HAND-Philippines

Please join HAND-Philippines on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 5PM to 9PM EST for Art Among the Meadows: an evening of art, community, and conversation.

Browse and purchase original works by talented local Maine artists while supporting a meaningful cause. Half of the proceeds from every artwork sold will go directly to HAND-Philippines, helping us continue our programs and service to the communities we partner with.

Whether you're an art enthusiast, a supporter of local artists, or someone who wants to make a difference, we'd love to spend the evening with you.

See the event flyer for venue details and additional information. We hope to see you there!

If you are interested in learning more about HAND-Philippines please visit us at: www.hand-philippines.org

Our hearts are with the communities across Mindanao affected by the earthquake yesterday, June 8, 2026 (Philippine time).

Families have lost loved ones, thousands have been displaced from their homes, and communities are facing the difficult task of rebuilding and recovery in the days and weeks ahead.

At HAND-Philippines, we are in contact with our local partners and are closely monitoring the situation to better understand the needs of affected communities. Through our ongoing projects supporting Rural Health Units, delivering humanitarian aid, and helping rebuild after natural disasters, we remain committed to standing alongside communities when they need it most.

We will share updates as more information becomes available.

Please join us in keeping the people of Mindanao in your thoughts during this challenging time.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/earthquake-southern-philippines-tsunami-warnings/

Our April 2026 Medical Mission was a powerful reminder of what compassionate and collaborative healthcare can accomplish.

Over the course of the mission, our teams:
• Served 2,800 patients at our community clinic outreach
• Performed 53 major elective surgeries
• Restored sight through 216 cataract surgeries

That's 3,069 lives touched all together this year!

This year also marked the debut of the educational arm of the HAND-Philippines Medical Mission — an initiative focused on building sustainable community health knowledge and empowering local healthcare providers and community members.

Training sessions included:
• Psychological First Aid
• Self Breast Examination Education
• Bystander CPR
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• And many other essential health and emergency response topics

Beyond the numbers, this mission was about partnership, service, and investing in long-term health outcomes for the communities we serve. We are deeply grateful to every volunteer, healthcare professional, educator, organizer, donor, and local partner who made this mission possible.

Together, we are not only providing care — we are rebuilding lives, restoring hope, and strengthening communities for the future.

We are incredibly touched by the kind words from the Talibon Municipal Health Unit in the Province of Bohol, Philippines!

It was an absolute honor for HAND-Philippines to conduct the FREE Neonatal Resuscitation Education Program for their dedicated team.

💡 Moving Forward:

✅Our mission to empower healthcare workers continues.
✅We are actively working to expand this program.
✅More communities will soon have access to this life-saving training!

Thank you, Talibon, for your dedication to saving newborn lives! 👶❤️