Asia America Initiative

From Retchen Roque, Field Coordinator, "Datu Ladayun High School- IP Community in Arakan North Cotabato Rebuilding Project Has Begun May 7, 2024👏
New excitement to look forward to👍
Sponsored and Funded by:
One World Institute
Asia America Initiative
SAN FRANCISCO COSMOPOLITAN LIONS CLUB"

Hji Ron: Let's discuss soon what your food plan for your students is for this year

Friday Apr 12 is the Last Day for a 50% Match on GG. Join us now and make a small donation with a big reward. The Little by Little campaign means $50 = $25 match! Visit our AAI page. https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/8330/asia-america-initiative/

Little by Little has begun! Visit our AAI page on Global Giving. All projects are eligible! Thank you!
https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/8330/asia-america-initiative/

Most important in AAI programs is the success of our student beneficiaries. These children are among the Gold Medal winners in the Sulu Province academic talent challenge held today. The smallest child is an orphan who walks 2 kilometers each day to attend her 3d Grade classes at Salih Yusah Elementary. Our heartfelt congrats to all the finalists and their teachers. Wuhoo!!

Asia America Initiative has received our 2024 rankings and award certifications from our partner, GlobalGiving. GG helps support community-based programs conducted by more than 1,000 non-profit charitable organizations in 175 countries. GG maintains a four-star Charity Navigator rating, BBB accreditation, and GuideStar Platinum certification. We are thankful to have their support.

Congrats to Teacher and Maestro Ramie Capuyan and the Cuartero National HS Taliamba Arts Ensemble who won awards during the Gab-i sang Maragtas Cultural Show in Maayon, Capiz on Jan 29th. Ramie and his students are doing great work to preserve culture and showcase excellence! Wishing them good luck in upcoming events during National Arts Month in the Philippines!

AAI's featured school, SYES, is working to complete new classroom and gardens as student enrollment is expanding. We are proud of the dedication and success of Principal Merhama, teachers, and staff. Parents too have an active daily roll volunteering where ever they are needed. This combination makes great students!

To our AAI Family - We wish you a Happy New Year!

AAI is honored to assist Code3 and DC Metro police with resources for Christmas outreach events - Food distribution, Winter coats, and Christmas parties. Code3 is making a difference to many in DC this holiday season! 🎄🎁🎅

AAI supports programs for returning older students who complete their schooling through the Alternative Learning System at Kasambuhan Village school. Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

AAI assists Kasambuhan Village ES in their mission to improve student learning of all ages. We provide classroom materials for events like Reading Camps for Elementary students, and for the very important returning older students program called the Alternative Learning System. Small gestures of hope and progress matter!

AAI has been awarded a Plaque of Recognition from DepEd Schools Division of Capiz during the Partners and Stakeholders Recognition and Appreciation ceremony. We are grateful for your partnership and trust over the many years. AAI Coordinator, Faith Omel Dela Torre accepted the award for President Santoli. Ramie Capuyan, who leads the arts program at Cuartero NHS was also in attendance. We are honored. Thank you all and thank you to our many donors of AAI who make this possible.
Honors from the ceremony:
“Since the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, AAI through the leadership, compassion and generosity of the President and Founder, Dr. Albert Santoli, has been supportive to the DepEd District of Cuartero in various programs and projects that benefited the teachers and the learners.
Projects included the reconstruction of Maindang Elementary School multi-purpose stage, feeding programs, provision of school supplies, books and reference materials, provision of sports equipment to athletes and many more.
Last year, Cuartero NHS-SPA was very honored to be chosen as the beneficiary of the AAI Funding for the Arts Programs after seeing the growth of our learners in the field of arts, providing resources to purchase materials and equipment for our Special Program in the Arts. Also, AAI played a big part to the journey of our young artists to national competitions and workshops. Truly, AAI makes the dreams of our learners into reality.
AAI also supports the programs of Balay Mapanag Library, Museum and Archives Center by providing books and resources for literacy and numeracy activities for children and youth.
Cuartero NHS headed by Mrs. Expectacion J. Lacbanes, Principal IV, the whole Cuartero NHS family, along with the whole force of Cuartero District, we express our gratitude and love to Asia America Initiative, Dr. Albert Santoli and Mrs. Faith Omel Dela Torre and to all the donors and sponsors of the organization worldwide, for the unwavering dedication and service to help us in our endeavors.
Madamo gid nga salamat!”

THIS GIVING TUESDAY - JOIN US TODAY ON GLOBAL GIVING. PUT A SMILE ON THE FACE OF A CHILD COPING WITH CANCER. Click the link for AAI's featured project. (All AAI projects are eligible.) https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/cancer-treatment-for-20-children-and-30-women/

THIS GIVING TUESDAY - JOIN US TODAY ON GLOBAL GIVING. HELP STUDENTS CREATE SCHOOL GARDENS. AAI helps schools and parents provide lunches for students. Click the link for AAI's featured project. (All AAI projects are eligible.)
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/unite-muslim-and-christian-children-via-education/

AAI friends, join us this week Mon-Fri, Sep 18-22nd for the Little by Little campaign! Any donation- any day this week- up to $50 only. matches at 50%! ($50 donations receive a $25 match!)https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/philippines-disaster-relief-fund/

On Feb 28, an oil tanker sank off the coast of Oriental Mindoro, south of Manila. The tanker, MT Princess Empress, was carrying 800,000 liters of industrial oil when it sank and authorities had a hard time locating the wreck to plug the fuel leak that followed.

Marine experts estimate that about 36,000 hectares of coral reefs, mangroves, and sea-grass were in danger of being damaged. The spill prompted authorities to ban fishing and swimming in contaminated waters, halting the livelihood of countless residents who rely on fishing and tourism.

AAI has been coordinating efforts with our local partner, the IPI Foundation, and One World Institute to provide relief to the fisherman whose livelihoods were affected. Residents of six villages or "barangays" received 5 kilos of rice, hygiene kits and medicines for each household.

The mission was a complete success due to the dedication of volunteers who worked hard for over a month to provide relief. Congratulations to an amazing team for a job well done!

Give a gift of healing - Our Little by Little campaign begins today - Monday April 3rd! AAI supplies nutrition, art supplies, storybooks, and toys to children receiving cancer treatment. Our featured pic shows a boy in hospital holding his new stuffed animal companion. Receive a 50% match on your donation up to $50 from Global Giving Apr 3-7
https://bit.ly/3U35U40

On January 6, Asia America Initiative in partnership with IPI Foundation continued Relief Operations for Flood Survivors in Patudan Tubod Lanao del Norte, Philippines. From the team: "The recipients are so thankful and happy for the sack of rice, canned food, hygiene and first aid kit. It is so useful for them especially in this challenging time. God bless you all."

AAI, OWI, and IPI have been distributing much needed supplies, food, and water in the Cebu countryside following typhoon devastation. Cocoa Puff diplomacy is always welcome.

In all OWI-AAI Children Healing from Cancer programs at House of Hope in Davao, our kind brother Pidot's bright spirit is always with us.

Thank you Nurse Faith Omel Dela Torre for your thoughtful note!
"Asia America Initiative (AAI)..8 yrs of Love, 8 yrs of generosity, 8 yrs of serving Western Visayas Schools, children and Community..Thank you so much Prof Albert Santoli for the Love and Care for our Children and Community here in Western Visayas." ❤️❤️

December 15, 2022: Congratulations Team! Families in Jolo, Sulu will be provided with IPI medicines (hypertension,diabetes, antibiotics, etc). A collaboration between AAI, IPI, and OWI. Merry Christmas Health Care Mission! Job well done! 😇