For its 40th anniversary, the UP Sigma Alpha Nu Sorority embarked on a legacy project. Part of the principles of the sorority is Social Awareness and Nationalism. Because of this, the sorority deemed it important to give back to the community and help the poorest sectors of the country. In partnership with Project Malasakit, Sigma … Continue reading Sigma Alpha Nu Daycare Center
Category: Community Projects
School Renovation for Bolinao Pangasinan
Pilar Elementary School in Bolinao, Pangasinan has 465 students but only 9 classrooms. But one can hardly call them functioning classrooms. 2 of the classrooms are dilapidated; 2 are just just makeshift classrooms with blackboards serving as “walls”; some classrooms don’t have chairs; and the principal’s office is just a table and chair set up … Continue reading School Renovation for Bolinao Pangasinan
Help for the Mangyans (Partnership with Rotary Club of San Juan and Fil-Canadian community)
“The mountains of Mindoro have become my second home. And the mangyan people… my second family. Unfortunately, because majority of the mangyans live in remote mountainous areas, access to education, health services and electricity have been very difficult. It has become my life mission to somehow bring them closer to light. I thank our partners … Continue reading Help for the Mangyans (Partnership with Rotary Club of San Juan and Fil-Canadian community)
Help for the Aeta Earthquake Victims of Pampanga
We did it! 4 Project Malasakit outreach programs in 2 days! We were able to serve 4 Aeta communities who were affected by the earthquake in Central Luzon. Gave out groceries and water to 900 Aeta families and school supplies to almost 300 students. Sulit ang pagod 😊 salamat sa aming donors: Ayala Foundation, Inc., Ruel Maranan, Baliuag … Continue reading Help for the Aeta Earthquake Victims of Pampanga
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