We believe that every Filipino child should have equal opportunity to a quality basic education. When school supplies and resources are scarce or unavailable, efficiency of last mile schools is compromised; resulting in systemic absenteeism or dropouts.
In the last 18 years, Black Pencil Project observed an increased participatory rate and reduced dropout rate amongst pilot schools visited annually. Study shows that free provisions of school supplies and access to digital medium are contributory in reducing late enrollment, and absenteeism; resulting in a higher survival rate or completion ratio of last mile schools learners.
Learners in need receive a minimum of three (3) pencils along with other basic school supplies such us pad papers, notebooks and crayons every year.
Black Pencil Project up to this date has benefited over 25,000+ Kinder to Grade 12, Alternative Learning System students and partner educators in the Philippines.
Since 2008, Black Pencil Project has been at the forefront of “Brigada Eskwela”; supporting the Department of Education yearly back-t0-school campaign.
Education is one of the smartest investments a country can make to address inequality, break the cycle of poverty, and improve outcomes later in life. Your contributions and support ensure the success of last mile schools in delivering critical early childhood education that support growth and cognitive development.
Help us raise pencils and crayons to replenish supplies at participating last mile schools. Start your pencil drive today and help change the world, one pencil at a time.
Give learners in need a gift of school supplies appropriate to grade level, gender and culture. You may organize fundraisers, procurement and repacking activities with friends and families.
Send care kits to teachers containing instructional materials and care supplies as a gesture of gratitude and support to our partner educators love of teaching.
Donate a Technology-Assisted Learning Accelerator (TALA) Kit comprise of a 1-year high-speed satellite internet Starlink subscription, mobile computer sets and a solar-powered generator to access interactive lessons and DepEd K-12 modules anywhere.
Adopt a barrio school by sponsoring a complete set of school supplies and instructional materials for children to learn and teachers to teach better. Access to free school supplies and latest digital technology play critical roles in early childhood education.
Experience sheer volunteerism by joining our unique immersion trips and outreaches to pilot project communities in Rizal, Tarlac, Zambales, Ifugao, Babuyan Islands, Batanes and Siargao.
Monetary grants help us support deserving scholars finish school and contribute to small school infrastructure projects in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantageous Areas (GIDA).
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“Last mile schools are one of the smartest investments a country can make to address inequality, break the cycle of poverty, and improve outcomes later in life.”
