Forging ahead in 2023

Schools visited in January 2023:

Doña Fructuosa Alba de Romero Elem. School

Sigma, Capiz

Principal: Sherill Buni

January 7, 2023

Sponsored by Odette A. Ricasa and 

Nieva Q. Burdick

With Odette A. Ricasa

Agustin Navarra Elem School

Ivisan, Capiz

Principal: Judith P. Tu

January 19, 2023

Sponsored by Odette A. Ricasa and

Smiley and Kai Rice and Shoes Project

Duluan Elem School

Maayon, Capiz

Principal: Abner Damsani

January 2023

Books donated by Jasmin Gaite and 

Diane Acas

Dayhagan Elem School

Pilar, Capiz

Principal: Phincy Obligar

January 30, 2023

Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele Charitable Trust 

Odette A. Ricasa

Smiley and Kai Shoes Project

Butacal Elementary School

Pontevedra, Capiz

January 28, 2023

Kinder, Grade 1 and Grade 6

Photos by Elvina Benliro, Kinder Instructor

Many thanks to all our sponsors who are our backbone. BalayniCharie couldn't do it without your generous support. God bless you all. 

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Activities November 14, 2022 - November 30, 2022

Cabungahan Elementary School, Maayon November 14, 2022

215 students

Sponsored by Diane and Mon Acas and L & M Fun Channel

Shoes donated by Selma Templanza and Smiley and Kai Shoes Program

Books donated by Jazmin Gaite, L & M Fun Channel and Diane Acas

Culasi Elem School, Sapian

November 17, 2022

133 students

Sponsored by Odette Aquitania Ricasa

Shoes donated by Selma Templanza and Smiley and Kai Shoes Program 

Gabuc School, Pontevedra

November 21, 2022

41 students

Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele

Image by Jofelyn Rosales

Cabugao School, Pontevedra

November 21, 2022

26 students

Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele

Agcabugao Elementary School, Cuartero

November 22, 2022

103 students

Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele Charitable Trust

Shoes donated by Smiley and Kai Shoes Program

Antonio Belo Integrated School, Panitan

193 students, Grades 4-6

Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele

Shoes donated by Smiley and Kai Shoes Program

Ameligan Elementary School, Pontevedra

Kindergarten students, 24 students

Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele

Books donated by L & M Fun Channel and Nieva Burdick

Images by Rhea Bolina

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2016-2017 School Year Report

BalayniCharie visited these elementary schools in Capiz and gave school supplies to the students enrolled there:

The school year in most schools in the Philippines begins in June and usually ends in March or early April. 

July 2016 - Balaring Elementary School in Ivisan

July 2016 - Day Care Center in Pontevedra

August 2016 - Ameligan Elementary School in Pontevedra

August 2016 - Sibaguan Elementary School in Roxas City

September 2016 - Malonoy Elementary School in Dao

October 2016 - Lawis Day Care and Culasi Day Care (at the nipa hut)

January 2017 - Juan Aldea Elementary School in Sigma

January 2017 - Balaring Elementary School in Ivisan

BalayniCharie also gave books to the library of Juan Aldea Elementary School in cooperation with the Monique AlbarJen Rice and Shoes Program.

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Our work continues - 11th year

Balaring Elementary School