Metro site
Young Focus: Love2Learn
- Tondo / Smokey Mountain, Manila
About the site
Love2Learn is a Young Focus program for children who have dropped out of elementary school, with the goal of preparing them to re-enter local schools. Through tutorials, life-skills activities, coaching and interactive learning, children develop academically, socially, creatively and personally.
The program helps children build confidence and develop their talents while addressing the effects of poverty.
Is this site for you?
- Type of workTeachingGames and activities
- You'll work withChildren who have dropped out of elementary school and are preparing to return
A good fit if you'd like to try different styles of teaching, and let the children take the lead too.
Site objectives
- Exposure to different forms of education, including collaborative and independent styles
- Working with children living in poverty and gain awareness of their situation, while bonding with them
- Building planning, initiative and collaboration skills with one another and the children
Sustainability Compass
Which points of the Sustainability Compass this site mainly addresses
- NNatureNot a main focus here
- EEconomyLiving in poverty
- SSocietyHelping children return to school
- WWellbeingNot a main focus here
Targeted UN goals
It was really fun interacting with the kids and I liked the last day where they led because I think it allowed us to get to know them better. It also helped develop our collaboration, not only with the kids but with each other too.
