Tag Archives: diaspora philanthropy

Filipino Americans Donate Computers, Books to Help Iligan Students

Filipino Americans donate computer and books to Iligan City Philippines, Their humble acts of philanthropy and giving contradict the growing tide of cynicism. Continue reading

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Community Power Giving Circle Debut

Bayanihan Foundation debuts its newest initiative, Community Power, a giving circle of young Filipino Americans helping and giving to other young Filipino and Filipino Americans locally and globally. Continue reading

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Involve Me and I Will Learn

“Tell me and I forget; teach me and I may remember; involve me and I will learn” Confucius Continue reading

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Building Community

On March 5, 2016, the Bayanihan Foundation conducted a garage sale that drew the support of hundreds of volunteers and donors. Building community and the Bayanihan spirit of helping each other is alive and well. Continue reading

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Change A World, Change The World

Bayanihan Foundation supports a new generation of Filipino Americans “returning home” for the first time. They explored pre-colonial spiritual practices. They explored their heritage and looked into ways of giving back. Continue reading

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NEXTGEN Fellow Marc Butiong Considers Going “Home” for the First Time

Marc Butiong shares his thoughts being selected as the Bayanihan Foundation NEXTGEN Fellow as he travels to the Phlippines for the first time. His parents are from the Philippines and he was born in the US. Continue reading

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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

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Partnership To Build 40 homes for the Indigent in Dingle, Iloilo

The Bayanihan Foundation partners with the Municipality of Dingle, Iloilo and the PFK Family Foundation in building 40 homes for the indigent in Dingle, Iloilo Continue reading

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Foundation Replaces Sacred Imagery of Historic Church

Foundation Helped Replace Broken Stained Glass Windows of Historic Church. The foundation’s support exemplifies the successful support of diaspora philanthropy and faith based efforts. Continue reading

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New Latrines for 4,000 school children in Iligan Central Elementary School

The Bayanihan Foundation partnered with the Rotary Club of Chicago Far North and the Rotary Club of Iligan East to built two latrines at Iligan Central Elementary School, providing clean water and new washroom facilities for 4,000 elementary school children. Continue reading

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