Newsletters
Preda Newsletter February 2011
February 27, 2011 ·
DEAR FRIENDS AND DEFENDERS OF HUMAN RIGHTS, Last year was another remarkable year for all of us who continuously support the work for social justice and children’s rights. Even at the end of the year, the work was endless in helping the impoverished children and families. Christmas parties and relief operations were organized and conducted […]
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October 2, 2010 ·
DEAR FRIENDS & DEFENDERS OF HUMAN RIGHTS, The US Navy left behind a proud heritage in the Philippines – their children. When the Navy base closed at Subic Bay, these children of mixed-race were left abandoned by their fathers, some without mothers, others adopted by poor families, and all impoverished materially, culturally and without family. […]
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May 31, 2010 ·
Preda has been working for 36 years, since its founding in 1974 to rescue youth and children from jail, abusers, death squads and the streets. We have exposed the torture and abuse of children in prisons in Metro Manila and elsewhere. With the help of you, our supporters, there are 112 child victims of abuse recovering at Preda and enjoying a happier life and well supported in best practice, run-separate communities.
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March 2, 2010 ·
DEAR FRIENDS, DEFENDERS OF CHILDREN, This is the first Newsletter of 2010 and Christmas was a wonderful time for the children at PREDA, thanks to all of you, the good honest caring people who support this important work saving children from abusers and jails. We at PREDA wish you all an inspiring healthy life in […]
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December 2, 2009 ·
This is a happy time for the many children being cared for by Preda. Twelve (12) more children were released from prison to the care of the “Preda New Dawn” boy’s home to start a new life of dignity and respect. Six new girls were rescued from their abusers in recent weeks. There are 110 […]
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October 2, 2009 ·
DEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF PREDA, I have to open this newsletter with the sad news of the kidnapping of Columban Father Michael Sinnott. Father Michael is a true dedicated self-sacrificing missionary. He is my former professor at the Columban Seminary in Navan, Ireland and co-missionary here in the Philippines. I appeal for all to […]
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June 2, 2009 ·
Dear Friends, Supporters and Defenders of Children, Greetings and welcome to our Preda Newsletter with the latest updates on the action and developments since March this year. There has been remarkable progress in the services for children, many more have been rescued from jail, brothels and abusers and many are recovering. They are finding a […]
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March 2, 2009 ·
Dear friends, This is our first newsletter of 2009 and many thanks to all who sent gifts for the children last Christmas. There were several Christmas parties not only for the children at PREDA but for the very poor urban communities. Every one received a gift beside hearty meals, games and activities. The PREDA children […]
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December 4, 2008 ·
Dear Friends & defenders of children, As I sat down to write this letter to you our Preda van arrived back from the sprawling city and brought five more young children from the horrid dirty overcrowded detention cells. They had been behind bars for days and weeks. They were still a bit shocked at their […]
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September 4, 2008 ·
Dear Friends and supporters, There are many important events and success stories in the past few months. The International Person of the year award is given to Preda from the Irish RTE Media and by Rehab Ireland. It will be presented in City West Hotel, Dublin on 13 September. It’s a fund raiser for Rehab […]
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