This qualitative research explores the impact of “Adopt and Save Indigenous People (IP) Learners Project” to the lives of the participants. The project, led by the school-head and faculty, began in 2021 as financial support to address the educational needs of IP learners who live three hours away from school.
Through the indigenous research method “pakikipagkwentuhan” (informal conversations), the researcher gathered information about the project’s impact on the learners’ lives. The result yielded focus in three life facets: academic, social, and future orientation. In academic facet, two IP learners were able to finish their senior high school through the project; one of them graduated with honors. A bachelor’s degree in Criminology is now being pursued by both learners and four more IP learners are enrolled in Grade 12. The project improved the learners' social skills and cultural pride by boosting their self-confidence and enabling them to actively participate in class discussions and school events. In terms of their future orientation, every respondent now firmly intends to go to college and earn a degree, which is a significant shift from the custom in their village, where the majority of young people choose to start families or work as farmers and vegetable vendors rather than pursue higher education. The research highlights the need to establish networks with external stakeholders to support the growing numbers of IP learners. Overall, the project has contributed to the betterment of the learners’ quality of life, marking a substantial positive impact on their future prospects.

Authors:
Jacqueline Joy Lising, Mondriaan Aura College, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Ms Jacqueline Lising is a School Teacher/Instructor at Mondriaan Aura College in Philippines

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