Announcement and News
Good Neighbors Philippines Responds to Typhoon Carina’s Impact: Building Back Better for Sustainable Futures
On July 24, 2024 Typhoon Carina, intensified by the Southeast Monsoon, left a significant impact on numerous communities in the Philippines. It brought heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding affecting 1,317,111 families across all regions.
Many communities faced power and water shortages. Although transport disruptions were minimal, classes were canceled in 503 areas and work was halted in 476 areas, impacting thousands of people.
Announcement and News
Youth WAVE 2024: Together for the Future – Education Opportunities for Filipino Youth
An event for and with the youth — Good Neighbors Philippines is excited to announce Youth WAVE 2024. It is an event dedicated to promoting education and showcasing the talents of Filipino youth.
Stories of Good Change
Riding the Final Wave: Empowering Filipino Youth Through Education for a Brighter Future
On July 14, 2024, Eastwood Central Plaza became a vibrant hub of hope, energy, and inspiration as students, educators, and leaders from various sectors gathered for Youth WAVE 2024.
Stories from Partners
The heart of a Good Neighbor | Employee Donor Stories
The COVID-19 pandemic has extremely affected many lives, especially the vulnerable sector suffering from health and livelihood…
Stories from Partners
Vaccine Experience of Community Volunteer in Laak, Davao de Oro
The COVID-19 vaccine has already rolled out in different parts of the world to achieve herd immunity and slowly go back to economic activities and normalcy.
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Vaccine Experience of Community Volunteer in Gigmoto, Catanduanes
Amalia Torcuator, a Community Volunteer and a Barangay Nutrition Scholar in Gigmoto CDP, is now fully vaccinated by COVID-19 Vaccine. At first, she also had a fear of getting vaccinated because of the previous issues on anti-dengue, which has claimed children’s lives.
Through her participation in the vaccine orientation, she was convinced to be vaccinated. It was explained to them clearly and thoroughly the positive effects of the COVID-19 vaccines on themselves and others.
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Vaccine Experience of Community Volunteer in Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Virginia Baguis, a community volunteer and barangay secretary in Guiuan CDP, has become strong and fearless going to work since she becomes fully vaccinated…
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Vaccine Experience of Community Volunteer in San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal
Catherine Martinez Rosales is a Community Volunteer and Barangay Health Worker in San Isidro CDP. As a frontline health worker in her community, being vaccinated against COVID-19 is important to her.
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Opportunities to Make Books and Education within Arm’s Length
It is not uncommon for public schools in the Philippines to have limited access to books. Even though some are fortunate enough to at least have a small collection, it is somewhat of a known fact that these books are either outdated or too few in comparison to the number of children for whom they are for.
Stories from Partners
Project HOPE: The Hope of Every IP
The Department of Education (DepEd) strengthened its policy on Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) by developing and implementing an IPEd Program in line with the National Indigenous Peoples Education Policy Framework.
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Letter from Mayor Benito of Prieto Diaz
The past years has been a real joy for me as I have had the privilege and opportunity to get to know more about and work with the GNIP (Good Neighbors International Philippines) family.
Announcement and News
Sowing Seeds of Hope: IRRI and GNI’s Global Partnership for Food Security and Sustainable Development
Los Baños, Philippines, May 20, 2024 – An innovative collaboration has been solidified as Good Neighbors International (GNI) and The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a distinguished nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing global food security, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Stories of Good Change
Bringing better opportunities to cooperatives in Hagonoy, Bulacan
Hagonoy, Bulacan – One of the challenges our farmers and fishermen face are the issues of access to resources, control over marketing, and fair pricing. These are evident in one of the community development project areas of Good Neighbors International Philippines in Hagonoy, Bulacan.
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From Catch to Market: A New Way, New Hope for Sustainable Fishery in Palawan
On April 17, 2024 in El Nido, Palawan, a significant milestone was achieved as Good Neighbors International Philippines, led by Country Director Jae Choon Lee, alongside Good Neighbors Global Impact Foundation, represented by Senior Director Changpyo Lee, and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) led by Country Director Eunsub Kim, joined hands with El Nido Municipal Local Government under Mayor Edna Lim’s guidance.
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Project WE CAN: Good Neighbors Philippines’ Commitment to Child Protection in Gigmoto, Catanduanes
Committed to building safe environments for children and ensuring their rights are upheld, Good Neighbors Philippines has launched Project WE CAN: Working for an Effective Child Protection Unit in Gigmoto, Catanduanes.