Psychological First Aid due to Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Yolanda relief operationsBidlisiw Foundation, Inc., in its unrelenting efforts to serve and help the most underprivileged children, families and communities, has launched a 3-day Psychological First Aid program aimed to lessen if not alleviate the fears and stress experienced by the children of Bohol and Northern Cebu following the 7.2 intensity earthquake and typhoon Yolanda that struck the said province last October 15 and Nov 8 respectively and its continuous aftershocks. A team of Psychologists and Child Facilitators will be deployed to Bohol, Leyte and Northern Cebu for the next three months to provide Psychological First Aid to children and families

An integral part of the said Psychological First Aid is the distribution of Stress Relief Packs for Kids (SRPK’s) to the beneficiary children. SRPK’s will consist of:
• a stress ball
• a set of crayons
• a small drawing book
• a set of coloring pens
• 3 pieces of chocolates
• 2 packs of biscuits
• a rectangular pillow
• jelly ace
• a toy

Currently, we have 3000 SRPK’s ready for distribution. However, the need for these is so much more. In order to widen our reach and increase the number of children who will benefit from it, we are knocking on the benevolent hearts of our friends, colleagues, acquaintances and even random strangers to help us increase the number of our SRPK’s. We hope to multiply the current count of SRPK’s so we will be able reach more children and paint a smile across their faces after our Psychological First Aid Program.

Those who are interested to share their blessings may contact the following persons: Lolits (09209065323), Pam (09228726389), or Rey (09423564425) or you may contact our Looc Office at 4202862 so you can bring your items personally to the office or we can schedule a pick-up.

We encourage those who wish to donate to pack their SRPK’s individually before they drop it off in the office or before we pick it up so our time will be focused on the Psychological First Aid instead of the packing.

Each pack is estimated to cost P150. For those who wish to give cash instead. We will provide you with official receipts and certificate of donation recognized by BIR if you wish to claim it for tax deductibility. You can deposit it to account name: Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. Metrobank Cebu AS Fortuna, Mandaue City 401 3401 901141 (Peso Account), 2401290219 (Dollar Account) (SWIFT CODE: MBTCPHMM)

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