People kill each other for food, view CNN to see one in Haiti. . .
0 comments Posted by Malaybalay Blogger at 8:02 PMIn fact, it is not only in Haiti but right here in our own places too. It is Haiti that is the focus of attention now because two weeks after Haitians experienced 7.0 earthquake and the succeeding aftershocks, people died, thousands of them, and all the basic things are nowhere to be had. Donations come from all over the world yet up to the present the question remains: where are all of it? Are the most vulnerable receiving aid at a time when it is most needed? Why is there looting? Why do people kill each other for food even when the vehicle carrying it is in sight?
The sad imagery speaks of the bigger things that happen. In the first place, the government does not seem to function systematically. Although our observation may not be accurate but we can not avoid but comment how CNN and United Nations seem to be the ones running the show and telling the world what is happening to Haitians- especially the children and the old.
The glimmer of hope remains ignited because while we see the almost unbearable sufferings of the victims still they sing, pray, smile or say thank you to the rescuers; the medical mission/volunteers go on working day and night unmindful of their own health and safety. One volunteer recounted how she could hardly wash her hands after rescuing so many wounded patients because there was no water much less alcohol or hand sanitizer.
We, the onlookers over tv, can only pray for the Haitians, for all the volunteers and well meaning donors. Please God, bless all of them. We hope to send some financial aid in our own little way.
The sad imagery speaks of the bigger things that happen. In the first place, the government does not seem to function systematically. Although our observation may not be accurate but we can not avoid but comment how CNN and United Nations seem to be the ones running the show and telling the world what is happening to Haitians- especially the children and the old.
The glimmer of hope remains ignited because while we see the almost unbearable sufferings of the victims still they sing, pray, smile or say thank you to the rescuers; the medical mission/volunteers go on working day and night unmindful of their own health and safety. One volunteer recounted how she could hardly wash her hands after rescuing so many wounded patients because there was no water much less alcohol or hand sanitizer.
We, the onlookers over tv, can only pray for the Haitians, for all the volunteers and well meaning donors. Please God, bless all of them. We hope to send some financial aid in our own little way.
The extension unit of Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines, through its very active and ever resourceful director, Dr. Estela Itaas, initiated the move to hold Basic Literacy Seminar-Workshop. This was made possible when the Supervisor of Alternative Learning Systems of Region XI, Mrs. Helen Arancon spent one whole day with the BSU extensionists on January 23, 2010, Saturday, at the Media Resource Center in BSU.
All the participants, Malaybalayan included, had only positive feedbacks upon hearing from the resource speaker all the intricacies that come with genuine Basic Literacy Training given to out-of-school youth and adults. The next move therefore is to hold literacy mapping after floating the Community Needs Assessment Questionnaire. This way we, the extensionists can respond accurately to the need and level of the clientele.
Interesting to note was the clarification that formal education and alternative learning systems are of equal footing. Now there is a clear attempt to provide Education for all.
Expect some documentation when my students in National Service Training Program-Literacy Training 2 will launch its meeting with the community leaders in Sunflower, Kalasungay, Bukidnon Philippines.
BSU-Extension Unit met ALS at a time when the need to immerse the students to the community and experience first hand the rare opportunity to become men and women for others presented itself.
All the participants, Malaybalayan included, had only positive feedbacks upon hearing from the resource speaker all the intricacies that come with genuine Basic Literacy Training given to out-of-school youth and adults. The next move therefore is to hold literacy mapping after floating the Community Needs Assessment Questionnaire. This way we, the extensionists can respond accurately to the need and level of the clientele.
Interesting to note was the clarification that formal education and alternative learning systems are of equal footing. Now there is a clear attempt to provide Education for all.
Expect some documentation when my students in National Service Training Program-Literacy Training 2 will launch its meeting with the community leaders in Sunflower, Kalasungay, Bukidnon Philippines.
BSU-Extension Unit met ALS at a time when the need to immerse the students to the community and experience first hand the rare opportunity to become men and women for others presented itself.
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