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Goducate starts new project in Laguna

In December 2021, a generous sponsor purchased, for Goducate, a 1.1-hectare plot of land at Morning Star, Barangay Mabacan Calauan, Laguna. This land is suitable for agricultural activities such as farming, and it has the potential to become a good community center because it is near where the people live. In addition, it could be developed as a resort or a place for special events because of the adjacent beautiful and refreshing scenery.

Work started on building a little nipa hut in January 2022 as a temporary shelter for those working on the land. Also being constructed is a staff house for the family who will be in charge of the property. A water pump has also been set up as a temporary source of water for the people staying there and for the vegetables and ornamental plants that are being grown on the land. This water pump is also serving some residents in the area who otherwise have had to travel a long distance to obtain their daily supply of water.

Goducate is starting to connect with the people in the area and to create positive ties with them through community projects, such as the feeding program and youth life talks.

*Our guest writer is Annaliza Espanola, a Goducate volunteer staff member.

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Effect of Typhoon Rai (Odette) on homes of Goducate life coaches

Typhoon Rai (known as Odette in Philippines) is the 15th typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2021. This powerful and catastrophic tropical cyclone struck the Philippines over the third week of December. As of December 29, the Department of Social Welfare and Development reported that a total of 1.4 million families or 5.4 million individuals had been affected by Typhoon Rai in 7017 barangays (villages) in Regions V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, Mimaropa, and Caraga.

Every day, there were people sleeping along the road, asking for help for their basic needs such as food, water, and medicine.  Several areas had no electricity or means of communicating electronically with others. Many Goducate staff had their homes badly affected. The pictures show the homes of some affected Goducate workers. These pictures were sent by those in areas who were able to send information electronically. Goducate has raised some funds to help those affected, and relief operations are already being carried out.

*Our guest writer is Rossa Mae Diaz Luceno, a Goducate volunteer.

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Goducate distributes solar panels again to homes in Bay, Laguna

Earlier this year, Goducate raised funds for 20 solar panels and installed them in homes without a source of electricity (see blog July 16). Recently, Goducate distributed solar panels to some more such households in Bay, Laguna. Some were beneficiaries of our feeding program, and some were referred by Goducate partners or Area Leaders.

The following are some of the recipients:

*Our guest writer is Rossa Mae Diaz Luceno, a Goducate volunteer.