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Roots of Health

Org #9583
Vetted since 2015 Site Visit Verified
2009
year founded
$50,466
raised on GlobalGiving
8
years fundraising
4
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 (5)

Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Philippines / Gender Equality
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Stop the Sale of Badjao Girls
Philippines / Gender Equality
Stop the Sale of Badjao Girls
Books Not Babies!
Philippines / Gender Equality
Books Not Babies!
Project Leaders
Marcus Swanepoel
Marcus Swanepoel
Amina Swanepoel
Amina Swanepoel
Team
Amina Swanepoel, Marcus Swanepoel, Shery Villagracia, Paola Chiu, Jan Servando, Danver Paalan, Omer Mejia
Organization Information
851 Stage Rd
N Ferrisburgh, VT 05473
United States
8024254220
Organization Information
851 Stage Rd
N Ferrisburgh, VT 05473
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:

Mar 19, 2024 | Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Cultivating Strong Roots Together!

By Amina Evangelista Swanepoel | Project Leader

Dear Friend,  We’re Growing our Roots Together!  2023 was a year of growth for Roots of Health as we moved towards expanding our roots and going further in addressing systemic... Read the full report ›

Nov 28, 2023 | Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Committed to the Unseen

By Amina Evangelista Swanepoel | Project Leader

Dear Supporters,   Over the past few months we’ve been busy. Usually this level of hectic is reserved for the last month of the year only, but 2023 has zero chill. Apart from our regular... Read the full report ›

Aug 7, 2023 | Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Partners in Health

By Amina Evangelista Swanepoel | Project Leader

Dear Supporters,   We’re delighted to share with you how we’ve been busy the past few months. Here’s how your support helped touch the lives of women and young people in... Read the full report ›
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