Let’s help our kababayans!
A succession of typhoons has affected many Filipinos in various areas. After experiencing the brunt of Typhoon Ulysses, which came about a week after Typhoon Rolly, countless citizens have become homeless, suffered damages, and require immediate assistance. Although several groups and organizations have been organizing various relief operations – there is much more to be done.
If you’re interested to donate, here is a list of organizations who have initiated donation drives to help out communities in hard-hit areas:
1. Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation
The Yellow Boat of Hope started out helping children who used to swim to school in the mangrove village of Layag-Layag, Brgy. Talon-Talon, Zamboanga City. Today, they continue their mission to improve children’s access to education and ensure the students get to school quickly and safely — all while staying dry during typhoon season. They pool their resources to build schools and provide scholarships, medical and dental missions, livelihood programs, and school supplies.
Website: http://www.yellowboat.org/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/YellowBoatPH/
E-mail Address: chief.hopepaddler@yellowboat.org
2. UNICEF Philippines
UNICEF promotes the rights and well-being of children in 190 countries and territories, with a special focus on reaching those in dire need. You can support UNICEF’s ongoing emergency response for all kinds of disasters and help provide affected communities with water kits and hygiene essentials, health and nutrition supplies, learning and teaching kits, tents, and psychosocial support in child-friendly spaces. If you would like to donate, visit https://bit.ly/TyphoonUlyssesDonate.
Website: http://www.unicef.ph/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/unicefphilippines
E-mail Address: psfrmanila@unicef.org
3. Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center is a temporary shelter for dogs, cats and other animals rescued from cruelty or neglect with the goal of rehabilitation and placing them in loving homes. You can send your donations at the drop-off point at PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center on Aurora Blvd., Katipunan Valley, Loyola Heights, Quezon City on Monday – Tuesday and Thursday – Saturday from 10AM to 5PM.
Website: http://www.paws.org.ph/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pawsphilippines
Email Address: philpaws@paws.org.ph
4. ABS-CBN Foundation
Website: http://www.abs-cbnfoundation.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/abscbnfoundationinc/
Email Address: foundation@abs-cbnfoundation.com
5. Red Cross Philippines
Website: http://www.redcross.org.ph/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/phredcross
Email Address: communication@redcross.org.ph
6. World Vision Philippines
Website: https://www.worldvision.org.ph/about-us/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/worldvisionph
Email Address: wvphilippines@wvi.org
Photos courtesy of Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, UNICEF Philippines, PAWS, ABS-CBN Foundation, Philippine Red Cross, and World Vision.