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Our National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal once said, “The youth is the hope of our motherland.”
Have you asked yourself how you can help the youth of our motherland?
Do you know that there are many simple ways we can do this?
If you are a parent, you can help in nation-building by being a responsible and hands-on parent to your children. When you teach and discipline your children to be good citizens and teach them to love their country, you are helping the youth of our land.
If you are single but have nephews or nieces, or you have interactions with children whether on a regular basis or not, being a good example to them is already helping them.
If you want to do more, you can also support our BOOK DONATION DRIVE.
OUR GOALS
- Donate copies of the children’s book Maliit Na Ang Palda ni Isay to elementary public school children in the Philippines.
- Raise funds to go on a school tour to have a storytelling session with the kids, give a short inspirational talk, and facilitate an activity with them to further reinforce the lessons.
- Donate copies of the children’s book Maliit Na Ang Palda ni Isay to poor and indigenous communities as well as orphanages in the Philippines.
- Donate copies of the children’s book Maliit Na Ang Palda ni Isay to public libraries.
WHAT LESSONS DOES THIS BOOK TEACH?
- One of the main lessons the students or kids can learn from this book is that getting an education is more important than having new school supplies or uniforms every school year.
- Kids can help their parents save money by not asking their parents to always buy new things for them.
- Kids are taught to reuse and recycle as their way of helping save Mother Earth.
- Having an education can help children improve their lives or have a better future.
- Kids are encouraged to follow Isay’s example of being a good student.
- Real friends will accept you even if your things and clothes are not brand new.
book back cover
“No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.” – Nelson Mandela
WHY SHOULD YOU HELP US MAKE OUR SCHOOL TOUR POSSIBLE?
The book Maliit Na Ang Palda ni Isay was inspired by the author’s childhood experiences. She can inspire and give hope to the poor children by telling them personally that she was Isay… a poor girl who had BIG DREAMS… who dreamed of finishing her studies and making a difference to people through a book that she will write. This dream of the author has been fulfilled at least 11 times already with the 10 book projects she has finished and published so far.
She can have a question-and-answer portion with the kids and inspire them more with her life story.
She can personally encourage the children to study well, dream big, and work hard for their dreams to come true.
Possible Discussion Questions (Mga Tanong na Maaaring Gamitin sa Talakayan) after the storytelling session:
1. Sa papaanong paraan maaaring makatulong magtipid ang mga batang mag-aaral sa kanilang mga magulang? (In what ways can students help their parents save?)
2. Anong mga gamit mo sa paaralan ang sa tingin mo puwede mo pang gamitin uli o i-recycle sa susunod na pasukan? (What school supplies and things can you reuse and recycle for the next school year?)
3. Ano-ano ang puwedeng paggamitan ng perang matitipid ninyo ng iyong pamilya kung hindi ka palaging magpapabili ng bago? (Where can you and your family use the money that you can save if you will not always ask your parents to buy you new things?)
4. Anong magandang katangian ni Isay ang pinakanagustuhan mo at nais mong tularan? (What admirable traits of Isay did you like the most and would like to imitate?)
5. Ano-anong aral ang natutunan mo sa kwento ni Isay? (What lessons did you learn from Isay’s story?)
Trivia that can be shared about Isay to the children after the storytelling session:
- Natupad ang pangarap ng Tatay ni Isay na makapagtapos siya ng kolehiyo. (The dream of Isay’s father that she would finish her studies came true.)
- Nagtapos siya sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP, Diliman). (She graduated from the University of the Philippines in Diliman.)
- Nakapaglibot na rin siya sa iba’t-ibang lugar sa Pilipinas at Asya habang nagbibigay inspirasyon at nagtuturo sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga talk, training at workshop. (She has travelled around the Philippines and Asia inspiring people, teaching and equipping people through her talks, training and workshops.)
Book donation and school tour at Baclaran Elementary School Unit 1 in Paranaque (October 8, 2018)
Who is Teresa Gumap-as Dumadag?
- Teresa is a multi-awarded author who won in the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards in the past 3 consecutive years (2018, 2019 and 2020).
- She also has 5 Amazon bestselling books.
- She is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of BREASTFEEDING: A Journey Worth Taking, a book she wrote to inspire and equip mothers to succeed in their breastfeeding journey.
- She is the Amazon bestselling author of From Career Woman to SAHM, WAHM then Businessmom, which also won in the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards in 2018. She wrote this book to inspire and encourage wives and mothers to not be afraid to heed God’s call to them to prioritize family-building and childrearing, especially during their children’s infancy and formative years. She also encourages and equips women who want to transition successfully from full-time employment to working from home, becoming freelancers or starting their own business or by becoming a stay-at-home mom.
- She is the author of the following books for single ladies: When My Bridegroom Comes and How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams.
- She is the author of the children’s book Mommy Loves You Just the Same.
- She’s the author of the upcoming books How to Be a Hands-On Parent while Earning and Ang Mga Kwento ni Lolo Cencio.
- She’s a freelance writer for print and online publications which include the Philippine Online Chronicles of the Vibal Foundation, Smart Parenting Online and Good Housekeeping of Summit Media, Didache and Kerygma of Shepherd’s Voice Publication.
- Has been conducting seminars, training and workshops, facilitating retreats, and giving talks, presentations and speeches to various groups (companies, schools, religious/prayer groups) in the past decades locally and abroad.
- She’s an inspirational and motivational speaker honed through years of service as a student leader for UP Christ’s Youth in Action (CYA), as a servant-leader (Branch Women’s Moderator) for Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon – QC Branch, and her involvement in various ministries of the Light of Jesus Community (LOJ) and the different parishes she was a part of.
- Currently, a member of the Light of Jesus Community led by Brother Bo Sanchez.
- Currently a member of the Commission on the Family at Mary, Mother of Good Counsel Parish – Paranaque.
- She is the President and Founder of Full Life Cube, where she is a Consultant for management, human resources and training solutions as well as Career Coach and Counselor.
- She has at least 2 decades of professional experience in Management, Human Resources, Training and Organizational Design in the following industries – Hotel & Restaurant, Life Insurance, HMO/Health Care, Wholesale/Retail, Advertising, Telecoms, Manufacturing, and Heavy Equipment.
- She graduated from the University of the Philippines with a degree in BS Hotel and Restaurant Administration. Earned additional units in Business Administration, Management, and Economics from the UP School of Economics. Earned additional units in Industrial Relations from UP SOLAIR.
- Blogs at Hands-on Parent while Earning, Mommy Bares All and When My Bridegroom Comes.
- Her blog Hands-On Parent while Earning won in the Best Blog category in the 40th Catholic Mass Media Awards.
- She has been successfully homeschooling her 3 children in the past 15 years.
- She is a devout Christian who encourages people to study God’s Word and devote time for prayer and worship to strengthen their relationship with God.
How can you help?
- You can help us raise funds for this book donation drive by donating money to purchase copies of this book. The minimum donation is P150. Those who will donate P500 or more will receive a signed copy of the children’s book Maliit Na Ang Palda ni Isay. But if you want to donate your free copy, that is also possible. Just inform us when you email us your proof of donation or deposit slip. We will also issue a Certificate of Donation to our donors. You may deposit your donation in any of these bank accounts: BPI Saving Account # 8269081822 Account Name: Maria Teresa G. Dumadag or via GCash. Please email us a copy of your deposit slip or proof of donation to teresa.hopenetwork@gmail.com with the subject BOOK DONATION. When you email us, you can also inform us if you want your free copy sent via courier or you are willing to claim it via meet-up. Meet-ups, though, will be limited to Paranaque City for the meantime.
- You may help by sharing this page on your social media accounts and encouraging your family and friends to donate.
- If you are a blogger or writer, you may help by writing about this children’s book and book donation drive.
- If you are a storyteller, photographer or videographer, you can help our team in our future book tours by helping us tell stories in schools with a lot of children and by helping us document the events.
- If you are part of a company with a CSR focused on education and the environment, you can partner with us on donating books to your public school of choice or orphanage. Shipping costs to provincial public schools will have to be shouldered by your company. If you want to bring the author to a public school in the province, your company will need to shoulder her travel and accommodation expenses as well.
- If you are part of a group or association, you can partner with us on donating books to your public school of choice or orphanage.
- You can help by volunteering your time or talent in working on this project.
Book donation at Muntinlupa Public Library on April 15, 2019.
Book Donation at Pasig City Public Library – January 28, 2019
Our book donation to the Prayground established by Feast Makati and Taguig Outreach was used in their storytelling last June 13 at Brgy. Pio del Pilar in Makati City.
Dedication from the Author:
“Para sa aking mga magulang at sa lahat ng mga batang mag-aaral.” – Teresa
“I dedicate this book to my parents and to all the young school children in the Philippines and abroad.” – Teresa
Help us help the youth of our nation! Help us save Mother Earth!
- Donations had been made to 4 public schools so far: Baclaran Elementary School Unit 1 (100 copies), Abierra Public Elementary School (10 copies), a public school in Mindoro where there are Mangyan students (30 copies), Dr. Benigno Aldana Elementary School (50 copies) and Legarda Elementary School (207 copies).
- Donations had been made to 4 public libraries: Pasig, Paranaque, Muntinlupa and Padyaklatan in QC.
- Donations were made to 2 Feast Makati and Taguig Praygrounds (Makati and Taguig).
- Donations were made to Library Hub Philippines branches (2 in Marawi, 1 in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, 1 in Culion Island, Palawan, 1 in Benguet, and 1 in Tanay, Rizal).
- Donation of 100 copies to Antonio M. Serapio Elementary School in Valenzuela was done in partnership with Cleeneco PH’s CSR activity during their company’s anniversary celebration on August 17, 2019. Additional 100 copies were donated to the same school by Cleeneco in September 2019.
- Donation of 300 copies to the Jiggy Manicad Learning Foundation through CSR partnership with Cleeneco again in September 2019.
- Donation of 20 copies to a community of poor children in Bukidnon in Mindanao.
- Donation of 100 copies at Surigao West Elementary School in 2019 through the generosity of Luz Yap Edillor and Family and with the assistance of Alma Yap Dumadag.
- Donation to QC Circle public library in 2019.
- Donation of 47 copies to developing communities in Paranaque City c/o Mary, Mother of Good Counsel Parish in 2023.
- Donation of 45 copies to Mangyan students of Alsabi Elementary School in Mindoro in 2023.
- Donation to Dinagat children of Bulacan in 2024.
- Donation to The Happy Ripples Community Library in 2024.