(SPOT.ph) Somewhere in Western Visayas is a small island where wild animals run free, branches of trees form canopies, and marine life don't worry (much) about being hunted. It's like paradise on earth, a last frontier if you will. This is Danjugan, a 43-hectare island in Barangay Bulata, Cauayan, Negros Occidental. With dense forests and pristine beaches, it’s an eco-tourism destination that protects and promote biodiversity while allowing local communities to connect to their environment. But like most islands in the Visayas, the island and its neighboring communities need help.
"We are safe. But Danjugan Island needs to recover from the typhoon Odette’s impact. And our staff, their families, and community on the mainland need all the help in rebuilding their destroyed homes. We are uniting again in the spirit of Bayanihan to help our community, so they can continue protecting the sanctuary which will sustain their lives and livelihoods," the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation said in an announcement.
The Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation (PRRCFI) has been looking out for Danjugan Island since 1994. The non-profit NGO is also behind a local movement for circular economy called Wala Usik.
Here's how to participate in this Negros relief operation for Danjugan Island:
- Donate cash through Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (BPI: 1393-1583-08)
- Reschedule, instead of refunding, your planned visit to Danjugan Island. They plan to reopen on December 26.
- In-kind donations, especially for rebuilding (contruction materials, tools, and equipment) or solar-powered charging devices and lamps, can be coursed through 0916-424-0488.
Find out more about Danjugan Island through this SPOT.ph video:
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