Your share could raise $30
Before you go, did you know that simply by sharing this campaign, you could help it raise $30? It's an effective way to support the cause.
No thanks- Pin it
- SubscribeUnsubscribe
- Embed
Jessica Wan hasn't added a story.
This is a pay-it-forward fund. The first recipient will repay money received and another local candidate will be chosen.
Malapascua is a small island in the Philippines. It is famous for its Thresher Shark dives. As such, the tourism industry is the primary economic driver there. However, locals have a very small stake in it as most successful businesses are owned by foreigners. The best/highest paying job on the island is divemaster or instructor. Local residents typically earn 6000-9000 pesos per month (120-180 USD). Expensive scuba training is out of reach for local residents unless sponsored. Many residents on Malapascua dream of becoming a divemaster as it will triple (usually more than that) their income. Compounding this problem is that most homes, as you know, were destroyed by Typhoon Yolanda further removing the dream of becoming a DM/instructor as families were forced into further poverty/debt to rebuild their modest homes.
Recipients will recieve a 3 month living allowance during training. The first has already been provided in person. This account will pay fees directly to PADI and institutions for gear, books, etc.
A bank account is being setup on the mainland so recipients can deposit into it to repay the loan (they will not have withdrawal capabilities).
The first recipient has already been selected. Many of you donating already have met him. However, rather than extoll the virtues of the initial recipient we would emphasize that the big idea is the pay-it-forward concept.
Thanks for helping!
Highlights
See all activity11Activity
Delete media item?
Delete this item from the media gallery? It will also be deleted from any related story update.
Set as ?
The campaign video will appear in social media and email.
The campaign cover picture will appear in social media and email.
The will appear at the top of your campaign page and in social media and email.
Reset ?
It will be removed from the top of your campaign and won't be used as default in social media and email. The will remain in the media gallery.
Embed
Share a link
Delete update
Delete this story update?
Any pictures or videos will remain in the campaign's media gallery.
Report campaign
Report submitted
Thank you. We take reports like yours very seriously. Our goal is to keep the community safe.
Please know that we may contact you for more information, but that we won't notify you personally of our decision. If the campaign remains available within a few days, it's likely that we determined it not to be in violation of our policies.
Thank you. We've already received your previous report. If the campaign remains available within a few days, it's likely that we determined it not to be in violation of our policies.
Tell us about the problem. Please fill in both fields below.
Record a video
Upload a video
Nothing grabs attention for your cause like a personal video. Take a minute or two to record one now. Record a short video message of support. Or upload one from your device. You can preview or redo your video before you post it.
Nothing grabs attention for your cause like a personal video. Upload a short video message of support. Upload a short video message of support. Or record one right now.
- Most effective video length: about a minute.
- Maximum length: 5 min.
- You can preview or redo your video before you post it.
Heads up! The existing video will be replaced.
Email your friends
Join our team
Tell people why our cause matters to you. Your personal message will encourage others to help. Easy, effective, optional.
Say it in video
Short personal videos by supporters like you are incredibly powerful. Record one right now and you'll help us raise more money. Easy, optional, effective.
Add a personal goal
Set a personal fundraising goal. You'll encourage more contributions if you do. And rest easy. There's no obligation to achieve your goal or bad consequences if you don't. Easy, optional, effective.
We have a video!
Video thumbnail
We'd love to show you our campaign video. Want to take a look?
, you're already on the team.