The most memorable moment during my time in the Philippines last December was sharing stories with Therese, a little girl I have sponsored through Badjao Bridge for over three years. Therese is 16 years old now but she will always be “little” Therese to me. For...
I loved our times riding in the three wheelers ...
After our morning breakfast of arozcaldo (think porridge with chicken), our first day on Palawan Island was spent with the Badjao in their homes over the sea. With our three wheeler caravan carrying four passengers each, plus photography gear, our drivers skillfully navigated the deeply rutted...
All I want for Christmas is for these precious children to have a sponsor ...
With stories still to be told from our experiences on Bohol Island we boarded a plane for our next destination, Palawan Island. Badjao Bridge has recently expanded it’s ministry to the Badjao Tribe that calls Roxas, Palawan their home. While this was my third visit to...
It was exciting to watch the enthusiastic reaction to team member Aisea today as he connected with the Badjao though songs that tell stories. In our four days together you could see meaningful relationships being formed, our time was too brief with our Badjao friends...
Over a traditional Filipino meal of barbecued intestines, livers, chicken and pork, our team had a conversation with Salonga Tapsilani. Salonga, a 24 year old Badjoa, has been spearfishing since the age of 15 to provide for his family. Like many of the Badjao, Salonga heads...
It has been so exciting to work with these digital media professionals, Alex and Aisea are from the Bay area and Aurelia from the Philippines. In the few days that we have spent together, we have grown close and witnessed a great deal. Together we...
There was so much to celebrate today! Badjao Bridge Executive Director Dan Johanson had the pleasure of seeing a long time dream for the Badjao come to fruition. Three years ago Dan and I witnessed a a very close call here on the island as Typhoon Hagupit...
The purpose of this years trip to the Philippines with Badjao Bridge is to help tell the story of the Badjao tribe and the work that Badjao Bridge is doing to bring hope and opportunity for impoverished children living on the sea. It has been a...
