First 1,000 Days: Empowering Women and Children in Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Recognizing this urgent need, Good Neighbors Philippines launched the Demand Generation for Optimal Maternal and Child Nutrition Practices Project in Guiuan, Eastern Samar. This initiative promotes community-driven solutions, empowering families to adopt better nutrition practices. The project utilizes Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategies to transform long-standing beliefs and practices surrounding nutrition through education, advocacy, and engagement.
Uprooted Livelihoods, Unbroken Spirit: Gigmoto’s Journey to Recovery After Typhoon Pepito
When Super Typhoon Pepito hit Gigmoto, Catanduanes, it brought heavy rain and strong winds that destroyed homes, farms, and dreams. For the people of Gigmoto, the typhoon didn’t just take away their crops—it took away their main source of income and hope for the future. Despite these unimaginable challenges, the community rises each day with […]
The Impact of Typhoon Pepito: Rising Together as One Community
Typhoon Pepito is a harsh reminder of how vulnerable many communities are to the impacts of natural disasters. For places like Gigmoto, each storm erodes not only homes and livelihoods but also the hope of recovering fully. Yet, even in the face of such immense challenges, their resilience inspires action.
These communities—families, children, and individuals—are striving to rebuild and rise again. As Good Neighbors, it is our shared responsibility to stand by them in their time of greatest need.
Typhoon Kristine Hits the Philippines Hard: Impact on our Community Development Project Areas in Prieto Diaz and Gigmoto
October 23, 2024 – Typhoon Kristine (also known as Tropical Depression Trami) entered the Philippines on October 21 and continues to cause heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding in many areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. On October 22, it became a stronger storm, with several areas now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Nos. […]
Good Neighbors Philippines Responds to Typhoon Carina’s Impact: Building Back Better for Sustainable Futures
On July 24, 2024 Typhoon Carina, intensified by the Southeast Monsoon, left a significant impact on numerous communities in the Philippines. It brought heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding affecting 1,317,111 families across all regions. Many communities faced power and water shortages. Although transport disruptions were minimal, classes were canceled in 503 areas and work […]
Youth WAVE 2024: Together for the Future – Education Opportunities for Filipino Youth
An event for and with the youth — Good Neighbors Philippines is excited to announce Youth WAVE 2024. It is an event dedicated to promoting education and showcasing the talents of Filipino youth. Date: July 14, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Eastwood Central Plaza Participants: Students from Good Neighbors’ partner schools Host: Robi Domingo, Good […]
Sowing Seeds of Hope: IRRI and GNI’s Global Partnership for Food Security and Sustainable Development
Los Baños, Philippines, May 20, 2024 – An innovative collaboration has been solidified as Good Neighbors International (GNI) and The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a distinguished nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing global food security, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
This historic event marked the inauguration of an International Cooperation aimed at advancing global food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change resilience, and community development. In light of the increasing impact of El Niño and La Niña on rice production—El Niño causing severe droughts that reduce crop yields and La Niña bringing heavy rains and flooding that can damage crops—this cooperation is more crucial than ever. These climate challenges significantly affect our farmers, the backbone of our food systems, who play a crucial role in ensuring food security. We are excited to innovate further to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change by introducing drought- and flood-resistant rice varieties developed by IRRI.
From Catch to Market: A New Way, New Hope for Sustainable Fishery in Palawan
On April 17, 2024 in El Nido, Palawan, a significant milestone was achieved as Good Neighbors International Philippines, led by Country Director Jae Choon Lee, alongside Good Neighbors Global Impact Foundation, represented by Senior Director Changpyo Lee, and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) led by Country Director Eunsub Kim, joined hands with El Nido Municipal Local Government under Mayor Edna Lim’s guidance. Together with the Municipal Governments of El Nido and Taytay, they hosted an inauguration ceremony and convened to sign a Memorandum of Agreement for the transformative development project titled ”Enhancing Fisheries Productivity and Expanding Value Chain for Income Generation.”
GNIP, UNFPA partners to ensure the health and protection of women and girls throughout an emergency
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines and Good Neighbors International Philippines (GNIP) recently signed an Implementing Partner (IP) Agreement for a project that ensures women, girls and other vulnerable groups are able to access life-saving services in Eastern Samar amid disasters.
Supporting Nearly 1,800 Families Affected by the Mayon Volcano Eruption
About 1,797 families who were affected by the eruption of the Mayon Volcano received critical support in the form of hygiene kits, which were desperately needed in the evacuation centers.