"And do not forget to DO GOOD and to SHARE with others, for with such sacrifices GOD is pleased."
Hebrews 13:16 New International Version
Worldwide Walk for A Cause for the Victims of Typhoon Haiyan
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On February 15, 2014, one hundred days after the typhoon Haiyan (Locally known as Typhoon Yolanda) struck many regions in central Philippines, more than 519,221 members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) trooped and walked together in various venues around the globe. In cooperation with Felix Y. Manalo Foundation, Inc., the members of the Church raised a sizable donation intended to help the victims of one of the world's most disastrous typhoon by joining the Worldwide Walk for A Cause. This event was such a success that it garnered two (2) Guinness World Records for having the most number of participants in single venue (more than 175,509 in Manila, Philippines) and in multiple sites such as in various states of the USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Philippines, Hongkong, Dubai, and many more in twenty-four (24) hours (more than 519,221 participants from 28 countries across 15 timezones). Currently, the Foundation is one of those organizations leading the calamity-stricken communities in the region by building thousands of concrete houses for those whose houses were wiped out by flood, and garment factories and eco-farming facilities for those who lost their livelihood.
International Aid For Humanity
Oklahoma, USA
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FYM Foundation Aid Recipients from Briarwood Elementary School
On May 2013, two EF5 Tornadoes struck and devastated Moore and El Reno, Oklahoma, USA. Upon hearing this unfortunate news, The FYM Foundation, being the charitable arm of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ), was instructed by the current Executive Minister of the Church, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, to provide immediate relief to the victims of the said tornadoes. On the 22nd of June 2013, at West Moore High School, the FYM Foundation donated at least two thousand (2,000) relief bags to the victims still residing in the area; as well as donated a total of three hundred seventy-five (375) “Apple iPad 2’s” which were distributed evenly to the following schools: Briarwood Elementary School, Plaza Towers School, and Highland East Junior High School. In addition, sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) was donated to the Office of The Governor, Oklahoma, and another one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) to the City of Moore, in order to aid in the city’s recovery.
Kabayan Ko, Kapatid Ko (My Countrymen, My Brethren)
Pasay City, Philippines
On April 13, 2013, a day after the 50th year of passing of Bro. Felix Y. Manalo, his legacy lived on and inspired the present Church Administration and the Church members to uphold the doctrine of sharing and giving to those who are poverty-stricken and in need. Kabayon Ko, Kapatid Ko (My Countrymen, My Brethren), a welfare project spearheaded by the Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo, was conducted in Pasay City, Philippines where an estimated 300,000 people, members and non-members alike, flocked and received free medical and dental assistance as well as bags filled with various relief items.
International Aid For Humanity
Queensland, Australia
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On the 17th of February 2013 the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation, Inc. provided immediate relief to the victims of Cyclone Oswald in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. The FYM Foundation donated twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) to Bundaberg East State School, North Bundaberg State School, and the Office of The Mayor For The Victims of Cyclone Oswald, respectively. Members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) from the nearby areas volunteered and joined the FYM Foundation in helping the neighborhood in cleaning the flood-stricken houses and streets while bags filled with relief items were freely handed out to the victims.
International Aid For Humanity
New York, USA
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In response to Hurricane Sandy, the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation, Inc. conducted an ”International Aid For Humanity” program on the 20th of November 2012 in Times Square, New York, USA. There, the foundation was able to provide “relief bags” to the victims of the disaster, as well as donate twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) each to Coney Island and Bellevue Hospital. In addition, the New York Fire Deparment (FDNY Foundation, Inc.) and New York Police Department (NYPD Foundation, Inc.) each received a generous fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) from the FYM Foundation.