Progressive Assistance Canada (PAC)

We were a Canadian-based Organization that ceased operating in the Philippines as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), seeking to alleviate the cycle of poverty in the most vulnerable and impoverished Filipino Barangays, or communities. Addressing the root causes of the cycle of poverty, our programs are based on collaborative holistic systems-based approaches crafted to maximize sustainable development and Barangay self-sufficiency.

“Tulong mo, Buhay ko”

“Your help gives me life”

bringing light into darkness

electrify my world/Bundles for Hope

On 28 May 2023, PAC, supported by its partners Jesus Our Great Shepherd Church (JOGSC) and SOLAR Hope (SH), distributed 35 Home Solar Light Systems (30 to Sitio Upper Pintor & 5 to BASECamp Elementary School) under PAC’s Electrify My World program, providing solar lighting solutions to these remote communities who used to fade away every night into darkness.

Additionally, a total of 123 Bundles for Hope (BH - food packages) were distributed (91 to Sitio Katwiran, 30 to Sitio Upper Pintor, and 2 to BASECamp Elementary School staff). Each BH provides approximately 1 week of food for a family of 4, so a significant assistance to these communities in need.

PAC thanks our donors for their kindness and generosity in supporting these remote communities, including Aeta tribes (Native Filipinos).

To our partners and volunteers - a job well done! Thank you for your support!

Thank you very much! Merci beaucoup! Maraming Salamat!

a new community

SITIO LOWER BANGKAL TRIBO

ELECTRIFY MY WORLD/Bundles for hope

On 29 May 2023, PAC, supported by its partners Jesus Our Great Shepherd Church (JOGSC) and SOLAR Hope (SH), distributed 42 Home Solar Light Systems under PAC’s Electrify My World (EMW) program to families of Sitio Lower Bangkal Tribo, which aims to provide electrification to impoverished communities in the Philippines that suffer from limited to no access to much-needed electricity supply.

Sitio Lower Bangkal Tribo is located in Barangay San Isidro, Montalban (aka Rodriguez), part of the mountainous region of Rizal, approximately 2 hours east of Manila, Philippines. This PAC project is aligned with our EMW’s objective of bringing the most affordable and appropriate electrification technology to impoverished Filipino communities.

Without our intervention, these families would still be relying on old car batteries, kerosene and candles to light their homes at night. Apart from being environmental and safety hazards, these options are expensive for daily use, hence, many homes would still be left in the dark during the night, which had become the norm for this community.

Additionally, a total of 42 Bundles for Hope (BH - food packages) were distributed, one for each household in the community. Each BH provides approximately 1 week of food for a family of 4, so a significant assistance to this community in need.

PAC could not have done it without the support of our amazing partners, donors and volunteers. Thank you so much for being part of this life-changing project by providing a free and sustainable source of electricity for each household, lighting their homes in a way that does not harm the environment, and for years to come.

amazing SUCCESS!

BARANGAYS 128 AND 145

BUNDLES for hope

On 03 June 2023, PAC, supported by its partners Cognizant Outreach, Derma Roller PH, Gawad Kalinga, Hands of God Charity Works, iVolunteer PH, Rotary Club of Metro Aurora, Rotary Club of QC APO and Rotary Club of Santo Domingo, plus assistance from Barangays 128 and 145 volunteers and staff, distributed a new record 880 Bundles for Hope (BH - food packages) to residents of Barangays 128 and 145, located in Tondo, Manila, Philippines.

This is a real example of a true partnership where many different stakeholders [Corporate, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and Local Government] come together to assist impoverished communities.

This huge accomplishment was made possible by the financial support from individual, corporate and not-for-profit, a joint contribution of approximately P440,000 (PHP) / $11,000 (CAD), with all the goods purchased from local suppliers, therefore, not only an impact on the lives of our resident beneficiaries, but also the local economy. Each BH provides approximately 1 week of food for a family of 4, so a significant assistance to these communities in need.

That said, the distribution of these 880 BHs took place with the assistance of about 75 volunteers over a period of 8 hours. PAC cannot thank enough those volunteers who share their time in support of our cause.

Thank you very much! Merci beaucoup! Maraming Salamat!