"Love Sees Beyond Differences" is an advocacy we, UST students, had to work hand in hand with for our Ideas that Matter event (an academic activity participated by Advertising and Communication Arts students of UST). At first I was a bit hesitant if we could be successful since not a lot of people are open to the broad aspect which is adoption. It is fulfilling to see that the students I was with eventually warmed up to the advocacy after the 3 days of ITM. A lot of students are now open to the concept of adoption. They now have deeper understanding of what adoption really is and what it can do for other people.

Adoption is not just about welcoming someone into your home. It doesn't end there. It’s about being a family and creating a home for the child and being there every step of the way. Being the reason for a child’s smile is the most fulfilling or the lightest feeling in the world and I think the Love Sees Beyond Differences campaign has that power. The power to give joy to children and parents alike.

By Claudine dela Cruz