Updated Special Report: 202 pupils, 18 high school and 4 college students receive educational support this year from WIMLER and partners

Through the combined efforts of WIMLER Foundation HK, WIMLER Philippines, Association of Bansaleños Worldwide (ABW), Nicolas Amor Educational Fund, and Passi City Balik sa Bayan, Inc., 192 pupils, 18 high school and 3 college students received educational fund in school year 2015-2016.

Officially launched in 2010, the Send a Child to School project of WIMLER Philippines has gained wide support from friends and families abroad. The project received more support with the establishment of WIMLER Foundation Hong Kong in 2011 which presently provides the bulk of funding through its various fund raising drive in Hong Kong.

NO. OF BENEFICIARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016
AREA	DONORS	NO.
Mlang, North Cotabato
Dugong Elementary School	WIMLER	35
Mlang Pilot Elementary School	WIMLER	40
Mlang National High School	WIMLER	18
College	WIMLER	4
Bansalan, Davao del Sur
Marber Elementary School	WIMLER	20
Dolo Elementary School	ABW	20
Mabuhay Elementary School	ABW	15
Villa Doneza Elementary School	Nicolas Amor Educational Fund	10
Poblacion	WIMLER	2
Iloilo
Banate, Iloilo	WIMLER	30
Anecito Panolino Elementary School	Passi City Balik sa Bayan	10
Nueva Vizcaya
Gov. Manzano Elementary School	WIMLER	20

CUMULATIVE  NUMBER OF CHILDREN ASSISTED SINCE 2011
No. of Beneficiaries	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	TOTAL
Kindergarten					50		50
Pupils	20	97	137	135	138	157	684
High School			7	17	20	18	62
College					2	3	5

The figures only reflect the number of children directly by WIMLER. WIMLER Philippines also manages the funds provided by Association of Bansaleños Worldwide (ABW) and Nicolas Amor Educational Fund

Our donors come from various countries: Philippines, Hong Kong, USA, Mexico, Singapore, Netherlands, Denmark, and Canada.

The Send a Child to School is implemented in the Philippines by WIMLER Philippines in collaboration with various schools and local partners. This school year, we collaborate with the following:

WIMLER Foundation HK

WIMLER Foundation Hong Kong Ltd. was officially registered in 2011 as a non-profit and charitable organization which primary objective is to support the capacity building and empowerment of migrant communities regardless of nationalities and to promote cultural diversity based on mutual respect, solidarity, and shared empowerment among peoples.

WIMLER Partnership for Social Progress, Inc.

The WIMLER Partnership for Social Progress, Inc. is a non-profit and non-governmental organizations which aims to contribute to the development of the local communities in Mindanao.  Established in 2006 by Rispens-Noel Family, WIMLER supports projects which benefit local communities, particularly women and out-of-school youth.

 Association of Bansaleños Worldwide (ABW)

Association of Bansaleños Worldwide (ABW) is a virtual hometown association of Bansaleños who live and work abroad. They started “Give Back” campaign in 2007.

Passi City Balik sa Bayan, Inc.

Passi City Balik sa Bayan, Inc. is a group of Passinhons who once in their lifetime worked abroad as OFWs, seafarers and immigrants in various places in the world. It was launched on November 11, 2012 at Passi City, Iloilo. It was founded under the supervision of the Passi City (Iloilo) Association Hong Kong (PCIAHK) officers and members.

Nicolas Amor Educational Fund

Nicolas Amor Educational Fund is a private initiative of Bella Amor Cintron in honor of her late father, Mr. Nicolas Amor, who served as principal for many years at Villa Doneza Central Elementary School in Bansalan, Davao del Sur.

Gallery during distribution of bags, uniforms, school supplies, etc. (more pictures to follow)

Our high school scholars

Richard Rispens, one of the directors of WIMLER HK came during the distribution in Mlang