Event: Philippine typhoon fundraiser
Published by Patrick January 5th, 2007 in International Solidarity, Lower Mainland, Youth Tags: International Solidarity, philippines, Youth.
Pinoy Poetiks: a night of poetry and cultural performances by Filipino youth and the community to fundraise for the victims of typhoon “Reming” in the Philippines
- When: Saturday Jan. 6th, 2007 at 7pm
- Where: Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway (near Kingsway - across Kingsgate Mall)
- Suggested minimum donation: $5
Just as we entered the holiday season, another tragedy has befallen the Filipino people –mudflows from the slopes of the Mayon volcano, triggered by heavy rains from typhoon “Reming” (international codename: Durian) buried at least eight villages in Albay province in the Bicol region. As of December 1, the mudflows have killed at least 338 people, more bodies are still being recovered. Local officials have warned that the death toll could hit a thousand.
Please come and support and help us continue to build our direct people-to-people support in the face of increasing hardships and adversity facing the Filipino people.
Organized by Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino-Canadian Youth Alliance-Vancouver