A University of the Philippines freshman student makes all the debates and drama surrounding the Reproductive Health Bill moot. It's really all about empathy for the Filipinas who are dying every day and urgency to make these avoidable deaths stop.
In May this year, the Asia 21 Fellows Class of 2011 visited Roots of Health – winners of the Asia Society 2011 PSA award - at their facility in the Philippines. From strategic planning and meeting rural community members to discussions on outreach… the trip was an inspiring one
"I’ll never forget meeting women who said they only wanted two or three children, but had gone through seven or eight pregnancies.”
Ami was recently interviewed by Celebrity Living regarding maternal health in Palawan, her family and the RH Bill. Here's what she had to say.
May 2012
Recently a lot of people have been asking us how we make our Vertical Gardens. So we've added the photos with some instructions for everyone to see, make, experiment and improve.
Feb 2012
We recently hosted photographer/film-maker, Peter Carney, who travelled to Puerto Princesa to document our work. The resulting interviews highlighted the need for family planning and "flat stomachs". If women want them.
Dec 2011
Barclays Capital renews its commitment to funding work that improves women’s and children’s health and rights in the Philippines.
Dec 2011
Nov 2011
This Holiday Season, celebrate your loved ones by making a gift in their name to support women’s and children’s health!
Roots of Health, a nonprofit organization working to improve the health of women and girls and their communities, has been named the 2011 recipient of the Asia 21 Young Leaders Public Service Award.