Project Stella: Isang coloring book initiative na naglalayong maghatid ng pag-asa sa mga ina na nakakulong at sa kanilang mga anak

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00:00We are still at the beginning of our discussion on the Projects for Persons Deprived of Liberty.

00:05We will talk about the STELLA Project, a program that helps female PDLs to have their children with them

00:13while they are away from them since they entered the prison.

00:17And to give us more details about this project, we are joined by Adzori Loy Villarin and Mark Angela Zamora

00:25who are some of the pioneers of this project. Good morning and welcome to Rising Tribe Philippines.

00:32Hi, good morning.

00:33Good morning, Adzori Loy and Mark.

00:36Tell us more about this project, STELLA. How was this project conceptualized?

00:42Okay, so we had an opportunity with the STELLA Project through the Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation or HLAF.

00:50We were given this opportunity because two fine arts students from the Technological University of the Philippines approached us.

00:58They are Miles Angelo and Rica Odron.

01:02Okay.

01:02They approached HLAF because they want to help PDLs using their thesis but they don't know how.

01:10So we gave them a chance to go to jail and interview other PDLs.

01:17Then they found out that PDLs want to spend time with their children.

01:22So how can this book, STELLA Project, help mothers who are in prison to have their children?

01:33We are using the STELLA coloring book for an activity.

01:39Okay.

01:39I think Mark will be the next one.

01:41Okay, go ahead, Mark.

01:42Actually, we are using the STELLA Project for the kids to help them spend more time with their mothers.

01:51We have an activity that, aside from the usual coloring that they do, they also do other things.

02:01We also have games for the kids.

02:04Every STELLA project has different activities that we do for them.

02:12For example, for STELLA 1, we did games.

02:16For STELLA 2, we did love letters with each other to the parents.

02:21For STELLA 3, we provide support for the mothers so that they can have more active activities.

02:30How was the reception of the PDLs of the women who were beneficiaries of this project?

02:35It was very good.

02:36Actually, we also told them that we did not expect that for all three times that we conducted the project,

02:45they were really crying, right, Mark?

02:47Yes.

02:48Those moments were really precious.

02:50Of course, they were always with their mothers.

02:54One of the stories is that there are a lot of PDL mothers who were able to do this for the first time.

03:01They were able to do things that they cannot do outside.

03:03They were able to read the stories of their children's parents,

03:08and they were able to do the coloring inside through the STELLA Project.

03:12That is what we are most proud of, that they were able to do it for the first time through the STELLA Project.

03:19Okay, you have your interviews, your case studies, for sure.

03:22Can you tell us about the personal stories upon doing the STELLA or during the STELLA Project?

03:27What are the stories specifically that they remember because of this project?

03:34As I mentioned, they were able to do those things for the first time.

03:39We encountered a lot of PDLs who were not able to give their children time,

03:47sometimes outside, but upon going inside the jails,

03:52they were able to have a deeper bonding with their mother and with their child.

03:58They were able to have a stronger bond.

04:02Aside from that, the child's mental health was also helped by their mother.

04:08They were able to help their mother to read the stories.

04:12What is the story about?

04:15The STELLA story was recommended by HLAF for the students.

04:20We told them that they can relate it to the story of a parent who was imprisoned in prison for a short period of time,

04:27but was able to return.

04:28That is the story of the STELLA story.

04:31The STELLA story is about how Stella's mother disappeared while the stars were twinkling in the sky.

04:40When she disappeared, Stella thought that her mother would never return.

04:45But with the help of a person named Ulap,

04:49we asked Ulap, along with our PGMP personnel and HLAF,

04:54to help Stella's mother to return to Stella.

05:00Okay, it's a coloring book, right?

05:02Yes.

05:03So, it's a story and a coloring book at the same time.

05:07And the message of hope,

05:09that it's still possible for them to reunite.

05:13Because sadly, this means that while they were in prison,

05:19their children were still young.

05:21So, the growing and crucial years of their childhood,

05:24they were not able to reunite with their mother.

05:27So, through this project, somehow, they were able to give time to their children.

05:32Of course, there's still hope.

05:35There's a second chance for the persons deprived of liberty.

05:37But you, what did you learn through this project?

05:40Actually, we were more inspired to look for more creative ways

05:45on how we can help the PBLs.

05:48Because they still have a lot of needs inside.

05:50Of course, this is supported by our PGMPs.

05:54So, we just want something more creative.

05:57Because when you were young, what do you remember?

06:00The quality time with your parents, right?

06:04Playing, coloring books, storytelling.

06:08So, it's like thinking outside the box,

06:11more than the normal visits that happen.

06:14How long has this Stella Project been going on?

06:17Actually, we've been doing it for three more times.

06:20From May, our first Stella Project.

06:24Then, it was followed by July.

06:26Then, it was followed by September.

06:28In different places?

06:29Yes.

06:30A lot of people are helping you.

06:31How is the help?

06:32In terms of help or manpower,

06:35we are always thankful to our interns at HLAB.

06:40From Stella 1 at UP, the creator.

06:43Stella 2 at Batangas State University.

06:45And then, our Stella 3 is at the University of Santo Tomas.

06:48Our interns are one of the people who help us.

06:53How can we make this sustainable, Atty. Lloyd?

06:56Actually, what we would like to ask for help is

07:00to fund the production of Stella coloring books

07:05so that we can give them to jails nationwide.

07:08Because for now, the focus of the jails that we are giving

07:11is Quezon City at NCR.

07:13So, it's good if we can print more,

07:17we can give the other jails nationwide.

07:19And of course, there should be volunteers.

07:21So that we can conduct activities.

07:24Alright, on that note, thank you very much for your time.

07:28And for your support.

07:29I hope this project will be successful.

07:31I'm sure that there will be a lot of help in this Stella project.

07:35Let's give hope.

07:38How can we contact HLAB?

07:40Do you have a social media account?

07:42Yes, on Facebook.

07:44Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation

07:46or www.facebook.com

07:50Thank you very much, Atty. Lloyd and King Mark.

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