Living beside an active volcano is not for the faint of heart. It’s true that there are many advantages, if little known. Geothermal power. Mining opportunities. Abundantly rich soil that can yield quality crops. The tourist trade, attracted by the beauty of volcanoes, that brings income.
For people living near Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, these streams of income have helped them in their struggle to survive. The big shadow, the constant overbearing risk, is the volcano itself. Yet, three times now, the volcano has forced the population to flee and start over. So the people have set clear goals for the next generation. Their wish, above all else, is for their children to have a different future. Education, they believe, holds the key to breaking free from this cycle of uncertainty and danger.
We have partnered with a local non-profit to send several containers of much-needed aid to help achieve that goal. It brought not just essential supplies like meals, clothes, and solar lamps, but a chance for future generations to thrive through education. Our team did follow up visits to witness this work firsthand, traveling to the Philippines on two separate occasions to visit these villages. We believe that by supporting this work, we can help ignite a ripple effect that transcends generations.
