Although relaxing and indulging one self during summer breaks is customary to many, wouldn’t it be nice and more meaningful to spend some of your free time and energy in the service of others? Look at it this way: By helping out those who aren’t as privileged as you are, you are thanking the world for the good things that had come your way.
Lend a hand this summer. Here are organizations you can contact to get you and your friends involved:
Cartwheel Foundation
Cartwheel Foundation focuses on giving indigenous children and adults a chance to enjoy their right to education and other basic needs. The programs of the organization include giving early childhood education, college scholarships, and alternative learning sessions for indigenous adults.
For more information on Cartwheel Foundation, visit www.cartwheelfoundation.org; telefax (+632) 584-1532.
Haribon Foundation
Whatever we do to our environment affects the entire population. Haribon Foundation was founded in 1972 and is known as one of the first environmental movement in the country. The organization focuses mainly on preserving and protecting our country’s natural resources.
For more information on Haribon Foundation, visit www.haribon.org.ph; call 434-4642, 421-1213.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Make-A-Wish Foundation is the only wish-granting foundation in the Philippines. Since 1999, Make-A-Wish has granted over 700 wishes. Acting as genies to children struck by life-threatening diseases, the foundation is able to give them hope and a boost in spirit.
For more information on Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit www.makeawish.org.ph; telefax (+632) 856-3744.
Virlanie Foundation
In the streets of Metro Manila, seeing a 4-year old child begging is a common sight. Changing this image is Virlanie Foundation, a nongovernment organization that serves as home to hundreds of Filipino street children. The foundation gives street children all the help they need and deserve— from shelter, food, education, to psychological assistance.
For more information on Virlanie Foundation, visit www.virlanie.org; call (+632) 896-2289.
World Vision
World Vision works for the betterment of the lives of children, families, and communities ravished by poverty and injustice. The organization promotes and provides sustainable development, emergency relief, and public awareness.
For more information on World Vision, visit www.worldvision.org.ph; call (+ 632) 374-7618 up to 28.
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