charge. You only need to pay some food for the children which varies between 3 - 4 $ (150 pesos). The more volunteers the less you pay. :) This will be the only cost you will have to spend during your stay but of course it depends on you how many additional costs you will have for example for travelling!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Tagalog: Fluent
Accommodation
If you are interested we will be able to find a host family for you. This is a good way to get to know the filipinos and be part of the community. Family life is really important here in the Philippines and you will have some activities with your parents and siblings which makes it possible to bond!
What else ...
Your volunteer work will be 4-5 hours in the morning 5 days a week which means you have some free time in the afternoon as well as on weekends. Because of this you are able to explore General Santos, go to see some of the beautiful beaches or go on trips in other areas of the Philippines. Moreover there are lots of activities and festivals in GenSan. You will meet other volunteers or exchange students which are also located in the city and you will be part of the community and have fun!

Minimum stay is one month!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 3 days a week
This host charges a fee
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4$ a day. To help feed yourself and kids

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Feedback left by and about host (20)

22/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host

Powerful experience with massively kind and generous people and children that will melt your hearts! Couldn't have had a better introduction to the culture than through my host family experience. Even though the diet posed some challenges to this health nut but we found some balance. I felt that 18 days was not enough to really make an impact… read more

(Very good )

15/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Titi)

(Excellent )

19/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Titi) for host

One of my best experience ever, thanks to the kids, Nambra, Amelah and their amazing mum, and of course my host family.
Don't hesitate if you wonder if you should go there or not, you'll be taken care of as part as the huge Filipino family, and you'll experience something you'll never forget.
The kids are full of life and love, and at the end of… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis )

Alexis did a great job here. She is very mature no need to tell her what to do in the project. She gave everything food and not only that also love and care to the street children. And also she is a good person with the big heart. Children,her host family and I appreciate her . A good friend and a good cook. I love all the foods you prepared… read more

(Excellent )

15/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alexis ) for host

I have never done anything similar to this programme and naturally I was a little apprehensive about what to expect. Would I enjoy, would I settle with my host family etc, would I bond with the kids. Is it safe to visit/stay here. But as soon as I arrived in Gensan I was immediately welcomed by my host family who were so very kind and keen to get… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Taylore) for host

This is late, I am sorry! I volunteered for a month in 8/2016. This project is an incredible opportunity to learn about and experience the Philippine culture. I am so grateful for my time with my host family, Nambra and the children. It was not very organized at times, but the children are benefiting in many ways for having us volunteer… read more

(Excellent )

26/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Samira) for host

If you think about visiting Nambra and the Kids in Gensan - Stop thinking and book a flight!

You will never regret that decision. Living in a philippino hostfamily is about getting a new family for a lifetime, it's about becoming a family member and learning to live in a complete different culture. You will get a different view on the world,… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

First of all I would like to thank you, Nambra and Amelah, for giving me an opportunity to work with amazing people like yourself. I had a blast hanging out with both of you and friends. Plus you gave me the the best host parents I can ask for, we became really close. :)

The experience with the children was striking at first but became very… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (francesca)

Thank you!Salamat!Gracias!Grazie for your help frafra. It was a great time working with you:) You taught and helped the kids a lot . You are always positive and bring happiness. Good memories with you is unforgetable. Come back soonest or see you Barcelona! :) ;) ♡

(Excellent )

14/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (francesca) for host

I have no words to describe this experience, i can only say that if you guys are coming to the philippines and you want to help this kids and having a great time with a local filipino family, i think this is the best opportunity,,, Is totally safe! and easy to get there =) the safety problems are not really there!
The best place with best people… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Petra)

Petra,
Thanks a lot for your help.It just a short period of time but your effort means a lot for the kids and us volunteers. Dont forget you will always welcome in the project. Hope to see you soon :) hugs Nambra

(Excellent )

16/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Petra) for host

Sorry that I am sooo late with my feedback for this amazing project. I stayed only very short time and could not help much, but I can say that this project really makes sense. Nambra and Amelah work hard to keep things going and it is not easy to take care of non profit project. But you are doing great job girls! It means so much for kids. I hope… read more

(Very good )

20/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Dominika)

Thank you for your help Dom! :) You showed your love to them. You taught them to dance the boogie dance and made them happy :) Hoping soon you will see the kids again.

xoxo,
Nambra

(Excellent )

28/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Dominika) for host

I couldn't make better decision than to come here! Everything was totally else as i've expected .... everything was better! Filipino people are well known for their hospitality also my family! And the kids?! Amazing! I thought that I am here to help them, to give them something.... But now I know that I gained more that I could give! Thank you!

(Excellent )

20/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Judith)

Judith is a nice girl and very focus what she's doing in the project. She love the kids and helped me a lot to get more volunteers for the project. I owe you :) Not only in the project . We became good friends and had so much fun together here in Gensan. She also loved by her host family. I will always be thankful that you chose our project. Thank… read more

(Excellent )

27/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Judith) for host

The special thing about this workaway is that the volunteers get the opportunity to live in host families. Because of that you get such a nice welcome and get to know the culture and filipinos! I am having such a good time here and I am sad to leave soon because I will miss the kids, my friends and family!

The work with the kids is really hard… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (emilie)

Your very welcome Emilie. It was great having you here even it just a short time .We have learned so much from you and also the kids. We would love to have you again. see you soon! good luck. greetings from gensan! :)

(Excellent )

23/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (emilie) for host

Thanks Nambra for All, my host family Was a lovely host, it Was difficult to leaved them, trully.
I am proud to contributed to your project day center, there is a lot of work there, is not only to play with children and go to the Beach ... It s harder than that..!!!!
Thank you nambra and Amelah for the funny Time also :)
Thank to mam Jang for… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kailynn)

Thank you for your help, Kailynn!
After spending 6 weeks with the kids we can say that they have come to love you! Your easy-going and fun personality creates a nice atmosphere and we enjoyed having you around so much! At the same time we also appreciate you being serious about your work and wanting to change something!
Good luck and safe… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kailynn) for host

I have never felt more welcome in my life. The community here is lovely and you really get to
immerse yourself in the Filipino culture. And this is a perfect opportunity if you are interested in volunteer work with children. They are so loving and they deserve all the help they can receive. I highly recommend coming here!

(Excellent )

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