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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 my list. Continue reading
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Tagged Philippine hospitality, Philippines
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Like Heaven On Earth
Hundreds of farmers and their families in Basey, Samar work together in an organic farmers cooperative. They work together to create a self-sustaining community and carve their own little heaven on earth. Continue reading
Community Grows in Chicago’s Little Village Neighborhood
Dale Asis enjoyed community dinner with a local Chicago environmental justice organization, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO) celebrating community in their local community garden, a former toxic dump site. Continue reading
Marc Butiong: In “Returning Home,” I Found Myself
Bayanihan Foundation NEXTGEN Fellow Mark Butiong shares his personal reflections of “returning home” to the Philippines and finding himself in the process. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Books, Education, and Collective Giving Essentials for Change
The Bayanihan Foundation showed the NEXTGEN Fellows and participants of the Kaluluwa Kolectivo the power of collective giving and of books and education; they are essentials for long-term sustainability and change. Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, Education, Uncategorized
Tagged education, philanthropy, Philippine giving
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Education Leads to Action for Philippines Environmental Cleanup
Participants from the Kaluluwa Kolectivo and NEXTGEN Fellows engaged in many efforts to conduct youth environmental workshops, provide critical consciousness raising and engage in discussion of climate change and environmental sustainability. Continue reading
Sharing Gifts and Blessings During Ramadan
Wishing everyone a blessed Eid Ul Fitr! It’s also a time to remember those who don’t have enough, to count our blessings while also giving charity to others. The Bayanihan Foundation follows this spirit of giving that cuts across religion and ethnicity. Continue reading
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Tagged philanthropy, Philippine poverty, Zakat
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“The Color of Revolution” Reflects NEXTGEN Participant’s Personal Journey
2015 NEXTGEN Fellow Jane Baron shares her poem “The Color of Revolution” and captures the essence and importance of the program promoting youth leadership and diaspora giving and her own personal journey. Continue reading
NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Fundraising Dinner
The Bayanihan Foundation recognized the ‘Kaluluwa Kolectivo’ (Soul Collective) participants and awarded NEXTGEN Travel Scholarships to three deserving recent college graduates. Please see pictures from the dinner below. James Castillo, Bayanihan Board Member, presenting NEXTGEN Fellows: Jeselle Santiago (University of Illinois … Continue reading
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