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Groundbreaking Housing Project Demonstrates Hope for the Future

The Bayanihan Foundation celebrates groundbreaking ceremony of 40 new homes in Dingle, Iloilo, as I share reflections of the gift of housing and education and the power and dedication of public servants like Mayor Rufino Palabrica of Dingle, Iloilo Continue reading

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‘Adorables’ Fulfill Dream of Protected Waiting Area for Hospital Patients

Ground breaking ceremony of new lobby waiting areas at JP Rizal Memorial Hospital in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines, with Carminda Aldeza & Family and Laguna Governor Hernandez. This project will benefit over 30,000 indigent patients that go through the doors of JP Rizal Hospital, the only major charity hospital in the area. Special thanks to Evelyn Castillo of the Bayanihan Foundation and Dr. Doreen Sales for their support. 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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Highlights From 2014, Looking Forward to 2015

The Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide highlights its program successes in 2014. 97% of all donations went directly to our programs and intended beneficiaries. In 2014, the Foundation earned the Guide Star USA Exchange Gold logo as a symbol of commitment to transparency and accountability and continues its critical work of providing access for Filipinos abroad to help Filipinos at home. Continue reading

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From Asia to Africa: New Insights for Diaspora Fundraising

Dale Asis shares fundraising strategies that are effective with Filipino and Asian diaspora among African diaspora groups. Best practices are shared among diverse diaspora philanthropy groups in Chicago. Continue reading

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Typhoon Haiyan, One Year Later: Stay With the Philippines

One year after Typhoon Haiyan hit landfall in the Philippines, the Bayanihan Foundation continues its impact after the aftermath of the typhoon and continues its plea for your help to stay with the Philippines and become a partner for long-term sustainability. Continue reading

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‘The Adorables’ Demonstrate The Bayanihan Spirit is Alive and Well

Four Filipinas called ‘The Adorables’ Demonstrate The Bayanihan Spirit is Alive and Well. They’ve proven that Filipinos could overcome the cultural challenge of ‘crab mentality’ and worked together in Bayanihan, for the common good. Continue reading

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Bayanihan Foundation members visit Cebu, plant mangrove trees for environmental restoration

In January 2012, the Bayanihan Foundation visited, Visayas Mindanao People’s Resource Development Center (VMPRDC) its partner in Cebu, Philippines and planted mangrove trees as part of its efforts for environmental conservation. Continue reading

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Bayanihan Foundation Hosted Second ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Workshop

Last January 2012, the Bayanihan Foundation hosted its second annual ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) workshop held at the Clark Museum, Clark, Philippines. This annual workshop and conference celebrates the foundation’s goals of having Filipinos abroad helping Filipinos at home and celebrating its partnerships. Continue reading

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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. Continue reading

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