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Coronavirus disproportionately affects Filipino nurses in the US, Philippines
Details of this blog post came from “Why the US has so many Filipino nurses” by Christina Thornell, VOX June 2020 I have over 20 cousins, relatives and extended family who are nurses or healthcare workers in a critical healthcare … Continue reading
Posted in colonialism, government, Immigration, Labor
Tagged Filipino diaspora, Filipino nurses, US immigration
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George Floyd’s Death – We Should Start Conversations of Anti-Blackness Within Filipino Families
The deaths of George Floyd and others prompted Asian Americans to call for solidarity and allyship with Black communities. At the same time reexamine the notions of anti-Blackness in our own lives. Continue reading
Posted in colonialism, identity, justice, race
Tagged colonialism, Filipino diaspora, racism
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2019 NEXTGEN Fellows
In July 2019, the Bayanihan Foundation continues another successful NEXTGEN Travel Fellowship with Richelle Caday, Camillo Geaga, and Jacob Olaguir. The immersion trip is coordinated to promote diaspora philanthropy; know more about Filipino culture; learn about the foundation’s sustainable projects; develop potential sustainable projects; and connect with relatives. Continue reading
Honoring Jolynne’s Spirit of Helping Others
The Bayanihan Foundation honors the indefatigable spirit of Jolynne Andal Biljetina PhD by supporting a community scholarship award in her honor for the second year in a row. The scholarship award keeps Jolynne’s spirit alive in making this world a better place. Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Health, Volunteerism
Tagged community involvement, Filipino diaspora, giving, youth leadership development
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FilAm Kids Kick Off ‘Balikbayan Box’ Book Drive Building Libraries in Philippines
Bayanihan Foundation launched NEXTGEN ‘Balikbayan Box’ Book Drive with plans to send 3,000 books to Samar and Iligan and build libraries there. Filipino American kids also put together mini-balikbayan boxes of book & supplies, hopefully spurring others to donate and help support education and long-term sustainability. Continue reading
Awarding A Scholarship in Honor of Jolynne’s Spirit of Helping Others
The Bayanihan Foundation honors the indefatigable spirit of Jolynne Andal Biljetina PhD by assisting in awarding a community scholarship award in her honor. In this way, her spirit lives on in making this world a better place. Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Health, Volunteerism
Tagged community involvement, Filipino diaspora, giving, youth leadership development
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It’s The Right Thing To Do: US Should Return the Bells of Balangiga
On June 12, the Philippines celebrates its independence from Spain and the US. Part of that fight for independence was the massacre in Balangiga, Samar. In 1901, the US Army murdered every male over the age of 10 years in town of Balangiga and took the church bells with them to Wyoming. It’s about time the US return the bells to Samar. The US should not keep them as war booty. Continue reading
Posted in history, Philippines, Youth leadership development
Tagged Filipino diaspora, history, Philippine history, Philippines
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Honoring the late Jolynne Andal Biljetina- helping children and the community
The Bayanihan Foundation honors the late Dr. Jolynne Andal Biljetina, PhD. and her spirit of helping children and the community. A scholarship award is set up in her honor Jolynne’s commitment of helping others. Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Health, Volunteerism
Tagged children's rights, community involvement, Filipino diaspora
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Camillo Geaga: 2017 NEXTGEN Fellow, A Trip of A Lifetime
2017 NEXTGEN Fellow Camillo Geaga shares his thoughts about his trip to the Philippines and how it was a valuable and enriching experience of a lifetime. Continue reading
Plans for the New Year
For 2018, the Bayanihan Foundation would like to invite you to join us in a yearlong activities of promoting diaspora philanthropy and giving. Continue reading
