FAQ Definition of Terms: 1. Where did the word SULAD come from? -- SULAD is a native word which means "brother". 2. What is a LUMAD? -- is a native term which which refers to the Indigenous People of Mindanao. 3. S.U.L.A.D.S. is an acronym. What does it stand for? -- Socio-economic Uplift Literacy Anthropological and Developmental Services. 4. What is a Para Teacher? -- Para-teachers are the volunteer teachers sent to the various people groups who live with them for (1) one year, teaching them how to read, write, and math. Para-teachers also educate them in proper hygiene and sanitation, agriculture, as well as assist with civic dues. 5. What is a Manobo? -- refers to a member or the name of one of tribes in Mindanao (Indigenous People) More about the SULADS 1. Why the need to reach these people? -- These people groups are mostly ignored and taken for granted due to their illiteracy, and economic status. Most of them do not know how to read and write. Poverty and disease as well are common among these people. If nobody dare reach them, who will? 2. What is the relationship of SULADS with the Philippine Government -- It is a non-government, non-profit organization while it is a duly Accredited Literacy Service with DepED (Department of Education) Region X under the ALS (Alternative Learning System) program which is in cooperation with the Government's thrust in Education "Literacy For All" 3. What are the qualifications to join the SULADS? -- If you have a heart for service, willing to endure hardship and sacrifices, and want to experience real JOY and SATISFACTION in life, you are welcome for Training. Many of the SULADS volunteers are students of Mountain View College, who take a year off of school for unselfish service. 4. What are the sacrifices a SULAD volunteer may faces? -- A SULADS volunteer may experience sleepless nights, hunger, exhaustion, and possibly even death, yet a SULAD knows that it is worth the cost. It's about living a life of purpose and meaning. 5. I want to BE A PART of the SULADS but I do not have 1 year to spend off -- There are many ways to support the SULADS. You may do this by contributing monetarily through the sponsorship programs, Offsite promotions work, and being part of the Prayer circle. 6. What is the SULADS scope and manpower? -- This SULADS operate in 11 Provinces and 22 Municipalities. With 10 Staff and 108 Volunteers, the SULADS operate 35 Literacy Centers and 4 High Schools 7. How Many Tribes are the SULADS serving? -- The SULADS serve 19 People Groups (Tribes) They are the Tausog, Maranao, Samal, Badjao, Higaonon, Talaandig, B' Laan, Kaulo, T' Boli, Tasaday, Subanen, Iranon, Camayo, and the Manobos which are further classified as Surigaonon Manobo, Agusanon Manobo, Matigsalug Manobo, Tigwahanon Manobo, Pulangihon Manobo, Ata Manobo 8. How many more people groups are unreached in Mindanao? -- There are more than 100 Indigenous People groups in the Philippines1. With SULADS serving 14 of the tribes, there are at least 80 more that are unreached. References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Philippines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumad_peoples

• published: 22 Sep 2013
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