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Apr 27, 2021 |
Volunteer Event
The Cordillera Project Philippines is an outreach program that invites local and international volunteers to assist in delivering healthcare, educational and volunteer support to the hilltribe communities in the Cordillera Region. These communities, despite their majestic surroundings, are faced with challenges such as limited access to modern health care services and limited educational resources and options.
We believe that although these big challenges require big solutions, there too is value in doing the smaller things that can make a difference. Yes - in our own hands, lies the power to make that difference! The project aims to fill the gaps in providing medical and educational assistance for these marginalized communities. But more importantly, our goal is to promote the exchange of ideas and to fosterunderstanding, communication and kindness between human beings. It is with these ideals that the world can truly be a better place for all!
We organize people (who are willing) from all walks of life to volunteer and help out. Our funds are personal, and support is coming from family, friends, colleagues, sponsors and other interested parties. Ultimately, I want to inspire the young people of the Cordilleras to dream bigger and aspire great things. They are capable of anything if guided properly.
Education is pivotal in shaping the minds and idiosyncrasy of the youth. With this project, I am setting an example that nothing is impossible in this world. We are introducing to the youth opportunities to self-discovery, self-belief and social awareness. The world is a big and grand stage, and we must not limit ourselves to our own backyard.
As individuals, we are born free to make our own life choices. Give a child the opportunity to know oneself and the world so he or she can decide what to do with their lives.
The next artists, economists, scientists, educators and leaders would be these young people we are so devotedly guiding, nurturing and leading. Blessed with an open-mind and heart, I firmly believe that we have the capacity to change the future as we are architects of our own destiny.
"..you will find true success and happiness if you have only one goal, there really is only one, and that is this: to fulfill the highest most truthful expression of yourself as a human being. You want to max out your humanity by using your energy to lift yourself up, your family and the people around you". -Oprah Winfrey
We have been to various communities and more than 50 schools in Kalinga, the Mountain Province, Apayao and Benguet.