PSND, Inc never backs down from helping out fellow Filipinos in whatever way possible. For the past two years, they have been actively supporting socio-civic activities spearheaded by BolunTurismo PH and Sulat Kamay.
From 2018 to 2019, the organization provided school bags for the project entitled Surat Mangyan Project. This annual activity aims to provide educational materials and school supplies to children from various Mangyan tribes in Occidental Mindoro.
When typhoon Josie hit the country on July 22, 2018, various provinces were heavily affected, including Occidental Mindoro. The Mangyans in the area were especially devastated as not only were their houses and crops destroyed, they were also unable to find food because of the raging river that they had to cross. Seeing the need to extend help, PSND sent a monetary donation to help fund the purchase of food supplies.
Just early this year when Taal Volcano erupted, PSND provided monetary assistance of Php20,000, which was used to purchase and donate rice, canned goods, noodles, and toiletries to families in evacuation centers in various cities in Batangas and nearby provinces. It also called on its members to rally together and provide assistance to those affected.
This year proved to be one of the toughest years of our lives, what with the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on our lives. And yet PSND did not back down. They provided technical support for the informational material for children (and adults) entitled “Ang Bagong Kalaban” (The New Enemy) spearheaded by Sulat Kamay and supported by BolunTurismo PH and Canva Philippines.
Seeing the need to arm our frontliners with the necessary tools to keep them safe, the organization’s Board of Directors also provided financial support to the Face Shield Project of 3D Printing for A Cause PH – Laguna Patriots Team (as supported by BolunTurismo PH). This project successfully distributed 5,000 face shields to frontliners in Laguna.
Through the years, the Philippine Society of Nutritionist-Dietitian, Inc. remained true to its commitment to professionalism, fellowship, and service. As long as organizations such as this continue in this noble pursuit, we will, without a doubt, evolve to be a better nation.
Jaymee Cruz-Eusebio
Writer, Sulat Kamay