Bayanihan Beyond Borders: The Ancient Filipino Spirit That Rebuilt a Family After Fire
Bayanihan was once neighbors carrying a house together. Today, it looks like a GoFundMe campaign surpassing ₱90,000. On the night […]
Filipino giving
Bayanihan in Bloom: Partnering to Support Bicol’s Oldest Indigenous Community
In a powerful display of community spirit, the Bayanihan Foundation joined forces with local business MPR Sabon Outlet to deliver […]
Diaspora Donors, Education, environmental sustainability, philanthropy, Philippine poverty
Bayanihan – The Spirit of Community Giving
In this holiday season, Bayanihan – the spirit of community giving is alive and well. Despite the Covid19 pandemic and […]
Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Youth leadership development
You’re Invited – Dual NEXTGEN Presentations in Los Angeles, CA
You are invited to join the Bayanihan Foundation dual NEXTGEN presentations in Los Angeles, CA on October 19 and 26, 2019 https://fdnbayanihan.org/?p=16129
Chicago, Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, Youth leadership development
You’re Invited – Dual Celebrations in Albuquerque, NM and in Chicago, IL
You are invited to join the Bayanihan Foundation dual celebrations in Albuquerque, New Mexico September 6 and in Chicago, IL September 14, 2019.
Education, Philippine poverty, Philippines, Youth leadership development
Pagbabalik: 2018 NEXTGEN Camillo Geaga Travels Back to the Philippines
On September 2018, NEXTGEN Fellow Camillo Geaga traveled back to the Philippines. He wrote an essay of his personal thoughts of his 2017 trip at the same time reflecting on his recent trip.
Immigration, Philippine travel, Philippines
Anthony Bourdain: Unfinished business in the Philippines
Anthony Bourdain, famous American chef, author and host of CNN TV show “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” returns to the Philippines with a personal mission. He wrote about authentic Filipino street food and at the same time looked into the kindness overseas Filipino workers have spread around the globe. He calls the Filipinos the most giving of all people on the planet.
Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippines, Poverty
To Help Locally or Globally? You Don’t Have to Choose, You Can Do Both
Choosing between giving locally or globally is a false dichotomy; it is an unrealistic division that reflects the orthodoxy of the last century. In the 21st century, Filipinos and many others that live in the diaspora lead their lives in a transnational and global context. You don’t have to make a choice – you can do both.
Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippine poverty, Philippines, Poverty
Filipino Christians Provide Food Packages to Needy Filipino Muslims during Ramadan
On August 14, 2011, my uncle and aunt, Dr. Vicente and Luz Saavedra and the Rotary Club of Iligan South […]
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.