Education Archives - Page 2 of 3

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Sep 2012

Teaching Versus Preaching

Susan Education, Reproductive Health, University

“Teach abstinence”, said the rather quiet man in the back of the crowded classroom. “Teach abstinence and don’t even let students know about contraception – knowing will just encourage promiscuity!”

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Aug 2011

What does it take to really make a difference in a child's life? The list is long, but one thing that the Roots of Health teachers have discovered is that personal attention and encouragement go a long, long way.

29

Jun 2011

Is Sex Really That Bad?

Ami Education, Reproductive Health, University

Ami tags along to watch a sexual health seminar at PSU and is shocked by some of the questions students asked. "Is sex really that bad?"

28

Apr 2011

Risky Behavior

Susan Education, News, Reproductive Health

Brown University health researcher, Margeaux Berroth conducted a two-month intensive assessment of the health needs of the students of Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa. She found that many young people are having sex against the wishes of a church, family or other affiliated community, and that many are engaging in unprotected sex.

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Mar 2011

A Story to Tell

Shirene Education, Events

Shirene recounts the inspiring Storytelling Workshop with Gcina Mhlophe-Becker at Museo Pambata and how it has affected her in her work in Palawan as a ROH teacher.

28

Nov 2010

Students: 1, Rain: 0

Shirene Education

Shirene recounts how eager to learn the students of Pulang Lupa are, they come to class rain or shine.

28

Sep 2010

Imagination Sparked? Check!

Evetha Education

As a teacher, you can't teach imagination. You just have to set the scene and hope for the best. Roots of Health teacher, Evetha was lucky enough to witness the spark that happens when children create their own worlds.

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Aug 2010

Accountability Held Hostage

Marcus Education

The Manila Hostage Crisis only highlighted the lack of accountability in government. And more than the eight hostages, it affects almost every one of the 98 million Filipinos who need the RH Bill passed.

10

Aug 2010

Roots of Health Featured in “Smile” Magazine

Roots of Health Education, Maternal Health

Roots of Health (Ugat ng Kalusugan) has been featured in the August edition of Smile Magazine, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. The article, by Katherine Jack, is about the 'Brain Gain', Filipinos who are returning to their homeland to make a difference.

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Jul 2010

See the Forest, Miss the Trees