Voices from the Arc

“Now My Daughter Can Stay in School” — A Mother’s Story from Manila

When Maria’s daughter received her first tablet through BrightArc’s digital inclusion program in Manila, it didn’t just connect her to school—it gave her mother peace of mind.
“Before this, she had to borrow a neighbor’s phone. Sometimes she’d miss class. Sometimes, I worried she’d stop going at all,” Maria shared. “Now she’s at the top of her class. And I see her smile again.”
Maria’s neighborhood was one of the hardest hit by recent flooding and lockdown-related school closures. Without access to stable internet or a home device, her daughter fell behind.
BrightArc’s local partner hub not only delivered tablets, but also provided free tech orientation sessions and a solar-charged WiFi station.

“You didn’t just give a device,” Maria says. “You gave us a second chance.”

For families like Maria’s, inclusion isn’t about gadgets—it’s about dignity, access, and the ability to hope again.