Volunteer Abroad in Philippines
Volunteering Abroad in Philippines: The culture of the Philippines
is a combination of Asian and Spanish influence. The people are an
ethnic mix of Malay, Chinese, Spanish, American, and Indian. Since the
Spaniards dominated the Philippines for over 300
years, many of their traditions, and holidays originate from the
Spaniards. Over 90% of the country is Christian and 80% of these are
Catholics. Local feasts for patron saints are some of the popular
catholic celebrations. Religion plays an important role in the lives of
the Filipinos.
Filipino, also known as Tagalog, is the official national language in the Philippines
with English considered as the country's unofficial one. Both English
and Tagalog are taught in school starting in grade one. In addition,
there are over 111 dialects spoken throughout the different regions of
the country.
Hospitality is one of the Filipino
characters that truly distinguish them from other Southeast Asian
people. A visitor is treated as the most important person they have
ever met and will be introduced to the best the family can offer - the
best food, the best place in the table, the best things, and, if they
have to stay overnight, the best room and beddings!
The Philippines
primarily has a tropical rainforest climate. Heavy rains are common
from June to October because of the Southwest Monsoon. Monsoons are
rare from December through June so there is little rainfall during
these months. Strong typhoons are a concern from June through November.
Our
projects are located in the Visayans, on the Leyte Island, supporting
the education of orphan and rural children from the surrounding areas.
The poverty experienced in this area is not just a lack of money but
also the inability to access basic needs, such as health care and
health facilities, as well as basic quality education for all of its
children.
Our
programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work,
while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of the Philippines.
Volunteering while traveling n the Philippines is a way to totally immerse you in Filipino culture.
This
is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a new culture
from the inside out and discover that one person really can make a
difference.
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