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Yolanda devastated thousands (Nov). 2013 : An extraordinary year of one tragedy after another, especially for those who live in the Visayas and Mindanao. Bohol Earthquake rocked thousands (Oct). Zamboanga Conflict displaced thousands (Sept). These events
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Yolanda devastated thousands(Nov) 2013 : An extraordinary year of one tragedy after another, especially for those who live in the Visayas and Mindanao Bohol Earthquake rocked thousands (Oct) Zamboanga Conflict displaced thousands (Sept)
These events have brought the FILIPINO to its core: Relationships that refuse to leave each other behind. WalangIwananmeans leave no one behind.
The Filipino people’sRESILIENCE… …have inspired other nations to help.
The Bayani Challenge has been an annual volunteerism event since 2006 BC 2013 37 sites. 80K volunteers (Photo taken in Lantawan, Basilan) BC 2012: 5 sites. 10K volunteers BC 2007: 4 sites. 3K volunteers BC 2009: Sulu, Zamboanga. 1K volunteers
The Bayani Challenge is a 5-day adventure of nation-building and making hope concrete for the poor. Builds relationships among different sectors, groups and nationalities, creating peaceful and more caring communities that are ready to help during disasters or regular volunteer activities Gathers and inspires volunteers whoare key players in innovating and implementing plans that address poverty and other social challenges Raises extraordinary resources that complement funded or unfunded programs of the local government “Nungdumatingyung Pablo, di kami nahirapan. Since volunteerism and the spirit of Bayanihanhave been a way of life in ComVal, we rose up to the challenge with resiliency.” - GOV ARTURO UY, Compostela Valley
Bayani Challenge 2014 1 Million Volunteers. 12 Provinces. 2 Months of Nation Building.
APR 9 – JUN 12 YOU choose WHEN (5 days), & WHERE. You can go on your own, but it’s always more fun to form a team with family & friends Aklan Antique Bohol Capiz Cebu Eastern Samar Iloilo Leyte Palawan Negros Occidental Samar Zamboanga
Bayani Challenge 2014 Wk 1: Apr 12 - 16Wk 2: Apr 23 - 27Wk3: Apr 30 - May 4Wk4: May 7 - 11Wk5: May 14 - 18Wk6: May 21 - 25Wk7: May 28 - Jun 1Wk8: Jun 4 - 8Wk9: Jun 8 - 12 Highlight Weeks Apr 12 – 16 Apr 30 – May 4 Jun 8 – 12 Holy Week Labor Week Freedom Week *Program may be subject to change. Highlight weeks will have a few special events based on week’s theme.
… and of discovering the beauty of the Filipino & the Philippines Tubbataha Reef (PALAWAN) Bantayan Island (CEBU) San Juanico Bridge (SAMAR) La Paz Batchoy (ILOILO) Talisay Ruins (NEGROS OCCIDENTAL) Chocolate Hills (BOHOL)
How You Can Participate • Sign up to volunteerwww.bayanichallenge.com/register • Sponsor the event www.bayanichallenge.com/sponsor • Follow us for updates bayanichallenge