Kariton Klasrum

It has always been so inspiring to read about people sharing themselves selflessly to the less fortunate. It is even more inspiring that these people are no “big-named who’s who”… but simply ordinary beings.

Efren Peñaflorida, Jr.

Recently, someone made me more proud to be a Filipino. This guy conquered CNN — by making it to the Top Ten Nominees for CNN’s Hero of the Year. This young Filipino hero is Efren Peñaflorida, Jr.

With his Kariton (pushcart) classroom, and fellow volunteers from DYNAMIC TEEN COMPANY, Efren brings education closer and within reach to out-of-school youths and children whose parents cannot afford to send them to schools.

Kuya Ef's Kariton Klasrum

These karitons contain books, educational items and food packages which they share to the kids, as well. Aside from educating their students, they also draw the kids’ attention to values formation.

Stories such as this gives us more reasons to hope and empower ourselves to do SOMETHING for others.

It was a simple gesture, yet a truly admirable act. He definitely made a difference to those children’s lives. I hope to meet more Efren Peñaflorida.

I am proud and totally inspired. I voted for him.

If you are as proud and inspired as me, click the image below.  

Better yet, GO for POWER VOTE! (just click on the words “POWER VOTE”)

Mabuhay ka, Efren! Mabuhay ang DTC!