10 Institutions that Need your Books, School Supplies, Old Uniforms

Now that the school year has ended, it’s time to pay good deeds forward and let others find a use for your kids’ old books and uniforms.  Here’s a guide to charitable institutions here and abroad which have Filipino children as beneficiaries:

1.    Segunda Mana

Literally meaning “second hand”, this initiative was launched on October 27,2007 by Caritas Manila and benefits its programs for the poor.  If you have too many of the same things, can’t find a use for old things around the house, or simply want to be earth-friendly and recycle, donate and bring your segunda mana to these drop-off points :

Caritas Manila - 2002 Jesus Street, Pandacan, Manila
Radio Veritas - Veritas Tower: 162 West Avenue corner EDSA, Quezon City
Contact Person: Ms.Gilda Cortez (Program Head)

Tel. no. (632) 564-0205, (632) 703-0201
Mobile: 09298343857
Website: http://www.caritasmanila.org.ph/segunda-mana
Email: segunda_mana@caritasmanila.org.ph


2.    A-Book-Saya
Founded by Mr. Armand Nocum, a former journalist, A-Book-Saya aims to keep children of Abu Sayyaf members from following their parents’ footsteps by “putting a book in their hands before they are forced to pick up a gun”.  The group gathers books and educational materials donated to their cause and send them to conflict-ridden areas in Mindanao, benefiting children who are otherwise humiliated and discriminated against in schools for the crimes of their parents.

Books, educational toys and school supplies may be brought to the A-Book-Saya drop-off point at Dean and Kings Legal Public Relations firm at Room 300 Kimvi Building, 1911 Ma. Orosa St. Ermita Manila (fronting the Court of Appeals) or you may call (02) 353-8482 / (02)339-3732 or 0906-4401219.
Website: http://sattisfaction.blogspot.com/
Email: zamboyo66@yahoo.com

 

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3.    Manikako by the House of Comfort Art Network

Manikako, or “my doll” in English, is a group that advocates empowerment through art.  Out of donated cloth, they make rag dolls and conduct free art workshops for Filipino children in need, thereby inspiring children to be creative, imaginative, and hopeful.  Watch an unwanted sock's journey into becoming a Manikako here.

Website: http://www.manikako.com/
Email: givehope@manikako.com


 

 

 

 

4.    Dynamic Teen Company (Balik Eskwela)

Founded by CNN Hero of the Year for 2010 Efren Penaflorida, Balik Eskwela is a yearly outreach program by the same group that popularized the Kariton Klasroom.  It aims to donate school supplies to underprivileged children who are enrolled in local public schools.  Drop off your donations at
188 J. Miranda St. Caridad, Cavite City 4100 Philippines

Tel. no. (6346)431-5263 / Mobile +63917-558-8586
Email: inquiry@dtc.org.ph
Websites: http://www.dynamicteencompany.org/ or http://www.dtc.org.ph/2008/06/balik-eskwela-back-to-school/  

 

 

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5.    Aklatang Pambata – Edukasyon para sa Kinabukasan Inc.

An initiative by community leader Teodoro Iradiel Jr., Aklatang Pambata is a children’s library put up for the benefit of children who live and scavenge in Barangay 129 Zone 11 in Manila, more popularly known as Tondo’s Smokey Mountain.  Through the efforts of private individuals and corporations, the children’s library was put up in September 2007 at the ground floor of the barangay multipurpose hall.  
c/o Edukasyon Para sa Kinabukasan, Inc.
29 Mendoza St., Barangay Paltok,
San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City
Email : troybdude@yahoo.com

 

6.    Sa Aklat Sisikat Foundation, Inc.

With the advocacy of igniting the love for reading among Filipino children, Sa Aklat Sisikat Foundation (SAS), which was founded in 2001, aims to build a nation of readers.  This non-profit professional organization works with public schools nationwide and implements programs to keep children in school.

”According to the Department of Education, students who have reached the fourth grade have made the shift from learning to read to reading to learn. At this level, they no longer have difficulty decoding words and sentences, and can now comprehend, interpret and appreciate the written word. We aim to develop lifelong readers by capturing every child's interest and imagination at this age, helping them discover the great rewards and the sheer pleasure of reading.”

Website: http://www.charity-charities.org/Philippines-charities/MakatiCity-1463979.html
Email: sas@readerstransform.com
3rd Floor Carson Building, Orense cor. Del Carmen Sts.,
Guadalupe Nuevo, 1212 Makati City

Tel. no.: (02)738-7227
Telefax: (02)882-8776
Mobile: 0917-8818740

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7.    BookBigayan by RockEd Philippines

Rock Ed was instituted in 2005 and is envisioned to be a ten-year project towards nation building.  With its founder Gang Badoy rocking her way to the hearts of the youth, Rock Ed quickly gained support among artists, students, and corporations who contribute or do volunteer work according to their capacity

For the BookBigayan project, volunteers are encouraged to help transport donated books to public schools or municipal/city libraries nationwide : “If you’re going on vacation and driving there, or taking the bus, why not bring along a couple of boxes?”

Find out how you can help!  

Email: meahsee@yahoo.com or mike@rockedphilippines.org
Website: www.rocked.ph
Mobile: +639228226324


8.    Bottle School in San Pablo, Laguna by My Shelter Foundation
Through the efforts of model and social entrepreneur Illac Diaz, the first bottle school in Asia was established in cooperation with MyShelter Foundation.  By using 1.5 liter plastic bottles as construction materials, the Bottle School project champions recycling while building a classroom for students who would otherwise hold classes under a tree or on stairs.  Donate your recyclables and spare school supplies.

E-mail: illacdiaz@gmail.com
Website: www.myshelterfoundation.org

 

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9.    Read Pilipinas
A California-based charitable organization, Read Pilipinas began as an idea among a group of Filipinos living overseas through an online forum.  They had a vision to help fellow Filipinos by promoting the love for reading among children.  In 2005, Move On Philippines, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Florida as a nonprofit charitable organization, and changed its name to READ (Reach, Educate, Assist, Develop) Philippines, Inc. in 2009.

Website: http://www.readpilipinas.org/donors.htm
Email: info@readpilipinas.org


10.    Pusong Pinoy

This group aims to go back to its Filipino roots and “make a difference, one book at a time.”  Since 2009, Pusong Pinoy has been effecting change through Facebook in helping marginalized kids learn and appreciate reading by donating used books to their cause. The site hopes to inspire others to give back to the country they love dearly.

Website: http://pusongpinoyorg.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html
P.O. Box 546
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Philippines
Mobile: 0917-9493727 (Susan) or 0915-3354460 (Jocel)