Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide
Filipinos Abroad Helping Filipinos at Home
Category: Philippines
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Is it a Trend? Filipino Americans in their 20s, 30s going back for good
Josh Dorado, founder of Kaya Ko Collaborative returns back to the Philippines for good. Is he part of a growing trend for Filipino Americans in their 20s, 30s going back for good?
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Filipinos in US, Around The World Get Set to Vote in Philippine Polls
Thousands of Filipino citizens in the US and around the world are eager to cast their vote in the one of the closest Philippine presidential elections in recent history. Polls are open until May 9, 2016.
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Anthony Bourdain: Unfinished business in the Philippines
Anthony Bourdain, famous American chef, author and host of CNN TV show “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” returns to the Philippines with a personal mission. He wrote about authentic Filipino street food and at the same time looked into the kindness overseas Filipino workers have spread around the globe. He calls the Filipinos the most giving…
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Celebrating Its Fifth Anniversary: My Top Five Faves
In May 2010, the Bayanihan Foundation was created to support diaspora philanthropy – Filipinos abroad helping Filipinos at home. Five years later, I am still asking these questions: Will these donations matter? Will they make a difference? Will they ultimately affect people’s lives in the Philippines and reduce the economic ‘push’ to migrate? I share…
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Beautiful Samar
The rugged charm of the island of Samar Samar is spectacular. There will always be other islands with whiter sand beaches and with more spectacular activities. But Samar will always be my top destination because of the warmth and hospitality of the people there. The feeling of belonging makes Samar the most beautiful island in…
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Connect Local to Global
In March 5, 2016, Jeselle Santiago spearheads a garage sale (yard sale) in Chicago to benefit the women vendors displaced by the fire at Carbon Market, Cebu’s largest and oldest public market, connecting the local and the global – thinking globally, acting locally.
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Jeselle Santiago: Seizing the Opportunity to Help Locally and Globally
NEXTGEN Fellow Jeselle Santiago traveled to the Philippines and seized the opportunity to help locally in Chicago and globally in the Philippines
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Jane Baron: On Building a Bond with My Homeland
NEXTGEN Fellow Jane Baron shares her personal experiences and reflections returning “home” for the first time and building a bond with her homeland
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Salamat po! to Bayanihan’s Supporters & Friends
Salamat po! Thank you to all the Bayanihan Foundation’s supporters and friends that enabled a new generation of Filipino Americans to “return” to the Philippines for the first time. On August 29, 2015, participants shared their stories and experiences of their trip.
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Mind, Body, and Spirit are Fed in the Philippines
Experienced the abundance of spirituality and the natural beauty of the Philippine islands. Enjoy the delicious native foods and the wonderful hospitality when you visit. But most of all, enjoy the warmth of family and children. The mind, body and spirit are fed and nourished in the Philippines.