Published July 14, 2021, 11:34 AM
The Philippines, like much of the world, is facing not only the ongoing pandemic but also an ongoing waste management problem. In hopes of contributing to local solutions, Coca-Cola Philippines – through its social investment arm Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines – is partnering with Teach for the Philippines (TFP) in a program that encourages and educates teachers, students, and families to become responsible environmental stewards.
Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines and Teach for the Philippines Partnership
“The saying, ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ extends to children’s behavior towards their surroundings and communities. Our Foundation recognizes the importance of collaborative efforts in forming young citizens committed to caring for the environment,” said Cecile Alcantara, President of Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines. “In 2019, we supported the roll-out of TFP’s Batang Bayani Environmental Education modules to hundred
Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 3:25 pm
Teachers in the Philippines are benefiting from the
knowledge and experience of expert educators from the
University of Canterbury (UC) this year.
UC’s
College of Education, Health and Human Development offered a
new
five-week online course in partnership with Education
New Zealand and Teach for the Philippines, a non-profit
organisation that aims to provide Filipino children with an
inclusive, high quality education.
UC Emeritus
Professor Janinka Greenwood taught the professional
development course on the Leadership of Learning for 50
people in the Philippines, including primary and secondary
school teachers and others who work in education leadership
and policy roles.