This season of giving, Habitat for Humanity Philippines encourages Filipinos to start a tradition of giving back by helping build decent, affordable and disaster-resilient homes, and improving the lives of low-income families.
“Habitat Philippines has always believed that there’s strength in numbers to help build homes, communities, and hope,” says Habitat Philippines CEO Mardi Mapa-Suplido
Through ‘Pasko sa Bahay ni Juan,’ Mapa-Suplido says Habitat Philippines hopes to become an avenue for each individual to begin a tradition of providing endless opportunities for less privileged families by helping build a decent home.
“”Every Juan can start a ripple of impact. The spirit of giving back is strong during this time of the year, but the impact we can make and the hope we can give to a family in need of a decent home goes beyond the holiday season. It all begins with everyone’s contribution and efforts. When we inspire more people to give, together, we can transform more lives,” according to Mardi Mapa-Suplido.
Habitat Philippines has initiated partnerships with various corporations and establishments frequently visited by the public, such as malls, hotels, business process outsourcing agencies and other companies.
It has also curated its annual Christmas catalog to feature donation vouchers equivalent to materials that can help build a home, Christmas baskets for families, a “Gift of Hope” certificate in honor of a loved one, and gift items that will help Habitat communities.
Habitat Philippines’ advocates and shelter champions Binibining Pilipinas International 2022 Nicole Borromeo and young entrepreneur Jardin Wong also show their support for the campaign by sharing their own advocacies and experiences.