We were thrilled when we found the location of the White Home—being so close to the Round Home, the girls and boys are able to share activities and journey with each other through recovery. One of the most exciting features of the Love146 White Home facility is the huge pool in front of the house itself, especially given the relentlessly hot Filipino sun. As part of the holistic care we offer to the survivors in our care in the Philippines, we seek to create opportunities for them to have new experiences and develop new skills. Trying something new is not only fun, but can help enhance a child’s self-esteem through the learning process. So this past December, the Love146 White Home was the site of the very first Love146 swimming competition!
Read about the day in the words of the children…
“I am happy because I learned to swim in the White Home. At first, I found it difficult to swim but in the end I was able to learn.” – Paola, 6
“The swimming tournament helped me to understand perseverance in order to succeed and to accept defeat. Swimming was also fun.” – Claudia, 9
“It feels great every time we go to the White Home because all of us were able to swim in the swimming pool. I also learned that as a group, we should not quarrel in order to succeed.” – Gloria, 9
”I am happy because I was included in the group to compete in a tournament. I hope that we will swim all together again. Thank you very much to Love146.” – Augusto, 13
“We were very happy because all of us were happy even though we lost in the game. We will do our best in the next swimming competition.” – Raul, 11
“I was happy because we competed in swimming. It is alright even though I didn’t win in the swimming competition. I promise to give my best in the next game” – Kyle, 14
