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Roots of Health

Org #9583
Vetted since 2015 Site Visit Verified
2009
year founded
$54,929
raised on GlobalGiving
10
years fundraising
5
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Our mission is to foster self reliant women, young people and families in Palawan, Philippines to lead healthy reproductive lives by providing education and clinical services. Roots of Health (Ugat ng Kalusugan) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of women and girls, and their communities, in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in the Philippines. Started in 2009 by a mother and daughter, Roots of Health is now in its 6th year of improving health and the general quality of life for women in the Philippines. In 2014, Roots of Health actively served 6 communities in Palawan, reaching 771 women and 2,835 students through its education and clinical service programs.

Projects (6)

Hope, Not HIV
Philippines / Reproductive Health
Hope, Not HIV
Stop the Sale of Badjao Girls
Philippines / Gender Equality
Stop the Sale of Badjao Girls
Books Not Babies!
Philippines / Gender Equality
Books Not Babies!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Philippines / Gender Equality
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Project Leaders
Marcus Swanepoel
Marcus Swanepoel
Amina Swanepoel
Amina Swanepoel
Team
Amina Swanepoel, Marcus Swanepoel, Aika Pagusara, Jan Servando, Danver Paalan, Omer Mejia
Organization Information
455 Main Street, Apartment 14E
New York, NY 10044
United States
8024254220
Organization Information
455 Main Street, Apartment 14E
New York, NY 10044
United States
8024254220

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Aug 12, 2026 | Hope, Not HIV
Meeting Young People Where They Are

By Amina Evangelista Swanepoel | Executive Director

Dear Friends of Roots of Health, Thank you for standing with young people in Palawan as they take charge of their health. In the Philippines, HIV is moving the wrong way, but in Palawan, your support... Read the full report ›

Feb 2, 2026 | Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Closing the Year with Purpose, Beginning with Hope

By Amina Evangelista Swanepoel | Executive Director

Dear Friends of Roots of Health, As we closed out 2025 and stepped into a new year, our work continued with energy, reflection, and renewed commitment—across communities, classrooms, and global... Read the full report ›

Oct 7, 2025 | Diplomas, Not Diapers!
16 Years Strong: Growing Our Impact for Women and Youth Across the Philippines

By Amina Swanepoel | Executive Director

Dear Friends of Roots of Health, We hope this message finds you well, full of hope, and inspired—because we have so many exciting updates to share with you! 1. Sison Partnership: Training in... Read the full report ›
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