Project Smile

Holy Saturday reminds us that even in silence, God is at work.

In our own moments of waiting, confusion, or darkness, may we hold on to faith.

The silence is not the end of the story.

Hope is already stirring, and light is preparing to break through.

May Holy Friday renew our hearts and strengthen our hope for new beginnings.
Have a blessed and meaningful Good Friday.

Forests are disappearing fast.

In 2024 alone, 6.7 million hectares of tropical primary forest were lost.

That’s 18 football fields every minute.

Healthy forests sustain livelihoods, food systems and climate stability.

👉 Learn more: go.undp.org/3ns

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Eat Healthy. Eat Veggies.

On March 12, Thursday, the University of The Visayas Extension Office, a partner of Vriendschapsband Haarlemmermeer–Cebu (VHC), led a mangrove planting activity in Barangay Biasong, Talisay. The activity was conducted alongside a coastal clean-up drive to promote environmental protection and coastal resilience.

In support of the initiative, Project Smile distributed rice packs to families living along the Barangay Biasong River, who will help monitor and care for the newly planted mangroves.

Supporting the feeding program for pre-school children at the DICE Center in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City. We’re able to provide nutritious meals to 100 urban poor children.

Turnover of handwashing facility and distribution of personal hygiene kits. Thank you, VHC and Brgy Cogon Ramos for this wonderful partnership. 😃😃😃