The Philippines continues to suffer from a number of public health concerns that are related to poor nutrition and an absence of basic awareness about the importance of lifestyle choices. As a result a number of issues such as chronic heart disease, diabetes, vitamin A deficiency, PEM and infant undernourishment are rampant in communities that are not educated on the importance of a healthy diet nor the dangers associated with heightened sugar, salt or fat content.
A critical objective is to educate Filipinos on what to eat and what not to eat, to regulate their diet, promote the importance of micro-nutrients and provide supplementary feeding to help address severe undernourishment in Filipino infants.
Since 2010, Volunteer for the Visayans (VFV) has conducted its Nutrition Project to help combat the undernourished status of Filipino preschool children in low income and disadvantaged rural communities. At the same time VFV has also implemented structured nutritional seminars and worked closely with local community officials to promote the importance of healthy nutrition.
How You Can Help
Write a check addressed to “The Goabroad Foundation” and attach it to a completed Philippines Donation Form (.doc | .pdf ) and mail to:-
Send the completed form and check to:
GoAbroad Foundation
324 East Oak Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
U.S.A.
