About the School

Students: 223
Location: Laguna, Philippines
Sponsor the Entire School for a Year: $26,760

Hornalan Elementary School, located in the remote farming community of Calamba, Laguna, serves children whose families face significant economic and climate‑related challenges.

Average household income is around $100 per month, often irregular and dependent on the farming season. Families here are shareholder farmers cultivating rice, root crops, or coconut. During planting and harvest seasons, some students miss school to help on the farm, reflecting the difficult balance between education and survival.

Climate disruptions — including droughts and floods — have worsened food insecurity, damaging crops and destabilizing family income. Despite these hardships, Hornalan Elementary School remains a vital place of learning, offering children the chance to grow, study, and dream of a brighter future beyond the fields.

With Thrive’s support, Hornalan Elementary School provides students with quality education, life skills, and a daily nutritious meal. This ensures they have the energy and well‑being to focus in class, build confidence, and pursue opportunities for a brighter future.