Building a home for a family in Cebu, PhillippinesWorking together to bring people together
A lack of shelter is a manifestation of widespread poverty and millions of families in the developing world face a severe housing problem. People live in homes that are built of flimsy materials, lack adequate sanitation, and have irregular or non-existent electricity supply.
To help mitigate housing issues, DWC’s Raise the Roof program provides adequate shelter and improves the conditions in which families live. A livable home can have a tremendous impact on a family’s well-being and their ability to break the cycle of poverty.
In Philippines
- As of 2021 almost a quarter of the 111 million Philippine population live in poverty.
- 1 in 5 of the Filipino population still live below the poverty line.
What to ExpectA Typical Workday in Philippines
Our teams in Cebu have built homes for families and made improvements to schools (and played with the kids while they were at it) while working with our in-country partner, Rise Above Foundation. They have made an impact in the lives of people struggling just to put food on the table and children who need the education to lead better lives.
You’ll work alongside like-minded volunteers who are also passionate about travel and giving others a hand up, not a hand out.
You’ll leave behind a legacy like the new home one of our teams built for Peregrina, a single mother with seven children. You can see her story on our video page here.
Read day-to-day experiences of our volunteers in the Philippines on the Philippines Blog »
It's Not All WorkVisit the beautiful Island of Boracay
The Philippines is a remarkable country made up of more than 7,000 islands. The island of Boracay in the Philippines is famous around the world for its beautiful white beaches. The island is only 7km in length and at its narrowest just 500m wide but people flock here for the outstanding beauty that the island offers. The main attraction is White Beach that has a 4km stretch of white sand that is surrounded by restaurants, hotels and diving shops.
Banaue Rice Terraces to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and it is easy to see why when you begin to look at their shear magnificence. The terraces are 2,000 years old and they were carved into the mountains of Lfugao with the use of very few tools. The terraces are still used today by the locals who plant their vegetables and rice there, as they are naturally irrigated by the surrounding rainforests.
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Cindy Logan
During retirement, Cindy has transitioned from helping people in the financial world to helping those less fortunate in developing countries.
Travelling to 39 countries over the years has given Cindy the skills to adapt to and respect different cultures and customs.
“As a team leader, I am looking for volunteers who want to work together to create positive change in the lives of those in need. In exchange, you will be rewarded by meeting wonderful people and learn about their customs and lifestyles. you will leave with a sense of pride in what we’ve been able to accomplish in the short time we are there. It’s not all work either so please join me on this working , fun filled vacation!”
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Carbon offsets are used to compensate for the greenhouse gasses that we create through certain activities, such as flying. For every tonne of carbon released into the atmosphere, an ‘offset’ is a carefully designed project that absorbs or stores the equivalent CO2 emissions. You can choose to offset your own flight, your whole family’s, or do this as a gift for a friend.
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