This program provides life saving medicines for 20 children with cancer and 30 women, especially mothers and grandmothers with breast cancer whose families earn less than $5 per day. The program will include an art component to instill positive attitudes, love and care. In addition, the program also provides essential literacy and basic livelihood training to help the women to overcome dire poverty and whose unexpected survival can inspire their communities.
People in much of the under-developed world, such as the Philippines, are unable to afford medical care for life-threatening diseases or access to life-saving medicines. Quality medical care does not exist, and travel to specialized clinics is too expensive. In addition, severe poverty and malnutrition afflict more than 60% of the population. Healing from cancer involves more than medicine; it requires a more positive and joyful attitude which is difficult to develop in impoverished communities.
By providing medication free of charge to the patients in a systematic manner, we can give the patients involved in the program a chance to fully recover, find relief from pain and increase their lifespan. This is especially important for the mothers receiving treatment whose young children need their care and guidance. Through art programs conducted in hospital cancer wards, we are building a positive and tranquil relationship between each patient's emotions and physical healing process.
This program serves as an international model that enhances corporate social responsibility. By surviving, and experiencing Hope, mothers will inspire their children. Adult literacy and education will enable surviving women to provide better lives for their families. For children living in dire poverty without their mothers or grandmothers, the influence of violent crime and militant extremism is a constant temptation.This holistic program intends to empower entire communities.
In addition to saving lives, our program of hope and human kindness develops bonds of trust between people of vastly different cultures and backgrounds.
- Albert Santoli, President of Asia America Initiative
Total Funding Received to Date: $6,125
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $3,875
Total Funding Goal: $10,000
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