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Sabang Hospitality Workers Support

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Manarra Seaview Resort is one of the accommodation properties on the island run by Australian Gavin Watt.  He has seen first hand what is happening to the islanders and organised 200kg of rice to be distributed.  A number of ex-pat Australians run properties on the island.  Covid-19 has hit many very hard. 

On this island in the Philippines, Oriental Mindoro, there is the township of Sabang. A beautiful tourist destination for many divers and tourists from around the world.  The island has been closed to the rest of the world, no one on or off the island.  This means no income for all the hospitality workers, islanders who have little businesses that the tourist frequent.  They have not received any Government support either.  There is no clear path ahead for them as no one knows when the island will re-open to tourists and that means no income for the foreseeable future. 

 With no tourists, the resorts have had to let all staff go and they have no where else to turn for jobs.   We are hoping to raise some money that can be distributed between all the islanders to help support them during this time.  Many have families, children who are not receiving 3 meals a day.  They are becoming desperate for food and we would like to ask you to give what you can to support them.  The money raised will be used to purchase dry food stores, medicines and food items to help them through this difficult time.  Over the years, the islanders have coped with the many hardships that challenge them, earthquakes, typhoons, but this present challenge is hitting them in a way  like no other.  Every donation, large or small will help.  For those of you who have stayed in Sabang, please remember this wonderful spot and support the islanders.  For those of you who have never been, maybe in the future, this is a place you could put on your to do list and see the end result of you supporting this cause.
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  • Sunanda Bradbury
    • $50 
    • 4 yrs
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Leanne Watt
Organizer
Helensvale QLD

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