by Remco Pijper | Nov 15, 2013 | News
Currently, Jack and his team from Arise Ministries are serving in the city of Tanauan. It is a small city (almost like a suburb) 18 km, or about 9 miles, south of Tacloban. The situation there is just as devastating as the images of Tacloban that we have all seen on...
by Remco Pijper | Nov 12, 2013 | News
Last weekend the Philippines was hit by one of the strongest typhoons in history. We get more and more information from the Philippines and the media. The typhoon passed by just under the island where we work with Sparrow. The wind was strong on our island. There is...
by Ellie Pijper | Dec 7, 2012 | Medical Fund, News
Melissa and her sister Vanessa have been bitten by a dog, which was most likely infected by rabies. The dog died two days later. Melissa and Vanessa therefore needed anti rabies vaccinations. The rabies vaccination program consists of three injections, so together...
by Ellie Pijper | Nov 29, 2012 | Medical Fund, News
Rolando is a 30 year old man, just married and he has a 1 year old baby. This week he has had an accident. Rolando was riding his motorbike, when suddenly a tricycle pulled into the road. Rolando lost consciousness and did not wake up until he was in the hospital....
by Ellie Pijper | Nov 15, 2012 | News
Sparrow Foundation is very happy to announce that ‘Vleugje van Toen’ has decided to sponsor Sparrow’s work. Vleugje van Toen is a web shop for handmade bags with a wink at former times. Because of the use of old fabrics each bag has its own character. The bags are...