NGOS IN THE PHILIPPINES NON-GOVERMENT ORGANIZATION MEET THE REPORTERS
Divine Grace Husain Jellah Shefrah Palma
GAWAD KALINGA meaning to 'give care', is a Philippines-based movement that aims to end poverty by first restoring the dignity of the poor. Purpose to end poverty by first restoring the dignity of the poor. WOMEN'S LEGAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS BUREAU The right to live free from violence and discrimination; to enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health; to be educated; to own property; to vote; and to earn an equal wage. Purpose actively engage in feminist legal advocacy with women's social movements, other progressive social movements, and communities to transform society by engaging the law and the legal system and its institutions towards support for women's rights KARAPATAN Amnesty International is a global movement by independent of any type of political ideology, religion or economic interest and who take injustice personally. They campaign for the world in which human rights are enjoyed by all. Purpose Organizing mass actions that expose human rights violations and challenge State policies and actions that promote the culture of impunity. The People's Recovery Empowerment Development Assistance Foundation commonly referred to as the PREDA Foundation or PREDA • dedicated to the protection of children and working for social transformation and a just and corrupt free society. It has worked to prevent children being locked in small, cramped jails without basic rights. Purpose To defend and promote human rights and dignity through direct action in rescuing, protecting, healing and empowering exploited, trafficked and abused children, giving legal assistance, and aftercare. FREE LEGAL ASSISTACE GROUP It is the first and largest group of human rights lawyers established in the nation. They work on countering varied abuses against human rights and civil liberties. Purpose They work on countering varied abuses against human rights and civil liberties ARALING PANLIPUNAN
Meet the Reporters Jannah Joy Clapano Kris Ryzza Paluga PHILIPPINE RED CROSS(PCR) an independent and autonomous non- government organization tasked to help the Philippine government in the humanitarian field and to adhere to the obligations of the Philippines to the Geneva Conventions and International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements. To highlight the interconnections in nature by creatively interweaving science with community-driven strategies. Conserving Sites and Habitats, Saving Species, Encouraging Sustainability, Empowering People. The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism The PCIJ funds investigative projects for both the print and broadcast media. It publishes books on current issues, produces video documentaries, and conducts seminar-workshops on journalism and public policy issues. Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community, and all over the world, to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Philippine Animal Welfare Society main work is to educate and disseminate information concerning animal welfare, animal care, animal control, and other animal-related concerns. PAWS campaigns actively against animal cruelty and pet neglect, including activities like dogfights, horse fights, and wild animals being used for entertainment. ARALING PANLIPUNAN