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Philippine Daily Inquirer: Need to help inspires, drives artwork from ‘Yolanda’ wastes

Original article at: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/639450/need-to-help-inspires-drives-artwork-from-yolanda-wastes   The heartrending story of a 2-year-old girl who lost her mother, her baby brother and her home to Super Typhoon “Yolanda” has inspired an art form using broken tiles. The mosaic pieces capture the broken life of Maria Luisa Pamplona of Palo, one of the towns in Leyte province that were...

September 20, 2014July 8, 2018by
A bond beyond boats
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A bond beyond boats

Meet Merrily of Suyac Island just off Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Merrily became a fisherwoman after she lost her husband to the sea some years ago. Merrily is one of the earliest beneficiaries of The Peter Project, having received one of the two boats pictured behind her.     During the rainy season when fishing isn’t as...

August 6, 2014January 7, 2019by
Renae and Julien: travelers turned volunteers
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Renae and Julien: travelers turned volunteers

Meet Renae Saxby and Julien Chavinier, travelers from Australia and France, respectively. They’ve been traveling across Asia and discovering the wonders of this part of the world. While in El Nido, they met a fellow traveler to whom they shared their desire to volunteer in an area hit by typhoon Yolanda.     We’re grateful...

August 5, 2014January 7, 2019by
Discarded wood turns into Blessings of Hope for Yolanda victims
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Discarded wood turns into Blessings of Hope for Yolanda victims

From the fallen trees of communities hit by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) among which we work, discarded wood is given new life. Lovingly crafted by NVC”s team of artists and artisans, this Blessing of Hope is a humble yet poignant tribute to faith and the resilience of the human spirit.   These creations are currently on exhibit...

The Peter Project in Carles, Iloilo
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The Peter Project in Carles, Iloilo

Fisherfolk in Carles, Iloilo, whose boats were destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan receive Peter Project boats from donors. Invalid Displayed Gallery   Fisherfolk in Brgy. Bito-on, Carles, Iloilo, whose boats were destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan receive Peter Project boats from donors. Invalid Displayed Gallery

Look which boat is the defending champion!
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Look which boat is the defending champion!

  Meet Ray Linde and his wife Jinky, who won a boat race with their Peter Project boat in Palo, Leyte last June 7 during the annual fiesta. In the middle of July, Rey signed up to join another boat race among fishermen in Bislig, Tolosa, Leyte. But no one dared race against him because everyone...

Peter Project milestone report: Over 3,000 boats delivered!
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Peter Project milestone report: Over 3,000 boats delivered!

As of July 15, 2014, The Peter Project has received donations for 3,973 boats and turned over 3,031 to fishermen whose fishing boats were destroyed by Typhoon Yolanda. Click on the image to view a larger version. To know where the boats were delivered in each province, see our interactive map.  

From courtroom to coastline
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From courtroom to coastline

A few months ago, officials of Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), Makati Chapter, handed us their donation for 4 boats for the Peter Project. On July 11, IBP-Makati officials traveled Tanauan, Leyte to turn over the boats–writing messages and installing their logo on the bancas.   The top photo shows them with the 4 beneficiary fishermen on the left....

The Peter Project in Cebu
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The Peter Project in Cebu

Fisherfolk in Cebu, whose boats were destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan receive Peter Project boats from donors. Invalid Displayed Gallery