Minis is an island community located in Barangay Latih, Patikul, Sulu. Geographically, it is part of Panglima Tahil, but politically, it is under Patikul. From Jolo, one can reach Minis through a 30-minute boat ride. It is rich in both scenic spots and marine resources, particularly lobsters which they sell to residents of Jolo and other buyers.
The island used to have some presence from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), but when it was reported to the military, they were eventually freed and now live in peace.
Minis has been part of the CPG-GK Feeding Program, which ran from December 2020 to March 2021 (was put on hold during fasting period, but resumed recently). There used to be no schools in this island, resulting to children not having access to education. However, the Philippine Military put up a makeshift classroom where children learned through a multi-grade system. Later, they've received funding support for construction of a proper classroom. And from here, the children have continued getting academic support despite the difficult circumstances.
The community has shown great team work and solidarity, especially in ensuring that no one goes hungry. The feeding program has been carried out by the mothers and youth who even contribute to their pantry by giving vegetables, firewood, and etc. However, they still lack the resources, especially for providing proper lunch boxes to the 60 children under the feeding program.
Through this fundraising project, the community aims to raise 5,594.00 in order to purchase lunch boxes, which comes with a personal tumbler as well.
Improve the Feeding Program in Barangay Latih, Sulu by providing lunch boxes to 60 children
Latih, Patikul, Sulu
Food sufficiency, Anti-hunger
COMPLETION REPORT:
The recipients of this project are very grateful for the kindness shown by Wilhelmsen (Grant for Covid Relief). Thanks to their generosity, 134 children from Barangay Latih in Patikul Sulu, BARMM, were able to receive lunch boxes. It's heartwarming to see the happiness and gratitude on the faces of parents and children alike. A simple gesture can mean so much, and this thoughtful gift brought immeasurable joy to these young ones.
By visiting this link, you can continue supporting the "Barangay Walang Iwanan" initiatives and help us build more resilient communities. BWI Give You can also share this on your Facebook page by clicking the share button below.
When an act of kindness multiplies, it helps more people. Everyone can help, no matter how small or big. As long as it comes from the heart, we can persuade more people to help. Financial scarcity is not an obstacle to helping those who are in need.
Minis are an island. Geographically it is part of Panglima Tahil, but politically, it is under Patikul. From Jolo, one can reach Minis thru a pump boat for about 30 minutes. It has a scenic spot rich in marine resources. The community grows lobster which they sold to Jolo and other buyers. The island was inhabited by members of the Abu Sayyaf organization, but after the locals alerted the military to their existence, the island was controlled and then reclaimed from the ASG.
This island community has been a part of a regular feeding program called the Barangay Walang Iwanan (BWI) Food which started last December 2020 to support children and families who are experiencing hunger during this pandemic. The BWI Food Hub in Minis Island has been feeding a range of 60-100 kids through the help of various partners like Century Pacific Group through their provisions of canned goods, the local government through their provision of vegetables and other ingredients, and the local volunteers through their time and efforts.
The team felt that the previous manner of feeding—letting the children line up to obtain their meals, then transferring them to their plates and eating in a communal space—was unsafe and unhygienic, especially in light of the pandemic. Our volunteers and recipients have a significant risk of getting the COVID-19 virus.
The five volunteer mothers take joy in cooking the meals for the kids and customize the canned tuna's preparation to their preferences. The teenagers assist in keeping the children organized and demonstrate good hand washing. When a pastor from Zamboanga saw that the locals were giving out rice and veggies, he asked the US Forces to join the GK Team in the neighbourhood and give the kids gifts. The locals began to look forward to the feeding action the most.
The recipients want to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this project a reality. Their genuine appreciation is extended to everyone. May your generosity multiply as a way we can create more resilient communities.
The recipients of this project are very grateful for the kindness shown by Wilhelmsen (Grant for Covid Relief). Thanks to their generosity, 134 children from Barangay Latih in Patikul Sulu, BARMM, were able to receive lunch boxes. It's heartwarming to see the happiness and gratitude on the faces of parents and children alike. A simple gesture can mean so much, and this thoughtful gift brought immeasurable joy to these young ones.
By visiting this link, you can continue supporting the "Barangay Walang Iwanan" initiatives and help us build more resilient communities. BWI Give You can also share this on your Facebook page by clicking the share button below.
When an act of kindness multiplies, it helps more people. Everyone can help, no matter how small or big. As long as it comes from the heart, we can persuade more people to help. Financial scarcity is not an obstacle to helping those who are in need.
Minis are an island. Geographically it is part of Panglima Tahil, but politically, it is under Patikul. From Jolo, one can reach Minis thru a pump boat for about 30 minutes. It has a scenic spot rich in marine resources. The community grows lobster which they sold to Jolo and other buyers. The island was inhabited by members of the Abu Sayyaf organization, but after the locals alerted the military to their existence, the island was controlled and then reclaimed from the ASG.
This island community has been a part of a regular feeding program called the Barangay Walang Iwanan (BWI) Food which started last December 2020 to support children and families who are experiencing hunger during this pandemic. The BWI Food Hub in Minis Island has been feeding a range of 60-100 kids through the help of various partners like Century Pacific Group through their provisions of canned goods, the local government through their provision of vegetables and other ingredients, and the local volunteers through their time and efforts.
The team felt that the previous manner of feeding—letting the children line up to obtain their meals, then transferring them to their plates and eating in a communal space—was unsafe and unhygienic, especially in light of the pandemic. Our volunteers and recipients have a significant risk of getting the COVID-19 virus.
The five volunteer mothers take joy in cooking the meals for the kids and customize the canned tuna's preparation to their preferences. The teenagers assist in keeping the children organized and demonstrate good hand washing. When a pastor from Zamboanga saw that the locals were giving out rice and veggies, he asked the US Forces to join the GK Team in the neighbourhood and give the kids gifts. The locals began to look forward to the feeding action the most.
The recipients want to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this project a reality. Their genuine appreciation is extended to everyone. May your generosity multiply as a way we can create more resilient communities.
Project Details:
Provision of lunch boxes for the 60 children of Minis in Barangay Latih, Patikul, Sulu
Total Cost: Php 5,594.00
Donation Code: LunchBoxLatih
Methods of Giving:
Php
PHP 5,594.00
PHP 5,594.00
How to donate via Bank Transfer:
Donation Code: LunchBoxLatih
Donation Code: LunchBoxLatih
From your online bank account, you may donate the following bank details:
BRANCH OF THE BANK
Bank of the Philippines - Edsa Greenhills
Bank of the Philippines - Edsa Greenhills
ACCOUNT NAME
Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, Inc.
Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, Inc.
ACCOUNT NO.
PHP CURRENT
3101 0977 56
US$ SAVINGS
3104 0162 34
SWIFT CODE: BOPIPHMM
PHP CURRENT
3101 0977 56
US$ SAVINGS
3104 0162 34
SWIFT CODE: BOPIPHMM
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How to donate via E-Wallet:
Donation Code: LunchBoxLatih
Donation Code: LunchBoxLatih
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