iVoluntree 4.0: Gift Love and Grant 20 Wishes this Christmas

For many people across the world—especially for Filipinos—there’s nothing quite like the warmth of the Christmas Season. The essence of Christmas has always been love: spreading love through giving gifts and celebrating with loved ones. But unfortunately, not everyone is privileged enough to be able to enjoy the festivities that this season brings.

Hence, we are bringing back iVoluntree, now on its fourth year!

This Annual Christmas Fundraising Campaign aims to bring the joy of Christmas a bit closer to the less privileged. For this year, we’ve chosen 20 of our partner non-government organizations (both from Manila and Davao) to participate by sending their Christmas wish lists.

To be able to grant these wishes, we need the help of treasure volunteers. We will be accepting donations from individuals and corporations until we reach the target amount for each of these NGOs.

HOW CAN INDIVIDUALS DONATE TO IVOLUNTREE:

Visit the iVoluntree on our website.
- Click this: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/ivoluntree
Click on the baskets (bayong) to select an NGO and help grant their wish
Click the “Donate” button.
- Note: You need to have an account with iVolunteer and to sign in to that account to proceed. Don’t worry because creating an account is free, and can be used to sign up to our other volunteer opportunities.
Enter the amount to be donated (no minimum amount), and choose the payment method (Credit Card, Paypal, BPI, GCash)
Proceed with the payment.

HOW CAN COMPANIES DONATE TO IVOLUNTREE:

For interested corporate sponsors, kindly send us an email in this email address: connect@ivolunteer.com.ph. Our team will get in touch with you to discuss the details. We look forward to partnering with you to spread love this Christmas season.

GRANT THEIR WISHES:

To get to know these 20 NGOs whose wishes we hope to grant, here’s a summary of who they are, what they stand for and what their wishes are. In case you want to know more about these organizations, you can click on their respective names to redirect you to their website / social media page.

We’ve categorized these organizations into 5 broad advocacies: Poverty & Hunger Alleviation, Environment & Disaster Response, Community Development, Children & Youth Welfare, and Education.

Get to know each one of them and donate to your chosen cause. Remember that no amount is too small and that you can donate to multiple organizations. Happy Gifting!

> Poverty and Hunger Alleviation

NGO	Wish
Karinderia ni Mang Urot Group of volunteers who feed the hungry through a feeding program every Friday, Saturday and Sunday	Sacks of Rice To be used during their feeding program
Project PEARLS Helps the poorest of the poor children to break the cycle of poverty and enable them to achieve their dreams	Sacks of Rice To be used during their feeding program in different communities, particularly in Tondo

Help fight poverty and alleviate hunger by granting the wishes of these NGOs through these iVoluntree direct links:

Karinderia ni Mang Urot: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8080/
Project PEARLS: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8072/

> Environment and Disaster Response

NGO	Wish
Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, Inc. Conducts environmental programs geared towards nature conservation and protection of livelihood	30 Sacks of Rice For their livelihood and sustainability program in Biak na Bato and Bataan Communities
Philippine Eagle Foundation Committed to ensuring the survival of the Philippine Eagle, the biodiversity it represents and the sustainable use of our forest	1 Smart Phone or 1 Walkie-talkie To be given to Kuya Butchoi, a nest finder in Bukidnon, so he can record and communicate his observations during field surveys. He can’t write because he didn’t undergo any formal education.

Stand for nature and sustainability by granting the wishes of these NGOs through these iVoluntree direct links:

Nature Awareness and Conservation Club: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8063
Philippine Eagle Foundation: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8061/

> Community Development

NGO	Wish
Euro Gener ics International Foundation Supports indigenous communities in Davao by providing sustainable livelihood through agroforestry and helping them protect their ancestral lands	100 School Bags / Supplies 100 Water Bottles 100 Hygiene Kit 100 Slippers To be given as Christmas gifts to around 100 kids in the Obu-Manuvu of Davao
We Lift Club Provides educational and capacity-building assistance to teachers and students in rural and remote areas	School Supplies Educational Toys Blackboard To be used to conduct learning programs in remote communities that lack educational tools
La Liga Mariquina, Inc. A community-based organization aiming to revive the spirit of ‘bayanihan’, be a catalyst for change and give back to the community	Medical Equipment (Blood Pressure Apparatus, Stethoscope) Medical supplies Medicines To be used in their Free Clinic Initiative
SOLAR Hope Provides sustainable solutions to marginalized and poorly electrified communities	15 Solar Home Systems To light homes in their communities

Be part of empowering less privileged communities by granting the wishes of these NGOs through these iVoluntree direct links:

Euro Generics International Foundation: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8062
We Lift Club: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8082
La Liga Mariquina, Inc.: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8059
SOLAR Hope: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8083/

> Children and Youth Welfare

NGO	Wish
Childhope Philippines Foundation Empowers street children and their families by helping them gain access to a more productive future	Sacks of Rice Supplies for Mobile Soup Kitchen To be distributed among 50 street children and their families
Davao Warrior Angels Charity Organization Inc. Dedicated to providing support and assistance to children—and their families—with lifelong illness or disabilities	1 Laptop 1 Mini Projector 1 Printer Bond Paper & Ink To help them set up their office space since they’ve only been using phones
Kythe Foundation, Inc. Aims to improve the quality of life among hospitalized children (and their families) with cancer and other chronic illnesses	50 Medical Play Toys 100 School Bags 50 Coloring Books 50 Coloring Materials To be given to their children beneficiaries who suffer from illnesses
Davao Durians Rugby Football Club A community sports club that uses sports as a platform to safeguard children and vulnerable adults from harm and abuse	2-3 Ruby Shields / Tackle Bags 10-20 Ruby Balls 1 First Aid Kit 1 Cooler To be used by their members and participants to enhance their capabilities and promote safety during games
Field of Dreams Foundation, Inc. A residential home where needy, neglected, abandoned, orphaned and homeless boys are provided with care and love to become well-balanced individuals	Materials for Renovation (ex. doors, windows, electric bulbs, sink) To be used to repair the kitchen of their home where the children live

Bring happiness to children and the youth by granting the wishes of these NGOs through these iVoluntree direct links:

Childhope Philippines Foundation: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8078/
Davao Warrior Angels Charity Organization Inc.: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8066
Kythe Foundation, Inc.: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8068
Davao Durians Rugby Football Club: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8067
Field of Dreams Foundation, Inc.: https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/treasure-volunteer/8058

> Education

NGO	Wish
Media Educators of Mindanao An organization of media and communication teachers and practitioners who advocate to transform Mindanao through a responsive media education	1 Outdoor Projector To be used in their film literacy program so that they can bring films to the schools and communities they serve
Madaris Volunteer Program Aims to improve the quality of education in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao by fostering an environment of shared learning, respect, and cooperation between and among Islamic and Catholic schools	6 Mini Projectors To be used by their partners to improve teaching-learning environment
Sign Language Interpreters of Davao Region Advocates for the rights of the Deaf community in Davao and promotes the use of Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as a means of communication	10 Digital Tablets To be distributed to deaf leaders and local interpreters for them to provide sign language interpretation via video conference.
All Together in Dignity Fourth World Aims to eradicate extreme poverty by providing grassroots support to disadvantaged communities and creating public awareness on extreme poverty	1 Laptop To be used by their community members as a learning gadget and to help prepare for activities
ARAL PINOY Dedicated to providing education that focuses on four core values: Pro-God, Pro-Nature, Pro-Country and Pro-People	250 Food Packs To be given to Dumagat families as Christmas gifts
BINHI English Literacy Foundation, Inc. Helps children ages 5-11 who fall below reading standards and are at risk of not completing their primary education	300 Educational Toys 225 Storybooks To be given to kindergarten and grade 1 beneficiaries
The Storytelling Project Aims to spark hope, inspiration and imagination through storytelling, and to instill the love of reading and learning to in children	Estrellita Storybooks To be given as Christmas gifts to kids in their Navotas Community