IT Tender Ministry - Anjo Rivera (Another Reason Why We Should Sponsor A Child)

(Anjo Rivera, 5 years Old)

(Where Anjo and his family live in Sucat, Parañaque)

Anjo Rivera lives in one of the poor communities in Sucat, Parañaque City.  Since birth the child was in the street with his family. Together with his two other siblings, his father Joel and his mother Joan, they beg in order to provide for their daily needs.  One day, Joan his mother was invited to join a women’s camp and in that camp, one of the problems she mentioned was about her child Anjo.  She wanted Anjo to enroll but they don’t have enough money to do so.  As a result, one of the counselors donated an enough amount of money so that Anjo can enroll and buy school supplies and other requirements needed in the school.  The child was so excited when he heard that he can now go to the school.  On the other hand, Joan his mother was really thankful that the Lord heard her prayers.  Furthermore, she willingly accepted the rules and guidelines set by IT Tender Ministry for its Educational Assistance Program. She showed her full commitment and participation in the program by submitting all receipts, by helping Anjo with his daily homework, and by attending meetings required by the school.

 Last July 12, 2010, IT Tender Ministry staff visited Anjo in his house and in his school located at Upper Sucat Day Care Center.  Anjo proudly wore his uniform and Joan told us about how Anjo is really excited go to school everyday. On our way to school, I noticed that Anjo walks rather in an awkward way.  Apparently, he is still adjusting to his new shoes, because all his life, this is his very first time to wear shoes. At that very point, we realized that we are witnessing a dream of a child coming true.  It is indeed the start of big changes in his life.  What used to be one of the street children is now in school. Indeed, we praise God for what he did in the life of this child.

(This post is based from the article written by Gila T. Basiwa, IT Tender Ministry's Administrator, entitled "Case Study of Anjo Rivera")

(Anjo in his new uniform and his Mother, Joan)

(Anjo at the Day Care Center)