Tag: Philippines
Upgrading Slums in the Philippines
Earlier in the year, we took part in a slum upgrade project in the Philippines (Quezon City, Greater Manila). Whilst in the area, we took the opportunity to chat with Jap Semana, who coordinates volunteering projects in the Philippines, about the work done in the country. It was also an opportunity to better understand how and why slums have… Read more »
Read moreArchitects Volunteer to Improve Urban Housing in Manila
In May 2016 a team of ten volunteers from architecture firm WATG travelled across the world to get their hands dirty building homes with Habitat for Humanity Philippines to improve the dire state of urban housing in the country. The team travelled to the outskirts of Manila. They spent a week in the sweltering heat… Read more »
Read moreVolunteer in the Philippines: Rebuilding Slums in Manila
Earlier this year we sent a team of employees from architecture agency WATG to volunteer in the Philippines. The team was blessed with the caring presence of Rob Holmes as team leader, who has led many builds in many different countries. Our operation in the Philippines is building nearly 5,000 homes every year and the work… Read more »
Read moreTyphoon Haiyan Response: Rebuilding in the Philippines
Natural disasters are no stranger to the Philippines. But super-typhoon Haiyan, which struck on Nov. 8, 2013, was different. Known locally as typhoon Yolanda, it was a monster, packing sustained winds of 195 mph and storm surges of nearly 20 feet. Death toll & damage from the typhoon More than 6,000 people died, and an estimated 1… Read more »
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