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World Vision Philippines' Mother's Day Made Special

May 09, 2014

It's two days before Mother's Day. If you are still thinking of how to celebrate it like I do, would it be great if we show that we love our moms through sharing our blessings on their honor?

World Vision Philippines is dedicated to help mothers fulfill their dreams and it is possible through the gift of education and good nutrition.

Our moms raised us and gave so much of their lives in order for us to reach our dreams. There are moms out there who can't afford to make their children's dreams into reality. Would it be nice if we reach out and help them? Through our kindness and generosity, we can make other moms happy. Oh, it would be a nice feeling that somehow we are able to help and share a piece of us, a piece of something that we have.

Honor Mom with Child Sponsorship

Honor your Mom this Mother's Day through World Vision Philippines. Sponsor a child under her name and World Vision Philippines will give a special Papemelroti Mother's Day Card and Php200 worth of gift certificates from New Zealand Ice Cream. (First 20 sponsors only)

Click THIS to sponsor a child in honor of your mom.

Moments with Mom Photo Contest

Entering your photos of you and Mom in our Instagram and Twitter Photo Contest will make Mother's Day very special. Don't forget to caption your photo by writing a loving message to your mom.

You can win World Vision T-shirt and Php100 worth of New Zealand Ice Cream Gift Certificates to give to your mom. Winners will be announced on May 12, 2014.

Click THIS to join.

Help Another Mom Celebrate Mother's Day

You can help another mom fulfill one of the greatest gifts she can give to her child –breastmilk which is the source of baby's optimum nutrition.

Each breastfeeding kit you sponsor will encourage a mother to prioritize her own nutrition and that of her baby.

Click THIS to sponsor a breastfeeding kit.

You may visit http://www.worldvision.org.ph/campaign/mothers-day-made-special for more details.

Photo Credits: World Vision Philippines

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Mothers are like Superheroes: Bayanihan Para sa Mag- ina

November 24, 2013

I remember this painful and unforgettable moment 14 years ago, when my parents separated. It was a very bad ending. The only things that my mother, brother, and I had were few pieces of clothing, a little amount of money, small bag of crafting materials, good education, and the strength that our mother taught us since we were kids. We left everything. I guessed it was okay as long as we were free from abusive people and we stood on our own keeping what's left of our own dignity.

We were confident that we would surpass that trial because our mother taught us to live a simple life, be street smart, be results-oriented, and never give up when trials come our way.

I remember the day when my mom called my brother and I for a heart-to-heart talk. She said, "Mga anak, magsisimula ulit tayo. Pag-usapan natin kung ano ang gagawin natin."

It was a rocky and stormy journey but we were able to surpass all the obstacles to stand up and pick up the pieces. We started our new life by making a living though crafting. My brother was very young then, and I was thankful that he didn't give-up. He finished his studies as a college scholar and had a chance to work as a nurse abroad. We were strong because our mom taught as well.

Courtesy: etsy.com

Our mother's love and strength kept us moving forward. We never looked back and lived in the past. We started to live a quieter life, a life full of love amidst all odds. I appreciated all the things that our mother did for us when I became a mom.

I am sharing this because IT IS POSSIBLE TO START FROM SCRATCH. I am thankful that God gave me a supermom!

Courtesy: fun-gallery.com

But for moms who lost not just material possessions but their loved-ones too was a different story like what happened to the the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Eastern Visayas.

It's not easy for them to recover. It would take time to forget what happened and grieve for their lost neighbors, friends, relatives, and family members. They would not forget the trauma and pain they've been through.

It is still in the news. We could see heartbreaking stories of mothers who would do everything in the best of their ability for the love of their children.

Courtesy: creativetryals.blogspot.com

But God moves in mysterious ways. He sends people who could help ease their pain and burden unexpectedly like what happened to us during our tough times. It is nice to know that there are mothers and medical workers who give their time, resources, and their own breastmilk to help mothers and kids who are in need. They are busy rearing their own children and taking care of their families but they still manage to serve their brethren. Knowing this makes me proud to be a mom! Mothers are indeed superheroes in their own special way.

I am inspired with the group Bayanihan Para sa Mag-ina. This is a project aimed at supporting mothers and protecting infants and young children during disaster situations. Bayanihan Para sa Mag-ina is a Unified Action for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.

It is a group of Filipino medical volunteers (Kalusugan ng Mag-Ina, Inc.), public and private hospitals, and mother support groups (L.A.T.C.H., Mommy Sense, Mommy Bright Start, Breastfeeding Pinays, Kaya and Arugaan) initiated support to the Philippine government to:

1) promote the IYCF-E strategy based on expert recommendations and previous experiences from Typhoon Ondoy, Sendong and Pablo

2) unite and mobilize the existing mother support groups across the country

3) ensure the cold chain transfer of pasteurized human milk to populations at risk

4) inform the public of the risks of not breastfeeding babies in low-resource crisis settings

5) inform the public about the dangers of formula milk donations as stipulated by the Milk Code

6) gather valuable data to guide IYCF-E policies in the country.

Yolanda (international name Haiyan) is the strongest typhoon that hit the Philippines. The magnitude and urgency of needs overwhelm the country’s emergency response system. In order to protect the lives of vulnerable infants and young children, it is imperative to abide by the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) strategy recommended by the WHO. Because of this, the group is currently accepting donations in kind and volunteers aside from the National Breastmilk Donation that they are pushing through. Non-moms are also welcome to volunteer. Click this link to volunteer http://bit.ly/NanayBayanihan and read the posters below for details.

Hats-off to Nanay Bayanihan! To know more about Bayanihan Para sa Ina, go to https://www.facebook.com/bayanihanIFE. You'll surely be amazed on how they help the victims of Typhoon Yolanda all over the Philippines.

Information and photos about Nanay Bayanihan (Bayanihan Para sa Mag-ina) courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/bayanihanIFE.

An Emergency Appeal from UNICEF Philippines: HELP CHILDREN AFFECTED by SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA NOW!

November 10, 2013

I would like to share this e-mail that I received today from Tomoo Hozumi, Country Representative-
UNICEF Philippines, stating the organization's need of financial assistance so that they can respond to children affected by super typhoon Yolanda.

Hope that this message can reach hundreds of generous people who are very much willing to help. This is the best and perfect time to extend our helping hand.

Help Children Affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda

Dear SJ,

Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) ravaged the central part of the Philippines on November 8, 2013. It left a storm of destruction in its wake, triggering 12 to 15 feet high storm surges, flooding and landslides and affecting an estimated 4 million people.

Early news reports indicate massive damage to life and property as Yolanda inundated even evacuation centers where hundreds of families took shelter during the storm. Telecommunication lines and electricity are down. Air and sea ports are closed. Media reports have identified food, safe water, medical assistance, and shelter as priority needs.

UNICEF, with humanitarian partners, has deployed assessment teams to support and assist the government in response to this latest disaster.

We are ready with prepositioned supplies to quickly respond to children’s needs in terms of nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene, education and protection.

Our resources are severely stretched from responding to three emergencies in a row within two months: the armed conflict in Zamboanga on September 9, the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Bohol on October 15, and now Super Typhoon Yolanda.

Again, we urgently appeal for your help so that we can respond to those affected by this latest calamity.

Help children affected by Typhoon Yolanda TODAY.

Sincerely,

Tomoo Hozumi
Country Representative
UNICEF Philippines

Help children affected by Typhoon Yolanda

A one-time donation of P 1,500 can help provide 7 families with a month's supply of safe drinking water.

A one-time donation of P 3,300 can help provide 15 people with essential hygiene items such as soap, towels and water pails

A one-time donation of P 5,000 can help provide a child-friendly space for 3 children in an evacuation center

If we raise more money than what is needed for this emergency, funds will be used for future emergencies.

FIND UNICEF PHILIPPINES ON:

www.unicef.ph | contact us | privacy

Help Make a Child Have a Better Future, Be a World Vision Sponsor or Volunteer

September 10, 2013

We are very much aware that children in depressed areas have no choice but to work and have no time to go to school to help their parents sustain their basic needs. They set aside their eagerness to study. And much worse, they are unaware that education is the key to end their poverty.

Truth hurts that the government alone can't solve this problem. We are very fortunate that there are institutions who can help these people in need. One of them is World Vision.

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide towards eliminating poverty and its causes. It strives to build thriving communities where peace and justice prevail and all can enjoy security, opportunity and happiness.

World Vision partners with children and the communities among the poorest areas to help improve lives and combat poverty through:

• Sustainable Development. It works alongside the disadvantaged communities enabling them to use their own capacities and potentials so that they can own the development process.

• Emergency Response and Disaster Relief. It responds to life-threatening situations where its involvement is needed and appropriate. I seeks to protect vulnerable people amid difficult circumstances by providing emergency relief such as food, water, shelter, medicine, clothing, and disaster preparedness trainings.

• Raising Public Awareness and Advocating for Justice. By increasing understanding of poverty and injustice, it seeks to promote public involvement and government policies that alleviate poverty.

World Vision helps improve the lives of more than 120,000 children and 16 million Filipinos in 33 provinces and 44 cities nationwide.

It was founded by American Dr. Bob Pierce in 1950 following his life-changing trips to China and Korea. Dr. Pierce was awfully moved by the impact of the war on children. He set up orphanages to care for those who were abandoned or whose parents had died. By the 1960s this work had expanded to meet the needs of refugees in Indochina and the survivors of disasters in Bangladesh and Africa. Eventually, Child Sponsorship was started to provide long-term funding assistance to help poor children worldwide.

Over the decades it’s approach has shifted from welfare provision to collaboration, partnering with communities and individuals to seek solutions to tackle poverty.

Before we go further, let us pause for a while and reflect. Aside from buying our basic needs,
where can our Php 600.00 go?

- Eating one meal in a fancy restaurant
- Drinking coffee four times in a fancy coffee shop
- Buying one signatured shirt
- Buying one to eight bottles of alcoholic beverages
- Purchasing 10 packs of cigarette

- Dining 12 times in a fast food chain

- Grabbing one to four lipsticks or one make-up palette
- Watching a 3D Movie with popcorn and drinks

- Playing in an arcade consuming 120 tokens
- CAN SEND A CHILD TO SCHOOL

Friends, if you have spare Php 600.00 to spend a month, it can help a child believe that he/she has a better future. You can do this by sponsoring a child through WORLD VISION.

In reality, Php 600.oo monthly is very costly and giving it to someone readily during tough times is difficult. But come to think of it, using it as means to sponsor a child brings lifetime changes.

If you have a very tight budget but you really want to sponsor a child, you may ask your friends, colleagues, classmates, or loved-ones to contribute altogether as a group. Be inspired with this story of high school students who sponsor a child as a class: Children Helping Children

If you are a Filipino entrepreneur or blogger, you can help spread the word by adding a WORLD VISION PHILIPPINES FREE/CHARITY AD BANNER to your website like I did. Visitors on your website might be interested in sponsoring a child. By clicking the ad banner, they could be easily directed to Child Sponsorship. You may contact

Cherry Anne G. Valencia Online Marketing Officer \| Public Awareness and Experience World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. 389 Quezon Avenue corner West 6th St. West Triangle, Quezon City 1104 Philippines Phone: (2) 3747618 to 28 \| Fax: (2) 3747661 Email: cherryanne_valencia@wvi.org \| web: www.worldvision.org.ph Skype: cag.valencia

She could send you different free/charity ad banners and include you in World Vision Philippine's List of Volunteers. For more information about becoming a volunteer you may also go to these links:

A Chance to Become a Better Person by Chien-Li Nizza
and

Other Ways You Can Help

Like World Vision Philippines' Official Facebook Page, add World Vision to your Google+ Circle, and follow it on Twitter for more updates and share them to your friends and followers.

Choosing and doing any of the ways above can make a lot of difference in the lives of less fortunate children who are deprived of their right to good education. As Nelson Mandela said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Isn't it wonderful if all the children in our country and even all over the world become well-educated? That is possible through our efforts.

Help every child in poverty live life to the fullest!

For more information visit

For my non-Filipino readers, you may help World Vision too by contacting the branch in your country.

Reference and Photo Credits: World Vision Philippines

World Vision Philippines' Mother's Day Made Special

Mothers are like Superheroes: Bayanihan Para sa Mag- ina

We were confident that we would surpass that trial because our mother taught us to live a simple life, be street smart, be results-oriented, and never give up when trials come our way.

I remember the day when my mom called my brother and I for a heart-to-heart talk. She said, "Mga anak, magsisimula ulit tayo. Pag-usapan natin kung ano ang gagawin natin."

Our mother's love and strength kept us moving forward. We never looked back and lived in the past. We started to live a quieter life, a life full of love amidst all odds. I appreciated all the things that our mother did for us when I became a mom.

I am sharing this because IT IS POSSIBLE TO START FROM SCRATCH. I am thankful that God gave me a supermom!

But for moms who lost not just material possessions but their loved-ones too was a different story like what happened to the the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Eastern Visayas.

It's not easy for them to recover. It would take time to forget what happened and grieve for their lost neighbors, friends, relatives, and family members. They would not forget the trauma and pain they've been through.

It is still in the news. We could see heartbreaking stories of mothers who would do everything in the best of their ability for the love of their children.

I am inspired with the group Bayanihan Para sa Mag-ina. This is a project aimed at supporting mothers and protecting infants and young children during disaster situations. Bayanihan Para sa Mag-ina is a Unified Action for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.

Hats-off to Nanay Bayanihan! To know more about Bayanihan Para sa Ina, go to https://www.facebook.com/bayanihanIFE. You'll surely be amazed on how they help the victims of Typhoon Yolanda all over the Philippines.

An Emergency Appeal from UNICEF Philippines: HELP CHILDREN AFFECTED by SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA NOW!

Help Make a Child Have a Better Future, Be a World Vision Sponsor or Volunteer

SJ Valdez

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