Solidarity of Matigsalug People for the Development of the Ancestral Land
Here's a letter from the coordinator of Solidarity of Matigsalug People for the Development of the Ancestral Land. Inserted in between paragraphs are pictures of the community and its residents....
View ArticleTwelfth Big Day: The 100 Project
For our next gift giving on December 9, 2012 in Barangay Panalum, Paquibato District, we aim to gather one hundred pairs of slippers; one hundred t-shirts (new or preloved); one hundred toys (new or...
View ArticleDonations for the 12th Big Day
Here's what we received from our blessing-sharers for the 12th distribution: Toys, shirts and footwear from Christine Toys from Positiv Shop. Thanks Presy and Virlyn :) Toys from Sycil Biscuits from...
View ArticleThe 12th Big Day
While most people were glued on Manny Pacquiao's match against Manuel Marquez, 12 volunteers assembled at 6:30 a.m and proceeded to Barangay Panalum, Paquibato District, Davao City. It's POHD's third...
View ArticleDonations for Pablo Victims
POHD supports groups who organize relief operations for Pablo typhoon victims. Here are some of the blessings we've gathered. Medicines from Jan and Anony Writing materials from Angie and DK...
View ArticleCommunity Visit in Amihan, Mati, Davao Oriental
Who would have thought that the best skimmers and surfers in the Philippines, if not the world, need some educational assistance? Dahican beach The Community Partner Travelers and water sports...
View ArticleArt Therapy Workshop for Cateel Typhoon Victims
Pens of Hope in Davao partners with Help Cateel Movement and Davao Bloggers Society to organize an art therapy workshop for 50 eleven-year-old children on May 25 to 26, 2013 in Cateel Central...
View ArticleCatalyst Launched for Social Change
Be the start. Lead the change. This is what Cat@lyst, a Tattoo-branded corporate social responsibility initiative in partnership with the Global Shapers Manila Hub, envisions today’s youth to do –...
View ArticleThe Amihan Bayanihan Spirit
By Jen Aguinaldo Bayanihan. It’s that nice breeze that regularly sweeps the Amihan sa Dahican community. That air they breathe every day- Infectious. Contagious. Inspiring. Kuya Jun and kids picking...
View ArticleThe 13th Big Day
Pens of Hope in Davao went back to Paquibato community on May 29, 2013 to deliver 94 lootbags to the children. Here are some of the photos that were taken: These are the 94 lootbags prepared the...
View ArticleArt Therapy Workshop for the Kids of Cateel
Jayvie, the official photographer of the Art Therapy Workshop wrote this post about the activity. This was originally published on his blog, Tibing Lakawero. * The wrath of typhoon BOPHA (Pablo) who...
View ArticleWhat's up for the 14th Big Day?
Pens of Hope in Davao will go back to Brgy. Panalum, Paquibato District on December 7, 2013 for an arts and crafts workshop with the indigenous kids in the community. For our 5th visit, the volunteers...
View ArticleBuy a Smartphone Case and Help Typhoon Haiyan Victims
When Typhoon Yolanda brought destruction to hundreds of communities in central Philippines, we were at a loss for words. The havoc was (still is) just so heartbreaking it made us ponder, "In what way...
View Article14th Distribution: Art Workshop in Lumad School, Paquibato
Pens of Hope in Davao conducted an art workshop on December 7, 2013 at Assumption College of Davao Grade School Extension for Lumad Children or popularly known in Brgy. Panalum, Paquibato District,...
View ArticleThe 15th Big Day
June 7, 2014 was a hot but good day. Pens of Hope in Davao went back to Brgy Panalum to share some school supplies to students from Daycare to Grade 6. For our 15th distribution, we also included the...
View ArticleBlessings, Blessings!
Pens of Hope in Davao would like to thank our supporters for sending us blessings. 1. Integreon Law Firm based in Barbican, London held a stationary drive to support our campaign. They sent us writing...
View ArticleGift-Giving at Panlabuhan Floating Village, Agusan Marsh
Pens of Hope had a mini gift-giving activity at Panlabuhan floating village, an ancestral domain of Manobo indigenous people in the heart of Agusan Marsh on July 5, 2014. Agusan Marsh is popular for...
View ArticleOperation Gupit on December 13 2013
Pens of Hope in Davao will be going back to Brgy Panalum, Paquibato District on December 13. Last year we conducted an art workshop, but this time we are bringing a couple of hairdressers to give free...
View Article16th Big Day - Another Successful Gift-Giving
We, 15 adults and 4 kids, left Davao City downtown area to Brgy Panalum at 6:30 a.m. We were thrilled to see our community partner and share some blessings we received from different sponsors. Many of...
View ArticleJune Is Coming, It's Time for Another Gift-Giving
This June, we are going back to our community partner in Baragay Panalum, Paquibato District for another distribution of school supplies. Would you like to help us? We intend to give the following:...
View Article17th Big Day: Seven Years and Counting
Sometimes I find it unebelievable that Pens of Hope in Davao has been around for seven years, and that we had our 17th big day last June 6, 2015 at Purok 3, Brgy Panalum, Paquibato District. The...
View ArticleGift-giving for School Year 2016 - 2017
Pens of Hope in Davao is planning to share some school supplies with our community partner in Baragay Panalum, Paquibato District this May, before the school year 2016-2017 starts. We invite everyone...
View ArticleGift-Giving in Zanzibar: First International Event of POHD
“While traveling is admittedly a selfish endeavor, it doesn’t have to be only that. You can have plenty of adventure and at the same time leave a positive impact on the place you’re visiting. There are...
View ArticlePre-Wedding Activity: Gift-Giving in Mahe, Seychelles
November 2016. A day before their much-awaited beach wedding, Witek Suchy and Eirene Napuli spent some time giving-out pens, writing materials and treats to kids of Grand Anse Primary School, in Mahe,...
View ArticleHow Far Can Your 100 Pesos Go This Christmas?
Looking for a special way to celebrate Christmas this year? Thinking of how to express gratefulness for all the blessings you received in 2016? Planning for an outreach program with your friends this...
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