Choosing between giving locally or globally is a false dichotomy; it is an unrealistic division that reflects the orthodoxy of the last century. In the 21st century, Filipinos and many others that live in the diaspora lead their lives in a transnational and global context. You don’t have to make a choice – you can do both.
The Bayanihan Foundation is excited to announce three major events happening in November 2011: 1) film screening of the award winning film, “Left By the Ship” in Chicago and in New York; 2) Eid al-Ahda celebration helping indigent Filipino Muslim families and children in Iligan, Philippines; and 3) announcement of organizations willing to help in getting the word out about the need to clean up the toxic wastes left behind at Clark and Subic, Philippines.
Despite Recent Depressing Global News, Two People, Dr. Domingo Alvear and Mr. Blair Smart, Are Making a Difference – Educating Kids, Savings Lives.
On August 14, 2011, my uncle and aunt, Dr. Vicente and Luz Saavedra and the Rotary Club of Iligan South […]
Beyond the crab mentality, I endured and shifted the foundation’s priorities. I highlight three successful partnerships that overcame the challenges of crab mentality and showcased true partnerships, transparency and trust.
I had one of the most memorable 4th of July celebrations of my life! It was beyond the usual backyard […]
Many complain about the growing apathy of many young people and how they seem not to care. A recent blog […]
Dale Asis shares his reflections and lessons learned on the US-Philippines diaspora partnership workshop in Manila, Philippines last January 2011.
Pics of the Bayanihan Foundation US-Philippines Diaspora Donors and Homeland Partnerships Workshop at Adamson University, Manila, Philippines last January 22, 2011.
The Bayanihan Foundation plans to support to more potential education projects in northern Luzon. However, Dale Asis reflects on the importance of education and the need to create jobs for the educated workforce.
