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Some Volunteer Organizations in The Philippines
Some Volunteer Organizations in The Philippines
Philippines:
Have you ever felt the need to lessen the
1). 2KK Tulong Sa Kapwa Kapatid discrimination most especially for people
Foundation who cannot voice out their thoughts? Did
you hear or say the word “mongoloid”,
“abnoy”, “baliw” and many degrading terms
Everywhere, there are people who dream for persons with disability then after hearing
about making a difference – whether it’s for these words you felt the urge to fight for
a Filipino child, family, community, their rights but doesn’t know how? Then this
country, or the world. TULONG SA is your chance to spread awareness to your
KAPWA KAPATID (2KK) is a group of community. You can be OUR voice to
young and committed volunteers who make spread that PWDs CAN and they are ABLE
this dream a reality. to do something.
ATD partners with communities, indicidual Below are some of the reasons why people
groups, and academes to find solution to choose to volunteer with us. We, Childhope
eradicate poverty. We empower through Philippines provides an opportunity to:
knowledge with our street libraries, forums 1. give something back to an organization
& workshops, art activities, festival of that has impacted on a street child’s life,
learning. We are ATD (All Together in either directly
Dignity). 2. make a difference to the lives of street
children
3. help others less fortunate or without a
Why should people volunteer with you? voice mostly children in street situations
4. feel valued and part of a team
5. spend quality time away from work or a
We are an NGO composed of volunteers busy lifestyle
who work with impoverished communities 6. gain confidence and self-esteem.
to create solutions together to fight poverty. 7. using one’s professional skills and
People volunteer with us because we knowledge to benefit others
welcome volunteer at any stage of thier 8. social benefits (meeting new people and
volunteering journey. Our volunteers grow making new friends
with us. 9. a chance to socialise
10. getting to know the local community.
5). Childhope Philippines Foundation,
Inc. 6). Citizens’ Disaster Response Center
Foundation, Inc. (CDRC)