Author: karapatri

Light for a Remote School in Sierra Madre

Sharing the gift of light. Last weekend, Project Malasakit gave solar power systems to the families of Sitio Malining and Sitio Lucban in Gen. Nakar, Quezon. Situated in the heart of the Sierra Madre mountain range, these two sitios are perhaps the most remote communities in Gen. Nakar. Thus, access to basic services is very difficult. … Continue reading Light for a Remote School in Sierra Madre

Bringing Light to the Remote Communities of Tarlac

Travelling to the remote sitio of Aetas in Capas, Tarlac was very challenging. The terrain was so muddy, our motorcycles almost gave up on the ride. But we managed to push forward and gave light to the community. At Sitio Pilien, Capas Tarlac, we were able to distribute almost 200 solar power kits to the … Continue reading Bringing Light to the Remote Communities of Tarlac

Rotary Club of Walkerville Water System

We were fortunate to get another grant from the Rotary Club of Walkerville based in Australia. This time, they provided a water catchment facility for the daycare center in Sitio Kapehan, Bansud Mindoro Oriental. The Mangyans in this part of the mountains of Bansud have limited access to water. This will augment their water supply.

Chairs for Malo High School students

January 2018, Mindoro, with LM. Our first activity as a married couple was to revisit a mountain in Mindoro where we first fell in love. On this trip, we met a community of Mangyans who live in the mountainous areas of Brgy. Malo, Bansud Mindoro Oriental. Children in this part of the province walk for … Continue reading Chairs for Malo High School students