DepEd allocates P4M for EduKahon kits in disaster-hit schools
The Department of Education has allocated P4 million to supply disaster-hit schools with EduKahon kits containing learning materials and hygiene supplies.
EduKahon kits were launched on Thursday, August 28, at Tabaco National High School in Albay, designed for one teacher and 40 students.
Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the program aims to minimize class disruptions during calamities by providing essential materials like lighting, chargers, whiteboards, pens, paper, first aid kits, laptops, and communication devices.
DepEd's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service will oversee distribution and monitoring of EduKahon kits nationwide to ensure continuity in education despite natural disasters.
Private partners and donors can support kit preparation and deployment through the Adopt-a-School platform.
The initiative aims to mitigate class disruptions caused by typhoons and floods, ensuring students' learning progress is not interrupted.
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