7 charities and non-profit organisations to help out in this season of giving

Founded in 1987, Virlanie aims to ensure that every disadvantaged child is equipped with opportunities to reach their full potential, and through innovative approaches towards childcare and family strengthening, it manages to provide essential social services to many communities across the nation.

‘Likhaya by Virlanie’ is an environmentally conscious pop-up marketplace that empowers women artisans to become financially independent and sources of inspiration within their communities. Artisans who enrol in Virlanie’s community and street-based programs are trained in sewing and jewellery-making. This flexible system grants them the freedom to earn a living while committing to their duties at home.

Support these women through collaborative initiatives by co-creating products for corporate gifts and giveaways.

MovEd empowers low-income families and their children through a unique pedagogy that stresses the importance of a holistic learning environment. It was founded on the idea to disrupt the painful cycle of poverty and lack of education that tends to recur each generation. Over three thousand children have since graduated since the foundation’s launch in 2012. 

You can create positive change in the lives of underprivileged students by sponsoring a child for PHP 1000. One donation can supply a student with school supplies, uniforms and in-class feeding.

This United Nations-recognised international grassroots movement is committed to providing affordable lighting solutions to marginalised communities with limited or no access to electricity. Using an open-source system made of plastic bottles and other locally sourced materials, Liter of Light has installed more than 350,000 lights in more than 15 countries. 

Monetary donations to Liter of Light provide locally made lighting systems to remote communities. You may also learn how to create and install bottle lights yourself!

Read also: In spreading light around the world, Illac Diaz remains unfettered

The 2023 beneficiary of the Tatler Ball promotes workplace inclusion concerning its three pillars: to empower, enable, and engage. The Project Inclusion Network (PIN) prepares persons with disabilities to join the workforce through a model that supports their transition into a diverse community.

Read more: Embrace Abilities, Change Lives: Get to know Project Inclusion Network, this year’s Tatler Ball beneficiary

When a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, Make-a-Wish seeks to ensure their deepest aspirations come to fruition. As the country's first and only non-profit wish-granting organisation, it continues to deliver on its mission of turning dreams into reality. 

Any amount you offer can help to make wishes come true. Consider creating fundraisers, sponsoring birthday parties, and donating new toys and gadgets!

For over 40 years, the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) has provided robust solutions to empower asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons. They administer critical emergency assistance through sanitation, healthcare, potable water, and necessary household goods.

Read also: UNHCR PH Goodwill Ambassador Atom Araullo on why protecting the welfare of refugees is important

Monthly gifts help sustain programs and services for displaced families, providing shelter, protection and other assistance.

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