She was one of the pioneering children in the Aeta Children’s Home. Editha was then only 12 years old when ACH took her and her 4 siblings under its care. Their life was very poor, with her parents relying only on hunting and farming to sustain their needs. As much as her parents would like to bring her and her siblings to school, they cannot afford to. “Before, instead of going to school, I would go to the fields and help my father plant sweet potatoes that we can eat as well as sell in the market. As much as I’d like to go to school and learn, my father can’t afford to allow me,” recalls Editha. So, her family was thankful when ACH took Editha and her siblings under its care. Through ACH, Editha was able to finally enter school, just like the other children. She was also taught proper hygiene, good manners, and right conducts. Most importantly, through ACH, Editha came to know the Lord Jesus Christ and cultivate a relationship with Him.

Editha testifies, “I was really happy and grateful when ACH gave me the opportunity to education. I learned a lot of new things and made new friends. ACH took good care of me and my brothers and sisters. When I came to ACH, I learned to dream and not just dream, but to dream big. Before, I thought our life was hopeless but all that changed when I came to ACH. I began to have ambitions and goals, not just for myself, but for my family too. So I praise and thank God for ACH who helps young Aetas like me to have a chance to a better life.”

Today, Editha is now 26 years old and is a full-time teacher in our own Christian Academy. She graduated last 2007 with a degree in Elementary Education and inspires many young Aeta students to pursue their dreams and work hard.  “It is my joy to serve the Lord in this school for Aeta children. I feel that by what I am doing, I am giving back and paying forward what God has blessed me with,” Editha joyfully relays. To God Be the Glory.