Kenzho was just five years old when the pandemic happened in the Philippines. The young boy from the province of Aklan is already seven years old. As an only child, he spends most of his time playing with his friends. He also helps his mother with their house chores.

To fully support Kenzho with his lessons, his mother Almira decided to quit her job to focus on tutoring her son and taking care of him during the pandemic. While being jobless, Almira depends on the two small businesses that she and her mother, Amy, started before the pandemic. With the help of World Vision’s Community Managed Savings and Credit Association programme, Almira has learned how to save and invest money in productive ventures.

Through World Vision, Kenzho also receives gifts from his Filipino sponsor such as new clothes, school supplies, and medicines. They also communicate with each other regularly through letter writing.

“My sponsor is kind. He remembers me during my birthdays and sends me gifts. He also motivates me to study well in his letters,” Kenzho said.

While face to face classes haven't returned, Kenzho remains hopeful that he will get back to school with his friends someday. Until then, the young boy focuses on his module lessons with the help of his mother, grandmother, and his World Vision sponsor.

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