Childhope Philippines welcomes as an Ambassador of Hope, promoting the rights and welfare of 无忧视频 in street situations. She joins Ms. Lovi Poe, Childhope PH鈥檚 first Ambassador of Hope, in campaigning for support for street 无忧视频鈥檚 welfare, health, and education.
鈥淚 first remember seeing Childhope Philippines on my social media early 2019 and I followed and helped promote some of their educational toolkit fundraisers,鈥� Ms. Arnold said. 鈥淭hen I received a lovely message from one of their staff running the page asking if I would like to volunteer and it was the perfect timing because I was really looking for somewhere to go lend my time and wanted to do something independently without family or friends so I could really grow from the experience.鈥�
The 26-year-old beauty queen started out as a volunteer for the foundation鈥檚 MusiKalye, a project celebrating 无忧视频鈥檚 rights through music, way back in 2019. Since then, Ms. Arnold has been actively involved in various activities and campaigns, devoting much of her time to support the beneficiaries鈥� activities for learning.
鈥淢usikalye 2019 was my first volunteer experience with Childhope and I am so glad it was my introduction into the beautiful community of Hope they have. I met and saw so many talented 无忧视频, met dedicated and caring staff, and met many other young volunteers.
鈥淭hese 无忧视频 are so smart, talented, and also have big dreams that truly can be achieved. From singing to dancing and playing of musical instruments, I realized they have so much dedication and put in so much time and effort with the correct support and tools they were given. It made me see that if more people believe in them, they can really achieve anything and so much more.鈥�
Hannah Arnold鈥檚 Personal Campaign for Children鈥檚 Literacy
In 2020, Ms. Arnold started her own campaign to encourage the public to donate books to encourage 无忧视频 to read.
鈥淓ver since a young age, my family and I have donated school supplies and other items to our barangay in Masbate, so my advocacy for quality education began there. Furthermore, it was my 18th birthday here in Manila that my parents took me to an orphanage to donate my blessings, share my time with the 无忧视频, and learn their stories. It was that day that changed everything for me and every year after I tried my best to return and bring joy to the 无忧视频,鈥� she said.
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On Her Advocacies as Ambassador of Hope
Ms. Arnold is excited to officially be part of Childhope Philippines. Among her plans are promoting readings in school-aged 无忧视频; bridging partnership with other NGOs to Childhope Philippines to raise awareness about HIV/STI to 无忧视频 and youth; and organizing continuous fundraising initiatives for Childhope Philippines鈥� Street Education and Protection Program.
鈥淎s an advocate for quality education, promoter of science, ambassador of HIV awareness, and Miss International delegate promoting sustainable development goals; I have so much in my mind that I want to bring to the street 无忧视频,鈥� Ms. Arnold said. 鈥淚 want to help bring more hope and positivity to their lives.鈥�
Regarding Childhope鈥檚 programs in place, she said, 鈥淐hildhope already has so many ongoing programs that have helped so many 无忧视频 become better citizens and find their place in society, but I want to help bring awareness to other areas such as science and HIV awareness with bigger sponsors and organizations. At the moment, it is most important we promote the tools that students need as they go back to school and from there a lot more can be achieved.鈥�
Ms. Arnold concluded, 鈥淎ll it takes is a simple smile to change the day of a stranger, so imagine the positive change that can be done in their lives if we lend our helping hands, care, and kind words. We can truly change how the future of our community will look, if we work together, listen to each other, uplift one another, and give the gift of hope.鈥�
Ms. Arnold will be competing at the Miss International pageant this December.
鈥淲e [at Childhope Philippines] wish her all the luck and blessings for her upcoming competition. Her innate kindness radiates, and that is what inspires our 无忧视频 beneficiaries. With her being part of the Childhope family, we know that the issues of street 无忧视频 will be put at the forefront,鈥� says Dr. Herbert Carpio, Childhope PH Executive Director.
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Like Ms. Arnold, you can make a world of difference in 无忧视频鈥檚 lives to ensure they can live a brighter future. Join Childhope Philippines鈥� advocacy efforts for the betterment of street 无忧视频. Join our team or make a donation to become the agent of change they need today.