Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide
Filipinos Abroad Helping Filipinos at Home
Category: Philippines
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Remembering Mahatma Gandhi
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
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2014 Bayanihan Goals: Building Community
On January 20, 2014, the Board of the Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide established clear priorities for its work in order to focus its activities and deliver more effectively. The new priority goals are built on Bayanihan’s continuing work and include: Building immediate relief funding for typhoon-affected areas in Leyte and East Samar; Adopting 1-2 communities to…
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Long Road Ahead
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.” — Albert Schweitzer Long road toward relief and recovery. Please stay with Philippines. Help.
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Remembering Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ – Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The Many Faces of America
When the US naval bases in the Philippines closed in 1992, the military left behind thousands of Amerasian children. Since the closings, American presence still exists and -contrary to initial estimate of 52,000 – it is now estimated that there are 250,000 Amerasian children, ranging from newborn to geriatric, abandoned in the Philippines. These Amerasians are…
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Rice, Rice, Rice!
We love rice! It’s been a staple for the people of the Philippines, dating back to 3200 BC. Filipinos eat rice at every meal – breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We steam it, fry it, noodle it. Our national dance Tinikling is even about working in the rice paddies. Having rice at the table is just…
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7,107 Reasons to Love the Philippines
There are 7,107 reasons to love the Philippines! Need one? Everyone knows how to SMILE – no matter what! Let’s keep those smiles!
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Still Time to Help and Make a Difference!
You can still help and make a difference! Your contributions will be put to good use and support continuing relief efforts. Please donate online at www.fdnbayanihan.org, or mail a check to: Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide, 2020 N. California Avenue, Suite 7, Box 147, Chicago, Illinois 60647.
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Arrival in the Typhoon Haiyan’s Epicenter: Tacloban City, Leyte
Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms to make landfall in world history, affected more than 14 million people, and displaced 4 million. I shared my observations as I surveyed and volunteered to help with the devastated communities in the wake of the storm.
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Holiday Greetings from Dale Asis
Dear Friends, As 2013 comes to a close and we look forward to gathering with family and friends to celebrate the beginning of a new year, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your support of our initiatives. Your commitment to helping promote Bayanihan, the spirit of community and cooperation, enables us to make…