Poverty

Bases clean up, Education, Health, justice, Philippine poverty, Poverty

UXO and Toxic Waste Victims Learn To Cope, Heal with Body Talk Access

Victims of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and toxic wastes left behind at the former US bases in the Philippines seek short-term and immediate help from Body Talk Access, a system of energy-based techniques to make health maintenance and the management of daily health challenges accessible. Many of these victims are poor and do not have access to basic health care so Body Talk Access compliments well and help them cope and heal.

Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippine poverty, Philippines, Poverty

Filipino Christians Provide Food Packages to Needy Filipino Muslims during Ramadan

Amerasians, Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, Poverty, Remittances, Youth leadership development

Bayanihan Foundation IS IN THE NEWS!

The Bayanihan Foundation IS IN THE NEWS! First, the Philippine Inquirer featured its work helping Filipino Amerasians. Second, AREA Chicago Magazine included Dale Asis’ article on the potential of diaspora giving.

Diaspora Giving, Immigration, Philippine poverty, Philippines, Poverty

Why I’m Doing This Work: A Personal Essay

Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Poverty

Personal Reflections: US-Philippines Diaspora Partnership Workshop January 2011

Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippines, Poverty, Remittances

You’re invited! Pagbabalik 2011: US-Philippines Diaspora Partnership WORKSHOP

Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, Immigration, Philippine poverty, Philippines, Poverty, undocumented immigrants

Filipino, homeless and undocumented, continues to donate to an orphanage in the Philippines

Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, Overseas workers, philanthropy, Philippines, Poverty

New York Times article “Toiling Far From Home for Philippine Dreams” – Compelling but Missed Its Mark

The New York Times article, “Toiling Far From Home for Philippine Dreams” published a compelling story of overseas Filipino workers but missed its mark as it omits the growing donations and philanthropic giving of Filipinos in the diaspora.

Diaspora Giving, Overseas workers, philanthropy, Philippine poverty, Philippines, Poverty

You’re Invited! Fundraising Dinner Featuring Grupong Pendong – Pendong Aban of ASIN

Bayanihan Foundation’s fundraising dinner, October 24, 2010 – 7 PM at Trader Vic’s Restaurant, 1030 N. State St. Chicago. Pacific Islands ambience and four course buffet including ‘lechon’. Entertainment by Grupong Pendong – Pendong Aban, Jr. of ASIN.

Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippine poverty, Philippines, Poverty

Filipino Christians Providing Food Packages to Filipino Muslims during Ramadan

In a time of strife and uncertainty, Filipino Christians in the island of Mindanao are handing out food and gift packages to Filipino Muslims during Ramadan. This act of giving might lead to healing and peace in this island that have been faced with strife and violence for decades.

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