Donations for Pablo Victims

POHD supports groups who organize relief operations for Pablo typhoon victims. Here are some of the blessings we've gathered.

Medicines from Jan and Anony

Writing materials from Angie and DK

Notebooks, paper, pencils and other school supplies from Che and Nono

Matches and candles from Teresa and Sammy

Old clothes from Nookie, Kate, Jade, April and Kaye in Dubai

If you wish to reach out through our organization, please feel free to message us. Here are some areas where we can be of help:

• Food relief (rice, canned goods, water, vegetables, etc.)
• Sustainable source of living (seedlings, seeds, crops, fertilizers, etc.)
• Fishing materials (fishnets, boats, and other farming and fishing tools)
• Shelter (tarps, nails and other tools for building houses)
• Medicines and insect repellents
• School supplies (notebooks, paper, pencils, rulers, blackboard for the teachers, etc.)

We are thinking of organizing an art workshop for the kids in April or May as a form of creative counseling. We don't have the details yet but if you're interested in joining us, kindly get in touch with us through pensofhopeindavao@gmail.com. 

The 12th Big Day

While most people were glued on Manny Pacquiao's match against Manuel Marquez, 12 volunteers assembled at 6:30 a.m and proceeded to Barangay Panalum, Paquibato District, Davao City. It's POHD's third visit to the area and fortunately, we went back to the community with more blessings from people who truly care.

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We called our 12th giving, "The 100 Project" because we brought:

• more than one hundred pairs of slippers;
• more than one hundred t-shirts (new and preloved);
• more than one hundred toys (new and preloved);
• more than one hundred cupcakes;
• more than one hundred pieces of ready-to-drink fruit juice;
• more than one hundred educational materials (puzzles, books, writing materials); and
• one hundred kilos of rice.

Three different kinds of vehicles brought us to the area. From Davao to Panabo, we took canter. From Panabo to Panalum, the guys took the habal-habal while the ladies were transported by a multicab along with the goods we prepared. It was a hot day, but we still managed to get to the area with enthusiasm. 

Storytelling

When we arrived at the community, the kids were already waiting for us. We asked them to gather under the tree for a storytelling about The Turtle and the Monkey by Kit and Nicole. It taught them the idea of being kind, of being wise and of being friendly to the environment. After the short activity, they picked up the trash in the area and segregated the bio from the non-biodegradable garbage. 

Focused Group Discussion

Meanwhile, another session was held in the hall with the adults. Ms KNT facilitated a focused group discussion and role play activity on how we can help the community in other ways. A separate blog post will be written for the details of the discussion. 

Shopping Game

After the two aforementioned activities, all the kids were given a plastic bag for the shopping game. They hopped from one stall to another and chose the goodies they want to bring home. They were assisted by the rest of the volunteers and their parents. Everyone went home with food to eat, toys to play with and other things to use. What a blissful Sunday, indeed!

The Volunteers and Donors

Special thanks to our blessing-sharers:

Jun and friends in Dubai, Ping, Shai, Cecil, Sycil, Ms KNT, Lala's BBQ, Geraldine, Connie, Cheryl, Nono, Janica, Anne, Ishi, Eugene, Yralene, Lysette, Wilma, Christine, Lovely, Pozitiv Shop (Presy and Virlyn), Anna, Lovely, Crislin, Floraine and Jorlan. 

To Mabelle, Ms KNT, Shugar, Kikit, Dan, Ryan, PJ, JR, JC, Trixy, Sarah and Nicole, thanks for joining the activity even if it meant missing the Pacquiao match:

Remaining funds will go to the typhoon victims of ComVal and Davao del Norte.

DAGHANG SALAMAT!

More photos here.