About the School
Students: 21
Location: Manila, Philippines
Sponsor the Entire School for a Year: $2,520
Sama Bajau Activity Center provides early childhood education for children from the Bajau community in Parañaque City. The center serves children ages 4 to 12, teaching basic math, reading, and writing to prepare them for formal schooling.
The Bajau are indigenous people displaced from Zamboanga due to armed conflict and limited livelihood opportunities. Many families now living in Metro Manila earn a living by begging in the streets.
With Thrive’s support, children receive safe learning spaces, nutritious meals, and educational materials that help them learn, grow, and build a foundation for a brighter future.