On March 2, a devastating fire tore through Sitio Naba, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City, destroying over 195 family homes and displacing approximately 500 people, including many from the Badjao community. Families have lost everything and are in urgent need of shelter, food, clothing, and essential supplies.
SERVE is launching an Emergency Relief Appeal to provide immediate assistance to those affected. We are partnering with the Presentation Sisters and the Nano Nagle team in Cebu, who are on the ground providing direct support to displaced families. With their deep-rooted connection to the Badjao community, they are ensuring that aid reaches those who need it most.
We have responded to emergency situations with the Nano Nagle team before, including COVID-19 relief, and we are committed to standing in solidarity once again during this crisis.
This is an urgent situation, and your support—whether through a donation or a fundraiser—will provide immediate relief to families who have lost their homes and belongings.
Together, we can bring hope and security to those in need. Thank you for standing in solidarity with the Badjao community.
How You Can Help
✅ Donate Today – Every euro makes a difference. Your donation will provide:
🔹 Temporary shelter for displaced families
🔹 Nutritious food to sustain those in crisis
🔹 Clothing and basic essentials for those who have lost everything
🔹 Educational materials to ensure children can continue learning despite this tragedy
Want to do more? You can organise a fundraiser to support this emergency appeal! Whether it’s a sponsored challenge, coffee morning, workplace collection, or an online fundraiser, your efforts will make a real impact.
Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Set up a fundraising page – Use our fundraising platform Give2You by Eventmaster to automatically setup a SERVE Emergency Appeal Fundraising Page right now. All funds raised will go directly to SERVE. Click here to Create Page.
2️⃣ Spread the word – Share your fundraiser with friends, family, and colleagues.
3️⃣ Get creative – Organise an event, challenge, or donation drive to raise vital funds.
📩 Need help setting up your fundraiser? Get in touch at paula@serve.ie
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