Channel: VERSE

Category: Nonprofits & Activism

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Description: £2795 / £5000 Raised so far! 100% of your donation will go to Jessica & her grandchildren. We’ll film the difference made in our “Impact Stories” to show you the impact your support gave. Full story: versestories.org/jessicagrandchildren Direct Donation: donorbox.org/jessicaandgrandchildren Meet Jessica Ignacio, a grandma who’s lived under a bridge for the past 10 years. Struggling to survive with three grandchildren, and aware she hasn’t many years left, she shared her story in hope that together we can provide her grandchildren with an education before she leaves them behind. Today, we invite you to donate directly to them and provide them with a whole new future. ----------- With over 500,000 people living in extreme poverty across Manila, the worst conditions can be found under most bridges in the capital. With thousands of people living under high way bridges, struggling to survive. Jessica Ignacio is a 56-year-old grandmother, who's lived under a bridge in Manila for the past 10 years. She now struggles each day to look after her three grandchildren aged 3 to 7 years old, after their father was killed by the police in 2017 for having a drug habit. She spends each day looking for small odd jobs among the community, from washing clothes to cleaning, when no jobs are going she takes to the streets to beg for enough money to feed the children. Aware of her age, Jessica worries about how her grandchildren will survive when she is gone. Lacking an education and daily expenses she dreams to see them in elementary school before she passes, with the hope of providing them a new future and a way out of poverty. ​ We came across their heartbreaking story whilst visiting the community under a busy bridge in Manila. Hidden from view she was desperate to speak with us, with the hope that people will hear her story. Today, we invite you to provide her children with a proper education, daily expenses and support for a new future. Special thanks to Teresa Buston and Bei Yuh for your dedicated support. Behind the scenes on Instagram: instagram.com/versestories Regular updates on Twitter: twitter.com/versestories Join the community on Facebook: fb.com/Versestories