August 10, 2024

As the new Academic Year begins, JCI Surigao North, under the leadership of 2024 LO President Eric Libay, in collaboration with the Lipata Gateway Eagles Club, successfully launched its annual “Bags to School” (BTS) Project (Year 2). This flagship initiative, a priority program of JCI Philippines, continues to make a significant impact in shaping the educational journey of young learners across the province.

The 2024 Bags to School Project, led by LO Project Chair Louwiella June P. Tejada, brought smiles to the faces of 92 students at Cagutsan Elementary School a small island barangay multigrade school in Brgy.

Cagutsan, Surigao City, and De Castro Elementary School in Brgy. Biyabid, a far-flung community in Sison, Surigao del Norte.

These schools, nestled in remote areas of the province, often face challenges in accessing basic educational resources. The distribution of school bags aim to lighten the financial burden on families and ensure that every child is equipped for schooling success.

In addition to this initiative, JCI Surigao North extended its commitment to community welfare by organizing a Feeding Program for the students of San Jose Elementary School in Brgy. San Jose, an island community in Surigao City.

This heartwarming endeavor was made possible through the generous support of the Lipata Gateway Eagles Club, whose partnership was instrumental in making the project a success. As JCI Surigao North continues to lead with purpose, the Bags to School initiative stands as a testament to the organization’s unwavering commitment to service and community upliftment.

Each school bg distributed adds a spark of hope to the future of Surigao del Norte’s young learners.