On November 23, 2016 we reported about our Food Relief and Seedling Project. Today we have good news. HARVEST TIME. The following is the report from the field “MINDANAO DROUGHT SEEDLING ASSISTANCE UPDATE” On April 2016, NACSEARElief responded to an alert regarding drought in Mindanao, especifically in various cities in South Cotabato. With the help
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Tulong means in Filipino as much as “aid” and refers to ‘Tumulong ka sa mga nangangailangan’ ‘helping those in need” Our Mabelle Bagtas who led the relief operation in Bicol (Typhoon Nina, see our post ‘a scary Christmas) reports as follows. We thank all donors who will support this action. NACSEA RELIEF REPORT :
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Christmas day, the most celebrated and most beautiful day in every Filipino family, became a nightmare for the people in Bicol. “Typhoon ‘Nina’ spoils Christmas was the headline of a daily newspaper on 26th December morning. Indeed 186 000 were evacuated in Bicol alone. This on Christmas day, when Church and home are the most important location
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Last October 20, 2016, another devastating typhoon named “Lawin”, (international name Haima) hit the Philippines. “Lawin deemed a super typhoon, has been compared to typhoon “Yolanda”, which ravaged the central Philippines nearly three years ago, and left huge damage. Super typhoon Lawin left in its trail at least seven people dead, five missing, homes and
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On April 2016, summer season, some towns and barangays of General Santos in Mindanao were declared under state of calamity. This due to extended heavy dry spell/ drought known as El nino phenomenon that hit the country. The community was suffering from starvation and lack of water supply that severely damage the agricultural crops of
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En noviembre de 2016, fuimos invitados a la Caballada de Colonia, Uruguay, para participar en una Jornada de Juventud. Durante el evento, tuvimos la oportunidad de compartir con los asistentes la visión y los valores de Ser Prójimo, contando nuestra historia y motivando a otros a sumarse a nuestra misión solidaria. Después de la presentación
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Some 800 million people around the world are suffering from hunger at this very minute! Eight hundred million people are sick on account of chronic malnutrition—primarily children. Today, 24,000 people will die because they do not have enough to eat. Today is World Food Day. Here is some food for thought. More people die of
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Unfortunately, much to our regret, Marlene Datario is leaving us to pursue different career objectives. She served NACSEARelief for over 8 years and was one of the founding members. Her expertise in social welfare and friendly personality contributed much to the success of our work. We do not like to let her go but of
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On September 19, 2016, The NACSEARElief team scheduled to visit the ANDUHAW crab fattening livelihood project in Brgy. San Juan, Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur in Mindanao. ANDUHAW is the name of the organization which stands for “Active Natives Develop and Unite for Human and Aqua Marine Wealth, Inc. “. This crab fattening project was started
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On March 15, 2016 fire broke out in the village of San Luiz Ruiz. The community of 8 families/households were severely affected. The local government immediately assisted the victims with relief goods and cash assistance Yet the question remained, how can they rebuild their houses? The chapel of the local NAC was not affected at
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Genalyn Mosura, born 19th October 1986 has joined our team on 1st July 2016. She will be in charge to accompany, monitor, supervise and eventually analyze all NACESEARelief programs and projects. She comes from Surigao. Her motivation to join us was an ardent love and passion for community related work. We wish her much blessing
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Terrible: nearly 250 million children around the world are currently living in countries affected by war! This is the highest number since World War Two. UNICEF calls it an era of humanitarian crises. Read news item from nac.today http://nac.today/en/a/371131
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