It has been months since the quarantine period started, and many institutions have now adjusted to the new normal. One aspect of the adjustment is the shift of schools to online classes which has generated a mix of sentiments from different people regarding its accessibility.

 

In the Philippines, many students, especially those in public schools, experience the problem of lack of accessibility since not everyone cannot afford the technical resources that are required to pursue online education. Several organizations have made some initiatives to help these students. One of them is the organization SHIFT, a youth social action organization hoping to raise awareness, empower the Filipino youth, spark action, and encourage involvement. It strives to SHIFT perspectives positively - and promote the idea that the youth can make a difference. 

 

SHIFT’s project, E-ducation, ​is ​a ​large-scale ​donation ​drive ​and ​fundraising ​effort ​aimed ​at ​raising ​money ​and ​goodwill ​to donate ​electronic ​devices ​to ​students ​currently ​incapable ​of ​attending ​online ​classes. ​This ​in ​response to ​the ​coronavirus ​pandemic ​that ​has ​created ​an ​impossible ​situation ​in ​continuing ​education ​for ​many.

 

Project E-ducation is a month-long fundraising initiative aimed to help provide Caloocan High School Students and CYLS: Project Eskwela Beneficiaries with gadgets and resources for Online Education. They accept monetary and in-kind donations from all around the Philippines. To donate, visit bit.ly/E-duForm.