Do What You Can To Help: Support our Frontliners

It had only been more than a week since the lockdown. As we continue to see that the number of cases continues to increase, and some of the heartbreaking stories shared across social media, overwhelming sadness, and a feeling of helplessness and uncertainty can get to us. Most of us are feeling a mix of emotions daily. 

As we all fight through our internal battles, let's learn to acknowledge these feelings, channel them into positive energy, and DO something for the greater good.

For the financially able, we challenge you to support our health workers and other frontliners by donating. No amount  is too little, give whatever you can. For the rest, even sharing and spreading the word can also go a long way.

Here are three organizations you can donate to for a start. We took care to verify and check the official sanctioned institutions and agencies on this list. There are many more organizations and other institutions organizing calls for donations; we recommend that you carefully research and verify the relevant sanctioned agencies. We will update this post as we find out more.

 

The Philippine General Hospital 

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is a tertiary government-owned hospital administered and operated by the University of the Philippines Manila. They are calling for donations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 60-80% ethyl alcohol and hand sanitizers, surgical masks N95 Type3/FFP3 masks, Gloves, Goggles or Face Shields, Surgical Gowns, fluid-resistant long-sleeved gown, Surgical Caps, and Shoe Covers

Bayanihan Na! Donations for PPE

https://www.facebook.com/philippinegeneralhospitalofficial/photos/a.1666387143392518/3097498086948076/?type=3&theater

Official Facebook Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/philippinegeneralhospitalofficial/

Direct Donations to Dr. MIA Tabunar (Coordinator for Resource Generation)

Trunk Line (02) 8554 8400 Local 2004

Cell Contact: (0919) 350 6917

 

Caritas Manila

Caritas Manila - Call for Donations

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCaritasManila/photos/a.10152316818966631/10156713897831631/?type=3&theater

Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCaritasManila/

Caritas Manila is calling for in-kind donations for low-income families:

 

HYGIENE ITEMS

> 70% ethyl alcohol

> Face masks

> Bath soap and shampoo

> Laundry detergents

> Tissue papers

> Sanitary napkins

> Adult or kid diapers

FOOD AND WATER

> Rice

> Canned goods

> Bottled water

> Instant noodles and coffee

> Biscuits

> Sugar and salt

OTHER IMMEDIATE NEEDS

> Vitamin C with Zinc

> Cleaning supplies like gloves and bleach

> Eco-friendly bags

Contact Donations-in-Kind team:

0966.9669.649 (Ms. Cathy Reyes)

0918.6043.045 (Mr. Lorenz Satumba)

Email: segunda_mana@yahoo.com

 

World Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) is leading and coordinating the global effort, supporting countries to prevent, detect, and respond to the pandemic.

Contribute to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO 

Donations received will go towards funding the activities of the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, which include, among others:

  • Putting in place activities to Track and understand the spread of the virus;
  • Ensuring patients get the care they need
  • Buying and shipping essential supplies such as masks, gloves and protective wear for frontline workers
  • Producing evidence-based guidelines and advice, and making sure health workers and responders get the information and training to detect and treat affected patients;
  • Producing guidance for the general public and for particular groups on measures to take to prevent the spread 
  • Accelerating efforts to develop vaccines, tests, and treatments.

Your donation is greatly appreciated in the global effort supporting the ability of all countries to respond to COVID-19, especially where the needs are greatest and in countries with less access to global markets and lower resources

Donate Here:

https://covid19responsefund.org/

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