Thousands of learners aided in World Vision’s 5K Campaign Challenge

A fundraising event initiated by World Vision Philippines was able to help for than 3,000 students across the country to assist their educational needs that were affected by the pandemic. World Vision's student ambassadors were able to raise more than P300,000 in the 2020 5K Campaign Challenge that benefited the child-focused COVID-19 response.

The 5K Challenge were collected among participants and their peers so that beneficiaries would be able to receive modules and gadgets to continue their education. Funds raised for Abutin Na10, a program created by World Vision in partnership with DepEd, will contribute to DepEd’s Learning Continuity Plan and its multi modal approaches, so that children can continue to learn and develop their life skills even in these difficult times.

The students who participated in the 5K Campaign Challenge came from schools across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in a Virtual Congratulatory Event hosted by World Vision, the following

students were recognized because of their huge contribution to make the initiative a great success.

The Top Advocates or students who encouraged others to join the campaign are Arisha of Brent International School, who invited friends to participate in the fundraising and even partnered with a local business to reach her goals, Carina of Homeschool Global, who also invited 3 other friends to fundraise with her and Bernice of Homeschool Global, who advocated for the cause through a livestream performance.

The First Achievers or students who first achieved the target goal of PHP 5,000 are Paige of Homeschool Global, Imma of Paref Woodrose, and Luisa of De La Salle MHSI.

Meanwhile, the Top Fundraisers of the 5K Campaign Challenge are Kreisha of Homeschool

Global, Yashmin of Ateneo De Cebu, and Margau Leanne of Beacon Academy.

World Vision Celebrity Ambassador Jasmine Curtis-Smith led the 5K Campaign Challenge by inspiring everyone to unite and become #OneForChildren especially during this challenging period. Also supporting the 5K Campaign Challenge are World Vision’s corporate partners Promate and

Urbanize.

To know more about World Vision’s 5K Campaign Challenge and its initiative against COVID-19, please visit https://www.worldvision.org.ph. You may also follow /worldvisionph on Facebook

and @worldvisionphl on Instagram for updates.