Jetti Petroleum Inc.-Integrated Marketing Team and Upsilon Sigma Phi have partnered together for the latter’s “Kariton Klasrum” charity program to provide education to children who could not afford to go to school.
The program was established by Efren Peñaflorida, a Filipino teacher and development worker who was a victim of bullying during his childhood.
Peñaflorida grew up in an impoverished area and knew the difficulties of and studying in school.
Many Filipinos have adopted the program, including Upsilon Sigma Phi which named theirs as “Kariton ng Pag-asa.”
The Upsilon Sigma Phi (ΥΣΦ) is the oldest Greek-letter organization and fraternity in Asia.
Founded in 1918, it is also the oldest student organization in continuous existence in the University of the Philippines.
The fraternity organized 10 types of charity events, including the Kariton ng Pag-asa: Education on Wheels Outreach held at Pook Malinis in Barangay UP Campus in Diliman, Quezon City.
In partnership with the Kariton ng Maralita Network, the project will produce at least two Kariton Klasrums filled with books, art & sports materials, chairs, and other necessities for the school youth of Barangay UP Campus.
Community leader Bebang Quizon Alcan was the one who pushed for their place to be chosen for this project.
Since she grew up without a formal education, she wants to help her community to educate not only the children but also their mothers.