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Achieving Against the Odds
Asia America believes that regardless of a communitys religion or cultural makeup, that people – young or old – can achieve against the odds if they know that someone believes in them and they are provided the training and minimal support. In 2004, Asia America Initiative began the Community Service Scholarship program in Jolo, Sulu – the most feared area in Southeast Asia -- with the highest level of poverty and violence. We chose a core group of students coming from schools without books and chairs to attend college and become role models to their neighbors who are often recruited into violent gangs at the age of 11 or 12. They were required to maintain a B average and perform community service. In March 2009, the first batch of four-year scholars graduated with at least a B average.
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Cancer Treatment for the Poor
In May 2009 a working visit by Asia America Initiative was conducted in Manila to expand the first Cancer Treatment for the Poor Program in Asia. The life saving partnership involves Albert Santoli and Rohaniza Sumndad of AAI, General Ben Dolorfino Commandant of the Philippines Marine Corps, with medicines and expertise provided by Thomas Roane of the US-based National Cancer Coalition and Dr. Thomas Hogn of the HFK Krebsallianz of Germany. Scores of cancer patients who otherwise would not have access to medication are now being treated by oncologists in respected hospitals. Local leaders include the Philippine Cancer Society and the Philippine Cancer Institute Foundation. The Program brings together international organizations and pharmaceutical corporations with local medical centers to provide specialized treatment for cancer victims of all ages.
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Afghan Widows and Orphans
The war in Afghanistan is expanding to a growing number of provinces which has put at risk thousands of families forced to flee their homes. Outside of Kabul, Asia America Initiative is supporting the efforts of MRSDO, a local humanitarian organization led my Ms. Meena Marzai, with an emphasis on caring for widows and orphans who have no family or outside support. During the bitter winter months of 2008-2009, AAI/MRSDO provided emergency relief to 1,500 displaced persons sheltered in temporary refugee camps.
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