Many undocumented “refugees” from Philippines live in out-of-the-way villages in Sabah, Malaysia. Most of these villages are in tidal swamp areas that are flooded with sea-water at high tide and soggy and muddy at low tide.
The children in these villages are unable to attend schools and are illiterate. Goducate trains their mums (many of whom have been to school in the Philippines) to teach their own children. Undoubtedly, the best teacher is a kid’s own mum!
It’s a joy to see the face of a teenager who has discovered the meaning of alphabets! It is well worth the walk through the swamp!
It’s a greater joy to see the face of the mothers who feel empowered to teach their own children, nephews and neighbours!
Goducate hopes to help them to help themselves, so that they can contribute to the society their live in!
