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Category Archives: Diaspora Giving
Kawang Gawa (Helping Others)
https://www.facebook.com/bayanihanfdn/posts/1704351446243305 In August 2017, I traveled with the participants of the 2017 NEXTGEN program, Marc Butiong and Camillo Geaga. During our visit, we demonstrated ‘kawang gawa’, the age old cultural trait of helping others. We planted mangrove seedlings in Mactan … Continue reading
Young Filipino Americans Travel to Philippines to Discover Heritage, Give Back
Young Filipino Americans will travel to the Philippines as part of the Bayanihan Foundation’s 2017 NEXTGEN Program to discover their Filipino heritage and give back to the community Continue reading
Pasalubong, Bayanihan (Community Giving) In the Age of Trump
The Filipino ritual of pasalubong, a souvenir or a gift given to someone and bayanihan (helping each other) could not be squelch and perhaps provide hope and renewal in the age of Trump. Continue reading
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Tagged community involvement, diaspora giving, Philippine giving
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8 out of 10 top cities most exposed to natural disaster are in the Philippines
The World Economic Forum reported that 8 out of 10 top cities most exposed to natural disaster are in the Philippines. The biggest typhoon, Haiyan struck the Philippines in 2013, leaving more than 7,000 people dead or missing. Can civic involvement, volunteerism and diaspora philanthropy help the Philippines in disaster preparedness? Or should donors should just wait to react and donate afterwards when the crisis hit? Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Giving, Disaster Relief, Philippines
Tagged disaster relief, Philippine giving, Philippines, typhoon Haiyan
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Why Do People Give? Three Reasons Why
Why do people give? I found out three major reasons why: 1) they want to help others; 2) they want to feel good; and 3) they want a return on their investment. Why do you want to give? Share your thoughts. Continue reading
Finding Rays of Hope in An Era of Cynicism and Fear
I joined the Chicago’s Women’s March for women’s rights. I was greeted by rays of hope to continue my diaspora giving, despite the increasing cynicism, fear and xenophobia of the times. Hope lives. Continue reading
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Tagged Diaspora Donors, diaspora giving, philanthropy, Philippine giving
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Bayanihan Foundation 2010 to 2016 – IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
Bayanihan Foundation 2010 to 2016 Impact by the Numbers. Thank you for your donation. 97% of your donation goes to programs. Continue reading
