The Filipino Archipelago contains over 7,000 islands, of which only a thousand are inhabited. As a result of its vast and fragmented expanse, Filipinos speak 172 different languages and dialects, the most common ones being Tagalog and Cebuano. Since the American occupation at the beginning of the 20th century, English is considered to be the second language.
There are approximately 90 million people in the Philippines, of which 40% are under 15 years of age. Each year the population grows by 2.3%. Considering that 40% live in poverty, this growth rate is relatively high for such a poor country.
We want to do something to help. To us the best way to make a difference is by making the educational system more accessible. By providing younger Filipinos with an education, they can grow up to support their own families and close ones, which should eventually stimulate the economy.