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Kiwanis Blankets for Bohol

The Blankets for Bohol Project is a campaign to raise funds to provide blankets to 1,000 families (1 per family) in towns that were most affected by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the Province of Bohol, Philippines last October 2013.  This is initiated by Kiwanis Club of Intercity – Next Generation (Metro Manila, Philippines) in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Metro Tagbilaran (Bohol, Philippines) and Next Generation Kiwanis of Columbus (Nebraska, USA).

*** UPDATE: Part of the proceeds will be given to the Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda victims in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines.


Where is Bohol, Philippines?
Bohol is an island province in Central Visayas, which is mostly home to coastal communities and which is one of our premier tourist destinations in the country.  The earthquake that hit resulted in, over 200 casualties, almost 1,000 injured, and almost 90,000 people displaced.  The Philippine Government estimates the damages to be at least PhP 2.2 billion or over US$ 500 million.  As Bohol is the epicenter, most casualties and injuries are in the province.  In fact, 90% of the island’s population, or about 1.2 million people are affected. 

Why blankets? 
Through our local partner, Kiwanis Club of Metro Tagbilaran, which is based in Bohol, we have learned that a needs assessment of the Bohol earthquake aftermath shows that food is already in abundance, and that the victims are in dire need of blankets, mats, and tents.  Your donations will be used to buy the blankets and they will be transported to Bohol. Kiwanis Club of Metro Tagbilaran will take care of the packaging and distributing blankets to the affected towns.

How can we donate? 
With just $4.00, you can provide one blanket for one family. Just click on the “DONATE” button, choose how many blankets you want to give and fill out your personal details and card details (Don’t worry, Gumroad is very secure!).

What will we get in return?
 A personalized “thank you”, shout-outs on our Facebook page and updates on the project! (Plus a warm fuzzy feeling that you get when you help!) 

Can we help spread this campaign?
YES! You can help us lead a successful campaign by sharing this page and the campaign video with your friends on Twitter, Facebook or e-mail by clicking on the buttons above: Email, Tweet or Share. See our Campaign video!

What is Kiwanis Club of Intercity – Next Generation?
The Kiwanis Club of Intercity – Next Generation exists to serve the youth of Muntinlupa City as well as in the Luzon Area in the Philippines through fundraising and volunteer projects in line with the goals of Kiwanis International. As a diverse mix of graduating college students, young professionals, starting entrepreneurs and individuals who are trying to figure out their space in the world, we aim to improve the quality of life for the youth through service and fellowship.

Do you have any contact details?
You can send us a message thru:
Instagram: @KiwanisNextGen