Fr. Jim Teeling, Trevor Horn CBE and Jill Sinclair Trust Fund / JTJ Trust Fund.: 06/10

25.6.10

Teacher Beth explains her commitment to MOSPI and to ACFSPI

Having been given the opportunity to work with the staff and administrators of MOSPI and ACFSPI it is indeed a blessing in my life. I have been working part time with these twin incorporations for almost two years now, and I am always looking forward to meeting the resident children.
I am known as Teacher Beth in the community, and yes, I am a teacher. I teach Speech and Music to the secondary students. Dealing with these students opened my eyes to the fact that not everyone is happy, not everything is green, not everything is what it appears to be. Behind the smiles, you look deeper and you see that each child has a story to tell.Teaching children and young adults the rudiments of music, the proper way of singing, and even pronouncing some difficult words send some of them laughing. Indeed, it feels so good to hear their chuckles and their carefree laughter...just like what every child should do...laugh more often.
Teaching the children the correct enunciation, pronunciation and even the deeper meaning of quotations may somewhat appear simple, but then, why make life complicated? Some children are always happy to be able to relate to people who have time to listen Other times I teach children how to integrate themselves into the society and to be less fearful of adults and to open themselves to be trusting and loving again.
A feeling of joy, peace and contentment emanates in the two incorporations and I feel that I am guided towards working for the greater glory of the Lord and for the good of the children of ACFSPI and of MOSPI.

8.6.10

Her Britannic Majesty`s Ambassador to the Philippines Stephen Lillie expresses his impression on visiting the two incorporations in the Philippines.

I was privileged to meet Father Jim and Father Roger for the first time on 5 June, when I visited Sapang Palay with my wife Denise and our two sons Patrick and Jacob, for the blessing and inauguration of the new facilities at Ateneo Casa Famiglia.

From the moment we arrived to the time we left - several hundreds of photos later - we were made extremely welcome by Fr Jim, Fr Roger, their staff and all the children of ACFSPI and MOSPI. We heard the inspiring stories of those children who graduated from the school in the past, and really enjoyed meeting the current students, who will follow in their footsteps. We were entertained by the children's excellent song and dance routines, and delighted to see all the Union Jack flags they had made to greet us with. We could feel the joy, hope and security which characterise the school.

As the newly extended Ateneo building towers proudly over the other rooftops of Sapang Palay, it sends a powerful message. Even in the midst of great deprivation, with faith, generosity and determination people can build a better life for themselves and their fellow-men. At a time when the Philippines is looking forward to a new chapter in its political life, it would be great if the country's leaders could bring the same dedication and generosity as Father Jim in tackling the urgent needs of poverty and inequality that face the Philippines. As British Ambassador, I will continue to follow with interest and admiration the work of Fr Jim and all his team, and wish them every success.

Mabuhay ang MOSPI! Mabuhay ang ACFSPI!

Stephen Lillie
Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador
7 June 2010

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Copy of email sent by Jill to Fr. Jim on the 25/07/2001

All of the money raised goes direct to the Incorporations to assist the poor.

Lloyd's TSB are the only institution to receive money from the monies raised by the Trust Fund. This money is received by them to cover their banking transfer costs. Every other penny goes to help the children. All of the trustees, fundraisers and any other persons associated with the UK charity do so on a voluntary basis with no expenses being given to them from the Trust Fund this includes the cost any airline flights made by the trustees to the Philippines. This will remain the norm for those who wish to help in any way now or in the future.

All of the work done by the two Filipino Incorporations are community based. All schools and orphanages are and will continue to be built in the midst of the poor peoples homes. The children of both Incorporations are actively engaged in the life and activities of the local community just as the local community are encouraged to be actively engaged in the work of the two incorporations. The buildings are used by everyone living in the local community in order to promote a sense of belonging to a good and vibrant community.

Donate £500 a year to support a child in all its needs.

Throughout the period 1998 to 2008 the normal annual donation to support a child of MOSPI remained at £380. During the past year or so the Phillipine Peso has lost a third of its value against sterling. Due to the worldwide recession £500 is needed to maintain a similar support of a child of MOSPI over the coming year. The value of the Peso has dropped considerably and 50kgs of Rice costs approx. Php. 1500 = £24. That is the cost of a days rice for the children of Mospi and ACFSPI.
Prostitution, Alcoholism, Homelessness, family breakdown premature death and suicide are common among the young. Many of the 770,000 poor families of the city who survive on an average of one to two dollars a day are suffering tragic circumstances because of the economic downturn. There are a lot more malnourished and abandoned children who need our help. Many poor children are in danger of severe malnourishment and premature death because they are denied the basic needs to stay alive.

Education and work are the only means by which so many poor can be given hope of a better future. Education frees the people so please help us to educate the young especially those young who belong to the poorest of families.

Freddie born into the Dumagat Tribe and is a child of MOSPI writes his-story.

FREDDIE M CRUZ
I am Freddie M. Cruz, I’m 16 year old residing at Mater Orphanorum. I am first year high school, studying at the school built by the orphanage. I belong to a tribal minority called DUMAGAT, I am similar to Aetas I’m dark and my hair is curly. I am jolly person I’m easy to be with. My father is the chieftain of our tribe, we live in the mountain and our primary source of living is farming, making charcoal and carrying heavy logs for industrial use. My life in the mountain is so difficult I need to force myself to help my parents to earn money for our food, at my age I carrying heavy logs and bring it down on the foot of the mountain and sell it to a lower price. People said doing this kind of work is illegal because we cut a tree without permit on government since I am minor the soldiers or the police will not put me in the jail they just confiscated the logs. My parents can’t able me to send to the school because we don’t have money and the school is so far away from our home, it takes 2 days before you reach the school.

Year 2004, our land is being claiming and forcing our tribe to leave in my native land. These people threatening my race to vacant the place. My race is really scared and they need a literate person to fight for our rights to the land. The institution save us on this scenario they offer the orphanage as our temporary shelter and a place where my parents and some people help us to make a plan. My tribe is so happy when the land returns to us.

25.6.10

Teacher Beth explains her commitment to MOSPI and to ACFSPI

8.6.10

Her Britannic Majesty`s Ambassador to the Philippines Stephen Lillie expresses his impression on visiting the two incorporations in the Philippines.

Pondongpinoy help with a food programme for the children of Sapang Palay

Copy of email sent by Jill to Fr. Jim on the 25/07/2001

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