Aeta kids get school supplies, football gears from Widus

CAside from school supplies and football gears, the Aeta kids from Sitio Target in Barangay Sapang Bato were also given hygiene and first aid kits, and foldable tents.

The donations were made possible by the partnership between WFI and JCI Angeles City Culiat with Luenthai Corp., under the “Goal Project.”

The “Goal Project” is a three-year campaign of JCI and Luenthai for the indigenous children of Sitio Target. This program aims to help support the community’s character building by advocating sports and its virtues of discipline, dedication, commitment, and sportsmanshi p.

“We are always glad to be of service to our Aeta neighbors together with our community partners. We hope that these gifts would keep them inspired in pursuing their education and their love for sports. We at WFI have always been committed to supporting the indigenous community for the long haul,” WFI Executive Director Neki Liwanag said.

Aeta football coach Aries De Vera expressed his gratitude for the donations which he described as “timely blessings” since they have always been faced with challenges such as lack of funds for food, football equipment, trainings and even basic gears like sports shoes and proper uniform.

“We are very grateful to WFI, JCI and Luenthai for tirelessly supporting our Aeta youth since 2018. These donations made the kids so happy and it has truly boosted their confidence to not only persevere in their studies but also perform well during their games,” De Vera said.

Harriet Castillo, a parent from one of the beneficiaries, admits to having a hard time making ends meet especially with her husband losing his job as a construction worker due the pandemi c.

“We barely have enough money for food, what more for the school supplies of our eldest son Shean,” Castillo said.

Castillo thanked WFI and its partners for their

LARK FREEPORT— At least 50 kids from an Aeta community in Angeles City recently received school supplies and football uniforms from Widus Foundation Inc. (WFI) and its partners.

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