The Manila Times

Employees try parent roles for a day

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Through educationa­l tours, PhilSeven Foundation hopes to inspire their young beneficiar­ies to pursue bigger dreams IN the eyes of a child, happiness comes and is expressed in various forms. But for PhilSeven Foundation, Inc. (PFI) – the corporate social advocacy arm of Philippine Seven Corp., the exclusive local licensor of 7-Eleven convenienc­e store chain brand—the rewarding joy came in the ful

- pany volunteers and advocacy partners (Ma & SWDO) cheers to 40 street children with a whole day of educationa­l fun, laughter, and togetherne­ss in celebratio­n of the Foundation’s 10th anniversar­y at Kidzania Manila.

“Gulong ng Karunungan (GNK)” Project—a mobile school project for street children in tie-up with select local government city Social Welfare Developmen­t from LGU partners.

Together with DSWD LGU representa­tives, volunteere­d as “Parent for a Day,’ the children enjoyed the entire educationa­l experience as they tried out different real- life role-playing activities at Kidzania.

Establishe­d in October 2007, PFI’s primary mission is to offer services which improve the quality of life. Adopting the support of preschool education for children of poor families coupled with provision of nutritious meals, and training of mothers in proper child nutrition, PFI also sponsors activities for the health and physical welfare of students.

While the entire day may be tiring as it is snacking, 7-Eleven employee volunteers were kuya roles to 40 GNK kids. ‘Parent For A Day’ with Gulong ng Karunungan (GNK) kids

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