BY ARIEL JAMES P. MERO AND LINDON L. ABAPO | DSSC Interns
MAKING New Dreamers Inc. (MND) successfully hosted its “Dream Big, Shine Bright Recital 2026” on July 4 at the Holy Cross of Davao College Theater, marking a milestone in its ongoing mission to empower local youth through the arts.
The recital served as the grand culminating celebration for residents of Padre Pio Children’s Home for Children, who underwent weeks of intensive learning and preparation through MND’s “Dream Big Workshops.”
The event provided a vibrant stage for the young participants to confidently showcase their newly developed skills in storytelling, hosting, singing, dancing, and various creative arts.
Making New Dreamers Inc. is an SEC-registered non-profit organization dedicated to changing lives, one dream at a time. By utilizing creativity, education, and self-expression as core pillars, the organization actively works to help children discover their inherent talents, build lasting self-confidence, and dream far beyond their immediate circumstances.
Juvy, one of the dream makers, hoped that the experience would “give them hope and the courage to be creative,” serving as a “starting point for making their dreams a reality in the near future.
The initiative underscores the critical importance of providing children with meaningful opportunities to learn, express themselves, and believe in their potential.
By sharing these inspiring stories of growth and resilience, Making New Dreamers hopes to rally wider community support for grassroots initiatives that uplift children through the transformative power of education, creativity, and hope.
