2013 : an extraordinary year of one tragedy after another, especially for those
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2013 :
An extraordinary year of one tragedy
after another, especially for those
who live in the Visayas and Mindanao
Yolanda devastated thousands (Nov)
Zamboanga Conflict displaced thousands (Sept)
Bohol Earthquake rocked thousands (Oct)
These eventshave brought the
FILIPINO to its core:
Relationships that
refuse to leave each other behind.
Walang Iwanan means leave no one behind.
The Filipino people’s
RESILIENCE…
…have inspired other
nations to help.
BC 2007:4 sites. 3K volunteers
BC 2013 37 sites. 80K volunteers(Photo taken in Lantawan, Basilan)
BC 2009: Sulu, Zamboanga. 1K volunteers
BC 2012:5 sites. 10K volunteers
The Bayani Challenge has been an annual volunteerism event since 2006
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
“Nung dumating yung Pablo, di kami nahirapan. Since
volunteerism and the spirit of Bayanihan have been a way of life in ComVal, we rose up to the
challenge with resiliency.”
- GOV ARTURO UY, Compostela Valley
Gathers and inspires volunteers who are 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
The Bayani Challengeis a 5-day adventure of nation-building and making hope concrete for the poor.
Bayani Challenge 2014
1 Million Volunteers.12 Provinces.
2 Months of Nation Building.
AklanAntiqueBoholCapizCebu
Eastern SamarIloiloLeyte
PalawanNegros Occidental
SamarZamboanga
APR 9 – JUN 12YOU choose WHEN (5 days), & WHERE. You can go on your own, but it’s always more fun to form a
team with family & friends
Wk 1: Apr 12 - 16Wk 2: Apr 23 - 27Wk 3: Apr 30 - May 4Wk 4: May 7 - 11Wk 5: May 14 - 18Wk 6: May 21 - 25Wk 7: May 28 - Jun 1Wk 8: Jun 4 - 8Wk 9: Jun 8 - 12
Highlight WeeksBayani Challenge 2014
Holy WeekLabor WeekFreedom Week
Apr 12 – 16Apr 30 – May 4 Jun 8 – 12
*Program may be subject to change. Highlight weeks will have a few special events based on week’s theme.
5 days of being HEROES for one another…
Tubbataha Reef (PALAWAN)
Bantayan Island (CEBU)
Talisay Ruins (NEGROS OCCIDENTAL) Chocolate Hills (BOHOL)La Paz Batchoy (ILOILO)
San Juanico Bridge (SAMAR)
… and of discovering the beauty of the Filipino & the Philippines
• Sign up to volunteer www.bayanichallenge.com/register
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