IKU OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH AFFECTED BY TYPHOON ‘UWAN’

IKU OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH AFFECTED BY TYPHOON ‘UWAN’

By Yoona Shim
December 1, 2025

The International Kabataan Union (IKU), a youth-led organization that works with local and international students, conducted an outreach program on November 14, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., at Sapangbato Elementary School.

The volunteers for the outreach were students from Grades 10 to 12, assisted by facilitators Ms. Zarah and Ms. Missy. The GIS team arrived at Sapangbato around noon and immediately helped transport bundles and boxes of food supplies to the school stadium.

GIS volunteers help organize and transport food supplies before the start of the outreach program.

The program officially began at 12:30, opened with greetings led by the IKU officers. They introduced the purpose of the visit and welcomed the students of Sapangbato Elementary School.

Volunteers share a cheerful moment together as the outreach comes to an end.

After the introduction, the volunteers began distributing the food packs. Each student received three kilograms of rice, one milk packet, one can of meat, and two packs of instant noodles. A total of three hundred food packs were given to support children and families affected by Typhoon Uwan.

Around 1:00 in the afternoon, the program concluded with a cheerful song, “Smile” by Eraserheads. The IKU representatives ended the outreach with a warm and positive atmosphere as the children listened to the song.

IKU begins the outreach program with greetings and introductions for the students of Sapangbato Elementary School.

The outreach program demonstrated the commitment of IKU and Gentry International School to community service. Through the teamwork of student volunteers and officers, the event provided meaningful support and encouragement to the children of Sapangbato Elementary School.

Volunteers distribute food packs prepared to support families affected by Typhoon Uwan.