Venue will be at: Copenhagen Conference Center
http://www.copenhagencc.com/
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Annual General Assembly: 28 January
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– 22 January 2012
Western Union responds to devastating floods and mudslides in the Philippines
In response to the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Washi in the Southern Philippines, we have launched a comprehensive effort to speed relief to survivors. More than 1,000 people have died, many are missing and thousands have been affected, including several of our Agents and their employees – some of whom have lost family members.
Employee Giving:Colleagues wishing to give can click “Donate Now” at the top of the Foundation website (http://foundation.westernunion.com/) and select “Philippines 2011 Washi Flooding Disaster.” The Foundation will match donations (designated to the Philippines Red Cross) two-to-one for U.S. employees and three-to-one for employees outside the U.S., up to $100,000 per employee.
Grantmaking:The Foundation committed $30,000 to help the Philippines Red Cross provide basic necessities such as safe drinking water, food and blankets. We also activated the Agent Gift Match Program with three Agents in the Philippines: Petnet Incorporated, Universal Storefront Services Corporation and eBusiness Services, Inc. who donated $23,000, $2,000 and $10,000, respectively, for a total of $35,000. When matched one-to-one by Western Union, and combined with the Foundation’s direct grant, the total contribution to the Philippines Red Cross is $100,000.
Consumer Giving: We’ve activated a zero-fee payment contribution service directed to the Philippines Red Cross. Contributions up to $5,000 can be accepted globally, from now through January 30, 2012, at participating Agent locations equipped with our Quick Pay, Quick Collect, or Payments service (Blue Form). The “Pay To” should be identified as WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION, Code City identified as WUFOUNDATIONCO and Account # identified as PHILIPPINES. The Foundation doesn’t charge any overhead/administration fees, so all contributions go directly to the Philippines Red Cross.Please help spread the word!
“We are deeply saddened by the magnitude of human suffering caused by this natural disaster,” said Patricia Riingen, SVP, Pacific and Indochina. “We are moving quickly to determine how we can best assist our Agents, their local communities and their employees, some of whom have been directly impacted by this record storm. We’re also looking to leverage the unique combination of our Agent network, consumer relationships, compassionate employees and the resources of the Foundation to provide broad-based aid during these most trying circumstances.”
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Posted in News and updates.
– 12 January 2012
PASKONG PINOY SA LOLLAND
Babaylan Reach Out Initiatives during Christmas Season
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Posted in News and updates.
– 23 November 2011
Invitation to FILCOM-DENMARK Paskøbenhavn 2011
FILCOM-DK Paskøbenhavn 2011
Filipino Christmas Food Court, Sari-sari, Christmas Carol Contest & Disco,
Live Band from SAYA,Guestst Singer. Raffle Draws.
Disco Entrance Tickets 50 kr. with one free drink! Sali na kayo!
NOTE: This is a fundaraising nt to help in the renovation of Saint Anne Church,
Store Sal. Support the cause.
Come and join PASKØBENHAVN 2011. See you all there!
How to get there: Bus 5A, 35,36, og 350S and get down in Korsvejen Skole Busstop and
only 3 minutes walk to the venue.
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Posted in News and updates.
– 19 November 2011
ABAKADA – Summer/Autumn 2011 Issue
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON:
Welcome to ABAKADA Magazine Summer Issue 2011.
I am extremely proud to once again welcome you to another issue of our ABAKADA Magazine on its summer issue.
This year, Babaylan is fortunate to be able to publish its magazine, ABAKADA, quarterly. Thanks to our main sponsor Western Union MT for its continuous support for many years.
Summer is gone and here comes fall. Summer this year kept us mostly indoors because of constant rain and rare and unpredictable sunny days. The good thing about this was that we in Babaylan were fortunate that, for most of our events, the weather was cooperative. Our events for this quarter highlighted different topics and themes which Babaylan-Denmark focuses on. In seminars, orientations, dialogues, fora and conferences that Babaylan-Denmark has initiated, collaborated on and delegated, it is always our kababayan, especially our womenfolk, whom we try to update and empower. Our networks, nationally and internationally, are growing with speed and diversity. The word “Babaylan” has become recognizable. Babaylan has made its mark.
Our mini conference in Chur, Switzerland, with Babaylan Europe last April revived the zest of Babaylan women for the planning and preparation of the coming 20th anniversary of Babaylan-Europe in September 2012. The orientations and seminars of Babaylan-Denmark focused on Filipino Au Pairs have been few this year and have lost their momentum since Babaylan-Denmark originally started the idea in 2008; other organizations have mushroomed and offered social services and crucial aid that, previously, only Babaylan-Denmark offered.
The adrenalin from the summer sports events for two consecutive years has given us the confirmation that actions speaks louder than words. Funeral rites for two deceased Au Pairs and the repatriation of their remains in a span of five months have left Babaylan-Denmark the impression that there are more issues to be addressed, which only a gender-based organization can deliver to specific target groups.
Last June, I participated in the conference and 10th anniversary of the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM), which Babaylan-Denmark has been a member of for 10 years. Such participation in the event widened our network not only within Europe but also in the rest of the world, as we were able to discuss, build strategies, recognize, support and join forces with other concerned organizations to protect and promote respect for the human rights of undocumented migrants in Europe.
Babaylan-Denmark’s initiative in organizing highlighted annual events for the Filipino community in Denmark this year, like a Santa Cruzan in May, a Philippine Independence Day event in June, a summer sports tournament in August, and the Copenhagen International Days in September showed how a team of dedicated and spirited ladies manage to juggle their tight schedules to offer and deliver successful results.
Our newly founded Babaylan-Denmark/Odense shows a promising sign that Babaylan’s mission and vision can be re-echoed to empower more Filipinas who are out of our reach. The belief and dedication of the founders and members of Babaylan-Denmark/Odense to the cause of Babaylan is our pride.
We in Babaylan-Denmark always try to make a difference. Organizing to make a change is our expertise. Our 3Rs – Research, Resource Persons and Reaching Out – are gaining momentum. We owe our success to all of you Filipinas who believe in and support our cause, and who keep Babaylan-Denmark firm on its ground.
Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Welcome to Babaylan-Denmark!
Download ABAKADA pages:
- ABAKADA Summer/Autumn 2011 Issue – pages 1 -3
- ABAKADA Summer/Autumn 2011 Issue – pages 4 – 9
- ABAKADA Summer/Autumn 2011 Issue – pages 10 – 13
- ABAKADA Summer/Autumn 2011 Issue – pages 14 – 16
- ABAKADA Summer/Autumn 2011 Issue – page 17_SST
- ABAKADA Summer/Autumn 2011 Issue – page 18 – Midpage1
- ABAKADA Summer/Autumn 2011 Issue – page 19 – Midpage2
- ABAKADA Summer/Autumn 2011 Issue – pages 19 – pages 27 – 33
- ABAKADA Summer/Autumn 2011 Issue – pages 19 – pages 34_35
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Posted in Babaylan DK, News and updates, Publications, Women's issues.
– 18 November 2011
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