Give the gift of education to transform lives

“I firmly believe in the value of education for future success.”

Llenes is a student of the Healthcare Services course at the Banilad Center for Professional Development (BCPD) in Philippines.

Growing up in poverty, she witnessed how her family struggled financially, facing difficulties in affording even the most basic necessities, which is why, from a young age, she thought:

 “I see education as my beacon of hope to uplift my family from poverty.”

After she graduated from senior high school, she started to doubt herself and worry about her future. While her friends were excited to attend their first day of class in college, she was at home feeling hopeless, wondering if she still had a chance to go to college and pursue nursing, which had always been her passion since she was a child, or if she should  just let that dream be a "dream" and just find a job in order to help her family financially.

While she was searching for a scholarship related to the Health Care Services NC II course, she saw the post on BCPD school page offering a scholarship for the course.

“Without any hesitation, I took the risk and applied for the scholarship. Fortunately, my prayers were answered.

This school has empowered me to pursue my life goals despite financial constraints by offering quality education. I believe that BCPD serves as a guiding light, not just for me but for other students as well, providing the means to turn their dreams into reality. 

I am beyond grateful that I've got the opportunity and the chance to pursue my passion in healthcare that I thought I wouldn't. 

Without the help and support of BCPD and WONDER Foundation, I wouldn't be here.”

Links:

• https://wonderfoundation.org.uk/