"REBUILD PHILIPPINES PROJECT"

Last year, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake jolted Bohol and almost hundreds of lives were taken. Many families were left homeless and most of the churches were destroyed. Even the famous Chocolate Hills were severed from the strong quake. The government has taken its necessary action to cover up the losses that was brought about by the quake but it wasn't enough to suffice the needs of the victims. Water, food and of course new and stronger homes were the most important things that the victims needed.

Below are some of the pictures taken after the earthquake.

(Source: http://www.theatlantic.com)

Just as after the earthquake, a super-typhoon struck the islands of Visayas. It was named as Typhoon Haiyan (Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines), dubbed as the world's strongest typhoon that ever struck the world. The typhoon brought strong winds and heavy rains that tore down homes, buildings and as well as the hearts and hopes of the Filipinos and millions of Filipinos died. Many foreign countries came and helped but until these days, there were still families living in temporary tents for shelter.

Below are some of the photos taken after the super-typhoon shook the islands in Visayas.

(Source: www.mirror.co.uk)

Seeing the aftermath of the Bohol quake and super typhoon Haiyan touched us all deeply. It is in this very reason why We Spark Action Inc. have created the REBUILD PHILIPPINES PROJECT. The project promotes the renovation and recovery efforts to specific local communities affected by the disasters. It also provides long-term support for livelihood skills training activities and facilitates sustainable programs on disaster preparedness and overall education of local communities.

With your help we can rebuild the Philippines and make the victims happy. Let us spark the spirit if  volunteerism.

Come and join us and we will let you see the beauty of giving!

Understanding Volunteerism ...

 

Volunteering means to carry out a duty or a job without expecting repayment or remuneration. It is an action worth to be lived by. Though time writers associate volunteerism with charity, both may have  an intense meaning when deeply fathomed. CHARITY is a value while VOLUNTEERISM is an action.

In every way in our lives, through people from different walks of life, it is always a norm when someone is in need and when someone needs help. That will then be the time where the act of volunteerism gets in. Being kind and generous to others and putting it into actions is a virtue.

 

Volunteerism can come in many faces. It could be you helping the community through building something important that would be beneficial to the society, it could be seeing yourself teaching other people, it could be you feeding the hungry or it could be you giving your time and skills to others. 

 

Furthermore, volunteerism is a two way street.  It could be beneficial to both parties involved. When someone donates a handful of time, the difference made is tremendous and it shapes a community for the better while the experience improves the person who donated the time. The volunteer then can strengthen his/her present skills such as communication skills, ability to work with other people, dedication, testing one's patience and time management.

 

Volunteering is what makes a community because it brings people together to work on a goal. 

 

With We Spark Action Inc., you will be on the right track. We will help you turn your thoughts into passion. There is nothing more to life when you see yourself helping others. With the aid of our partner organizations, we assure you that you could be a potential volunteer who can help our community reach into its greater heights. 

 

Come to think of it. As what H. Jackson Brown Jr. says, remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.

 

Join us and let us all make a difference!