Hope in Action: Our March Mission Milestones
March proved to be a significant month for Redeeming Zoe, made possible by our dedicated local partners and your unwavering support. Together, we focused on empowering vulnerable children and families in Cebu through crucial initiatives. From fostering financial literacy and providing disaster relief to delivering essential child protection education, our combined efforts have strengthened resilience and safeguarded the well-being of those we serve. The following highlights detail our shared WINS and the positive changes we've facilitated together:
MARCH WINS:
Club Kinabuhi Families – Beyond our regular monthly food pack distribution, Club Kinabuhi successfully delivered a financial literacy training session. Led by one of our local board members, the session focused on practical skills in savings, budgeting, and responsible spending. This initiative empowers families toward financial independence, directly addressing the root causes of child vulnerability to abuse and exploitation. The positive feedback from participants underscores the program's potential to create lasting change.
Delivered Essential Aid to Fire Victims – In response to a devastating fire in Cebu City, Redeeming Zoe, in collaboration with university students, provided immediate relief to 70 children. Redeeming Zoe supplied crucial hygiene kits, while the university students generously contributed food packs, offering vital support and hope during a time of crisis. This collaborative effort underscores our commitment to rapid response and community solidarity, maximizing impact through partnerships.
Trainings – In March, Redeeming Zoe conducted comprehensive child protection training sessions, reaching over 100 children. Age-appropriate topics were discussed, with younger children learning essential child-protective behaviors and teenagers receiving guidance on navigating trauma through healthy coping mechanisms. This proactive approach aims to equip children with vital skills for self-protection and resilience.
A dedicated child protection training session in one community engaged 10 mothers. The session focused on children's rights and safety, and provided practical communication strategies—equipping mothers to foster safer and more supportive home environments. Redeeming Zoe is committed to community-level prevention, recognizing the significant impact of even small-group interventions in safeguarding children.
WHAT’S TO COME:
Child protection training in churches
Community Outreach
Island Ministry
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Protection and wisdom for all RZ staff as we continue to tackle and fight the pressing issues of child protection and the prevention of abuse and exploitation
Guidance and strength for the families in the communities we serve
Protection and strength for all staff and volunteers for the upcoming Island Ministry, and that we may have an impactful and lasting change in the community we will be visiting